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As I sat down for lunch today, I looked at this simple plate of food I prepared: fresh vegetables, chicken and a toast of ricotta with honey…

I felt the need to write on this quiet Sunday morning in Marrakech. I have been staying in Morocco for three weeks already with one more…

Two weekends ago, I had the chance of going on yet another day trip with the help of Navette Nature. This time, I purchased a ticket for the…

I have been meaning to visit Îles-de-Boucherville National Park for so damn long. It’s the closest Sépaq park to the city, as it only…

Climate change is real and it is the biggest crisis our generation will be faced with. This is such a simple statement yet it is still being…

It’s probably on every Canadian’s bucket list to make it to some part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks one day. When I found a roundtrip…

Oh hello! It’s been a while… I turned 34 on Saturday and had the chance to celebrate my birthday with a few close friends at a nice summer…

I love that my first event pre-Spring was all about kombucha. I discovered this gut healing drink while I was on a raw diet back in 200…

Last year, I was 8 days away from jumping on a plane that would take me away to Bali. It’s become a tradition (& amazing perk) in my life to…

What a year 2018 has been.. It feels like the past twelve months have been challenging everything that I know and have established in my…

I got out of town a few weeks ago to head to Ste-Thérèse for a restaurant launch. While it was my first time in this North shore town, the…

I’ve been running my own web development & consulting company for more than five years already. When I’m not slow traveling around the world…

It’s time for my forth digital nomad guide! If you missed the previous one, click here to read about Vancouver. bali, indonesia Period…

This past year has been dedicated to completing a bunch of different tests on my hearing, sight and overall health. Since I aim to use every…

A few weekends ago, I got to jump on a bus with a friend and get driven out to the country. I loved the idea so much that I didn’t bother to…

I was in NYC just a few weeks ago with a friend. We decided to visit for a long weekend and the fall weather just made it even sweeter. We…

Lately, the cold weather has been making me dream of next year’ summer season! I can enjoy the romance of autumn but winter just brings me…

I got invited to the launch of miel de Bonneau’s month just a few weeks back. This beautiful collaboration between Accueil Bonneau and…

Article cover from itsyuma.com Montreal’s got plenty of meal delivery services, I know. But this one’s a game changer in my opinion and I’ll…

It’s time for my birthday post! You guys liked my random list so much last year that I’ll try to bring it back for my 35th. 🙃 This year, I…

Siam opened last month in downtown hotel Le Crystal. It’s actually their second location as most people know them from Dix30 — too far for…

Once you become a food blogger, things can change in your relationships with friends & family. Every other writer knows what I’m talking…

I attended the 2018 edition of SIAL Canada two weeks ago and it was such a great experience! I have been hearing about it for years from a…

It’s been so long since I wrote an article about a restaurant in Montreal! You’ve probably noticed this shift on the blog if you’ve been…

Hi loves! I just got back from what may be the best trip of my life. I spent a total of six weeks in South East Asia, a first for me. After…

After spending a few days in Seattle and a week in Portland this past August, I took a flight down to San Diego to wrap up my 2017 summer on…

Hi loves! I’ve been travelling South East Asia for the past five weeks which is my way to explain why I’ve been so quiet on the blog ;) I…

I had the opportunity to test the brand new home delivery service by L’Aubergiste and it ended up being perfect for a bachelorette weekend…

About 6 years ago, I wrote an article about my search in maximizing productivity. It’s funny to read this back now as so many things have…

A yearly favourite of yours truly, Happening Gourmand starts tomorrow January 11th up until February 4th. I love this event because it gives…

I’m pretty sure we all go through the same plan of eating healthier whenever January shows up. To do so, it’s no secret that planning most…

December 30th. You know what’s coming up if you’ve been around here for a while. I review my year and most importantly, look ahead to the…

I [re]visited Portland this summer after staying in Vancouver for a month. My second time around was so much better. I loved staying…

I like to think that I’m pretty good at picking gifts for my loved ones, even the ones that seem to have it all like my sister ;) With all…

Attention all you people obsessed with Holiday related stuff. There’s a full-on Christmas bar pop-up happening on the rooftop of Hôtel…

I was telling you recently that I moved into a temporary apartment until my future condo is ready. I’m really trying to keep it as basic as…

Does souk @ sat really need an introduction anymore? This annual holiday market is already celebrating its 14th edition! [Thanks for making…

I went all the way to Centre Rockland to try the newMandy’s last week. Technically, it’s not a new location but simply their food truck that…

