French · Montreal · Restaurants

Montreal Review: Maman and Restaurant L’Orignal

Our plan for Friday was brunch, shopping, and relaxing at the pool. For this post, let's listen to "Who Even Cares" by Little Simz. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXc6X0OzXaY On the way over to Maman, we walked by the hostel I stayed at the last time I was in Montreal. I remember hanging out with Mike when Baron called… Continue reading Montreal Review: Maman and Restaurant L’Orignal

French · Montreal · Restaurants

Brunch and drinks in Montreal: Olive et Gourmando and Bar George

When we woke up the next morning, we were ready to hit a Montreal hotspot for brunch. Emerald and I wanted to try Olive et Gourmando, a restaurant Phil reviewed on his show, Somebody Feed Phil. The menu isn't Envy's style, but she was a good sport and came along. As I'm always one to… Continue reading Brunch and drinks in Montreal: Olive et Gourmando and Bar George

French · Restaurants · Seafood · Special Occasion

Montreal review: Vin Mon Lapin

Last week, I visited Montreal with my friends Emerald and Envy. The last time I was in Montreal was thirteen years ago when I was a broke student. I was excited that this time around, I could explore the local cuisine. For this post, let's listen to "Thinking Out Loud " by Ed Sheeran. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp-EO5I60KA… Continue reading Montreal review: Vin Mon Lapin

Restaurants · Wine tasting

Keys to the Natural Cellar at Vine Arts Calgary: Juice Imports Wine Tasting

I attended Juice Import's Keys to the Natural Cellar ($35) event on Sunday at Vine Arts on 17th Ave SW. I was looking forward to this particular event because Erik featured natural wines that showcase an ability to age gracefully, which I need to learn to do. For this post, let's listen to "Shiny Happy… Continue reading Keys to the Natural Cellar at Vine Arts Calgary: Juice Imports Wine Tasting