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WHERE TO SHOP
Chocolats Geneviève Grandbois
We are completely in love with this little unassuming choco shop just south of the Mile End on storied St. Viateur Street. The creations here stick to the classics but it’s pure perfection in truffle form. We could have eaten an entire box in an afternoon – we admit it.
Marché Jean-Talon
We LOVE, LOVE this chic and very Montreal outdoor/indoor market. THE must visit for all things fresh, tasty and Quebecois! More shopping (and tasting) then you could ever do in one day. Go early to check out what the stylish and beautiful Montrealers are buying that morning.
Jamais Assez
This cute design store seeks to tempt you with things to furnish your home. As the name says there’s “never enough” objects whether it’s accessories or furniture. Everything is designed and made in Canada. We dare you to walk out without picking up something cool and “designy”.
General 54
Don’t let the nerds of nearby video gaming giant Ubisoft scare you off from shopping on St. Viateur. Geek is chic! You can find vintage clothes, jewellery and accessories from 30+ different designers represented for your shopping pleasure at this boutique. They also carry a line of clothes designed by co-owner, Jen Glasgow.
WHERE TO PARTY
Bond
Yes, you may meet Pussy Galore and Dr. No, but here they are menu items (sorry) at this 007-themed (but not overdone) stylish boite in Mile End. Bond is known not only for their whimsically named drinks and 60’s inspired decor but also for their food. Must-haves include the Saganaki flambé à l’ouzo and vanilla bean Crème brulée.
Laika
10 years and going hard and strong, Laika is a killer wine bar, café and lounge located right in the centre of the Main action.
Club Opera
The newest kid on the block is bringing some upscale elegance to Montreal’s legendary nightlife scene.
Tokyo
Still popular after all these years, old guard and still a Main fave, Tokyo Bar proves you don’t have to be new to be a hot nightclub. As always you need to be there the right night, and when you are…well it’s great fun!
Bily Kun
Another plateau regular, we realized that sometimes cool and comfortable is a sexy thing. This unpretentious, Czech-influenced bar and live music space reels us in every time.
Chocolat Geneviève Grandbois
Boutique Unicorn
Black and white monochromatic style takes centre stage at Boutique Unicorn. This is reflected from the clothes, to the Baroque-inspired furniture to the vintage bicycle painted entirely white. Black is eternally classic so you’ll have no problem finding that sexy dress or just an elegant black and white striped scarf for those nippy October days.
Marché Jean-Talon
Jamais Assez
Boutique Unicorn
Bond Lounge Grill
Marché Jean-Talon
General 54
Boutique Unicorn
EVENTS
MOIS DE LA PHOTO
Sept 10th to Oct 11th, 2009
This international biennale of art showcases the work of acclaimed photographers in different venues all across the city. This year’s theme is “The Spaces of the Image”, and the focus is on the multiple ways we show photography, as well as the importance of the place where it is exhibited. You can also catch the 2009 edition of World Press Photo, an annual exhibition showing the work of photojournalists from the four corners of the world.
MONTREAL FASHION WEEK, 17th edition
Oct 13th to 15th, 2009
The Montréal Fashion Week (MFW), the semi-annual fashion benchmark in Canada produced and presented by Sensation Mode, is proving to be a rendez-vous of choice for national and international buyers. By generating the attention of leading networks, alternative environments and parallel circuits with id leading design framework, MFW has carved out a unique reputation for itself, appealing to prestigious buyers from all over the world. From October 13 to 15, discover the 17th edition of Montréal Fashion Week (MFW), with more than 20 great local, national and international designers introducing their spring-summer collections for 2010.
Saganaki Flambé à L’ouzo