If there’s one company in Quebec that I support when it comes to any type of celebration, it’s Première Moisson. I remember how simple it…

The Italian Chamber of Commerce invited me to ITHQ to discover two Italian regions and its amazing wines & products last week. Over two days…

I had the opportunity to try Cook It last month which happened right when I was moving into my new [temporary] place. It really was the…

I visited one of my favourites hotel in Montreal earlier this month, InterContinental Montreal, to learn about [and sample!] the new line of…

Spa William Gray opened back in September at the beautiful boutique Hotel William Gray. I haven’t had the chance to try it yet but I got a…

It’s November guys, what the hell?! I’ll always remember my 436 (if you know what I’m referring to, you’re a true local!) math teacher’s tip…

I discovered TasteBuds Boutique just a few weeks ago at their launch party. This online marketplace aims to give visibility to local…

We all know how overwhelming the Fall season can be. Lots of projects to wrap up for the year, friends & family to see in case they skip…

Ah, New York City. I used to have a love/hate relationship with this city because I found it so polluted and saturated yet so interesting…

I’m so stoked to tell you about Les Vents D’Ange and the Centre d’interprétation de la courge today! I’ve known about the latter for about…

I’m happy to publish my third digital nomad guide today after spending one month in Vancouver, BC! If you missed my previous one, click here…

If you’ve been a long time follower of this blog, first off you’re the best! And second, you might have noticed that while I still accept…

Hello, everyone! I write to you from a beautiful boutique hotel in Portland, Oregon. I left Vancouver on August 8th which feels like two…

Well, that’s definitely new to me! I’ve traveled to Sonoma, Napa Valley and even Prince Edward County for wine but I never thought about…

There’s something special about Montreal when it gets perfect summer weather. You know the evening will end up being dreamy and it’s time to…

Sports de Combats is a recreational sports center located minutes away from Ubisoft in Mile-End. They invited me a few weeks ago to try any…

I’m leaving for Vancouver in less than 24 hours!!! I like to call this upcoming trip my month of self healing because I’ve had such a rough…

It’s time to share my 6 finds of May! Enjoy ;) Dispatch Coffee This [not so] new Dispatch location brings a breath of fresh air to the Main…

After a few failed attempts, I finally made it to Space For Life/ Espace pour la vie to check out what they had in store for summer 201…

It’s no secret amongst my friends that I have been meaning to attendexperienceC2 Montréal for many years now. For the first time, everything…

Instead of looking back on what I accomplished this year, I decided to share 32 random things on my mind these days. 1) I’m obsessed with…

I’ve been dieting for a few months now. Please, don’t be scared or discouraged for me! It’s all done while eating generous meals and working…

After sharing my winter finds with you last month, I am back with five new places I tried in April <3 La Habanera I noticed La Habanera…

Cacao 70 is truly one of the cool concepts created right here in Montreal that’s all about chocolate cravings - from the good old hot…

*Photo credit from Steemit I don’t know about you but when it gets sunny like today in Montreal, all I think about is chilling on a blanket…

The weather’s been so bad since I got back from Tulum that I’ve been working hard on getting through my food to-do list in town. Here are…

I traveled to Tulum back in January for four weeks. It wasn’t my first time going to Mexico, which I love and find quite similar to Morocco…

I’m happy to publish my second digital nomad guide today after spending one month in Tulum, Mexico! If you missed my previous one, click…

Montrealers, do not forget that Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert is happening next weekend on March 24th-26th. I make it a mission to go…

This year marks my first visit at the Montreal National Home Show (Salon de l’habitation)! This huge expo is running until tomorrow at Place…

I have a problem. Whenever I get very comfortable in one aspect of my life, I start finding it negative and try to put an end to it. It’s…

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I love Happening Gourmand. Not as a blogger but as a Montrealer. This yearly event is the reason why I first set foot in Old Montreal for…

December 31st finally has come! I love taking the time to review my year to actually take in what I accomplished (and didn’t!) in one year…

It’s that time of the year when we’re all freaking out on what to get for our loved ones without going broke but also actually finding the…

Montreal State was happy to attend the 2016 Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal this past November. Here’s what our newest writer, Rayelle…

I was invited to a press event about two weeks ago at Balnea. Located about 1h15 away from Montreal, the location is perfect to get rid of…

2016 has been quite an interesting year for me. From January 1st up to today, I have been doing a whole lot of tests on my body with…

YogaTribes invited me to the last stop of their Tout le monde yoga (Everyone yoga) tour at Bassin Peel last Thursday. For this last session…

If you’re not into stories, skip to the list now! First of, if you’ve been following the blog, you’ll know that I hardly drink these days…

It might be hard to believe with the amazing summer weather we still have daily but fall is about to start in 3 days. I just love this crisp…

This past weekend was 2016’s edition of Ouestfest, a shopping festival for Laurier West. Every year, it’s a great opportunity to discover…

1) It’s only a 45min drive from the Plateau Talk about the perfect day road trip! 2) There’s a trendy coffee shop, perfect to grab lunch & a…

Guys, I finally made it to Louisiana! I’ve been meaning to visit New Orleans for years now and I finally did at the end of June with friends…

I’ve been to my share of wine tasting events but never olive oil! Valeria Pili from Zucchi was the perfect person to introduce us to it and…

Balnea threw one hell of a party a few weeks ago to announce the chefs of the 2016 Summer of Chefs edition! Of course, if you followed my…

The Blue Jays At The Rogers Center Don’t forget to grab an extra large hot dog and beer while you watch Toronto’s baseball team! The Rogers…

Chef Helena Loureiro’s Portus Calle was my favorite restaurant when I worked at the corner of Rachel and St-Laurent. Whenever I had a…

The Frescobaldi family organized a very special evening in April to share a project they are quite proud of, and for good reason. I’ll be…

Over the past two years, I have found myself drinking less and less. Don’t get me wrong, I can still enjoy a good glass of red wine with a…

Isn’t it exciting that today is the last day of February? It just always seems like the worst month of the year winter wise! One highlight…

La Cuvée D’Hiver is going down this weekend [February 25-27th] so you should plan a visit if you enjoy beer or whisky. The event is not…

I visited Fabergé this week after hearing of their Pancake Tuesday concept: every week, a new kind of fabulous pancakes is served all day at…

Barbounya is all set for your upcoming 5 à 7 this winter! Chef Fisun Ercan prepared an original Turkish menu that is perfect to share while…

I visited Halifax this past October. My main goal was to eat as much lobster and oysters in a week which went pretty well thanks to events…

Credit: Jack Lafortune, JED Lab Media Happening Gourmand Celebrating its 9th year, Happening Gourmand started last Thursday and will go on…

LeCHOP is a great event that gives you the opportunity to try a 3-course menu at 5 different restaurants for the awesome fixed price of $2…

Website: www.miletea.com Concept: Get 3 types of tea, including one of your choosing, delivered every month Price: $19.95/month or less if…

The Start-Up Open House went down on October 29th in Montreal. This awesome event gives you the chance to visit start-ups’ offices all over…

The Salon des métiers d’art de Montréal will be going on from December 10th to 20th at Place Bonaventure. This free admission expo has more…

I attended my yearly rendez-vous with La Grande Dégustation de Montréal a few weeks ago! This event that highlights wines of the world on…

Ferrero <3 invited me last week to come and get inspired by a holiday home curated by Saskia Thuot. The beautiful house was located in Ville…

I visited Chez Boris last weekend to try their new dinner concept. The beloved Mile-End donut coffee shop launched Chez Boris After Dark…

Quick story… I get really excited about anything Pumpkin Spice as soon as October comes. When a friend of mine sent me a photo of a box of…

I don’t know about you but I’ve grown to be a morning person. I strongly feel like what I do and consume will define my mood for the rest of…

I stayed in Berlin for one month this summer and quickly fell in love with the city. It’s a magical place where any Montrealer would have a…

If you haven’t heard, Portus Calle is moving in the Old Montreal as of 2016! After 10 years on the Main, Chef Helena Loureiro decided to…

I stayed in the dreamiest country house of my life this past weekend! I didn’t have much details other than everyone was gathering at the…

You know what I’ve been dreaming about for a long time now? To travel the world for at least a year, visiting a different city every month…

Osheaga - Artist World Wondering how the artists get treated at Osheaga? Elastoplast opened the doors to the Artist World for an evening…

I attended the 2015 edition of the International Startup Festival just a few weeks ago and I had such a great time! The festival features…

If you’re in the mood for a walk around the beautiful Old Montreal, here’s 5 locations that won’t disappoint for lunch! Le Cartet Located…

#1 - Rooftop Terrace at Newtown After going up a flight of stairs, a beautiful and intimate terrace can be found on the rooftop of the…

Website: www.montrealfrais.com Concept: Get products delivered to your door from some of the best businesses in Montreal Price: Prices match…

Looking to satisfy your vietnamese craving in a gorgeous decor? Restaurant HÀ has been around for about a year now and I have yet to meet…

Zyara So, I went all the way to DIX30 for the first time ever in April and I ended up having some of the best lebanese of my life! Other…

Montreal is one tough city if you’re trying to eat at all the good places. Here’s my to-do list this summer. Hopefully, I will get it done…

Hey guys! I haven’t had the chance to make that many lifestyle posts since I launched the new branding even though it was the main reason…

WHAT? Montreal’s very own cocktail week presented by MadeWithLoveTM. WHEN? From May 5 to 11 2015. WHERE? More than 20 cocktail bars…

Coco Loco invited me a few weeks ago to visit their new Griffintown location and sample the brunch menu. Located right next to the Alt Hotel…

Website: www.cookitboutique.com Concept: Pick dishes online, receive the ingredients to your door and cook it like a chef! Price: Generally…

If you’re trying to change your life habits whether it’s food related or not, there’s one event you need to attend this year and it’s…

Oatbox Website: www.oatbox.com Concept: Granola delivered to your door every month Price: $20 per month, shipping included Pros: The…

I visited NYC last weekend after finding a great promotion on Amtrak between Montreal and New York. For only US$90, I couldn’t pass on the…

I was invited at Su in Verdun a few weeks ago to celebrate their 8th birthday. The Turkish restaurant got a complete makeover for the…

Petit Lapin treated me to an array of baked goods recently and I was so impressed by their products that it just felt right to spread the…

Berendo - Packaging I previously wrote about the local coffee company Berendo back when they invited me to their rebranding launch in May. I…

It’s that time of the year when we struggle to find the perfect gift ideas again. Might as well make it fun by buying homemade and local…

You’ve probably seen the Jules Destrooper boxes around in specialty grocery stores. Those delicious buttery waffle biscuits are quite…

Old Montreal’s izakaya had me over a few weeks ago so I could sample their menu over lunch. Kyo is located in the Place d’Armes Square and…

My favorite wine event is going down this week on Friday and Saturday at Place Bonaventure! La Grande Dégustation de Montréal has been…

Summer is awesome. If I could, I would live somewhere where summer is the only season, all year. However, it’s not the case for now and that…

It is almost impossible to convince me to head out on Crescent but KYOZON did last week. The brand new venue is bringing the sushi conveyor…

I just got back from an awesome trip to Reykjavik, Iceland! I’ve had this location in mind for a while now and I found a ticket for $780 a…

This past Tuesday, Aveleda and C’est beau | Handwork invited us to check out the new Monstr 3D piece at Biiru. This fun installation…

When I heard about a restaurant that serves dishes and drinks for a standard $4.95 rate on Mont-Royal, I had to try it. I was told that the…

Have you heard of FreshMint? This awesome startup features Chef Marco who creates one daily dish and delivers it warm to your door either…

Kinoya I finally got around to trying Kinoya! This Izakaya (Japanese bistro) is located on St-Denis and Rachel. I remember back when it just…

Every summer, I go crazy over some sort of cold drink. Here’s what I came up with this year to stay hydrated and happy: Add one shot of…

I took out my bike for the first time last Saturday for a ride with friends! I used to be a full-time biker but I stopped about two years…

The Jargo media launch was just a few weeks ago! The new restaurant replaces Koko Lounge at the corner of St-Laurent and Sherbrooke. I was…

//instagram.com/p/paJkYwvOLa I finally tried App. 200 a few weeks ago and I feel in love with the bar. Definitely not for the overpriced…

As a wine lover, I was very excited to be invited to the Generation Riesling tour stopping in Montreal at Hambar and organized by the German…

I was invited to the Berendo launch just a few weeks ago at Le Magasin Général du Vieux-Montréal. I had never heard of Berendo before but…

Nespresso really did spoil me this time! I received the brand new VertuoLine machine to try at home with a beautiful collection box…

I had the pleasure to spend most of March in Morocco away from this winter/spring nonsense but just before that, I was invited to the media…

Montreal was pretty busy last week-end with the wrap-up of Montréal en lumières and the famous Nuit Blanche! A fun event was also happening…

[The evening was so cold out that my iPhone/camera froze out of service for most of the evening. All photos below come from Nightlife…

Sparrow opened a tea room this past December and it is pretty exciting! To try Cardinal, I had to go with my sister who loves tea rooms and…

I was invited last night to Park Market to view and celebrate Wafu’s appearance at Dragon’s Den. I was happy to attend an event for Wafu as…

First of all, I would like to wish a Happy New Year to all of my readers! I hope 2014 will be packed with exciting projects and delicious…

Back in October, La Guilde Culinaire invited me to attend an event on dates after its chef and owner Jonathan Garnier visited Natural…

The holidays is not so much about gifts to me but more about A LOT of dinner parties with friends and family. It can get old to always bring…

Løv Organic, the sister branch of Kusmi Tea organized a lovely and zen afternoon at my favorite spa to launch the newest addition to its tea…

I received those high-protein drinks a few weeks ago to sample and hopefully review. Even if there’s nothing exciting about protein shakes…

A new French pastry school has opened in Montreal and it also offers a parlour and pastry shop. Located in the Old Montreal, the beautiful…

I love IKEA. I loved shopping there when I moved into my first apartment during my college years and I still love it now to complete my…

Ahhh the Oysterfest! After 3 years of hearing about it and missing it each year because I was away traveling, 2013 was finally my year! This…

Here’s a cool water perfect for your next dinner party. This bottle will surely pique the interest of your guests! De l’Aubier sap water is…

If you’ve been following my blog from the start, you know that I have visited Tokyo a few years ago and it was one of the most exciting…

Just in time for the week-end! Biarritz is my new favorite in the Plateau/Mile-End area. Located at the corner of St-Laurent and Villeneuve…

I had the pleasure to try a brand new food tour in the Old Montreal organized by the charming Ronald Poiré and VDM Global DMC. Named Bar…

28. Man, time passes too fast the older you get. This is a quick post but I really wanted to recap on my goals from the previous year before…

There are more and more events involving yummy food in Montreal. Only this week-end, I had the chance to eat two different tartares, a…

I made a quick stop in Key West last week. What a lovely island full of great people! It reminded me of my visit of Hawaii back in October…

Eggspectation? Really? Really! It’s probably one of the only times you will see me write about a food chain, especially one that I have been…

Kombucha is one of my favorite drinks and for good reasons: it can improve your health and well being. I have been drinking it for many…

I was invited last Wednesday to sample the new menu for La Cabane which officially opened its doors on March 8. We see more and more…

Here’s a cool expo to check out this month! Coming back for its 16th edition, EXPO Manger Santé et Vivre VertEat Healthy and Live Green is a…

So you’ve probably heard of Crossfit through one of your friends on a social network such as Facebook. They post so much about it that it…

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a lovely holiday time with your friends and family. January is ususally the time of year when…

Photo taken in Kauai back in October Hey there! It’s been a couple of months since I’ve had the chance to come write here. It’s funny to…

Before the year ends, I’d like to write a little recap about my visit to La Grande Dégustation de Montréal 2012 back in november. I was very…

Looking for a cool christmas gift that stands out? Chocolatier Bonneau has it! This lovely place located in the north of Montreal offers an…

I received an invitation from Trudeau to a natural wine tasting event held a week ago at Pastaga, the lovely Little Italy restaurant owned…

Yay! It’s time to announce the six lucky winners who will receive a full year online subscription to the magazine of their choice! And the…

I am happy to announce the first ever giveaway on the blog! Zinio is giving me the opportunity to pick six lucky winners who will each…

You know what? I love fall! It’s time to put on our favorite sweaters, eat warm and comforting food and get back to our little projects. I…

My favorite event in Montreal is back for its second edition and I’m very excited about it! The event will feature about 250 producers from…

Montreal is a culinary paradise, with its vast range of ethnic cuisines, sizzling nightlife and bustling Euro charm. Attracting renowned…

bBlue is a lovely little café in the middle of Soho in Buenos Aires. Their menu is generous and all the items are more than delicious. Make…

Gonzales, also located in Soho, was a great location for pizza! Their bread is fresh and flavourful. A complete meal can be ordered for just…

I heard about Chez Boris after reading an article online about its savoury russian donuts. The restaurant/coffee shop only opened a few…

A  resolution is a commitment that a person makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit(http://en.wikipedia…

Last week, I was invited to a foodie event by Pointe-Nord at Nun’s Island for the unveiling of the project’s showcase restaurant. I had…

My latest addition at home is the Rabbit Aerating Pourer and I love it! I still think that wine decanters do the job if you have time for it…

I first came upon the FoodLab by the SAT last summer when they were organizing a street food event next to their building during the Mutek…

I brought my bike to the repair shop for a tune up yesterday. The weather in Montreal is kind of difficult to follow these days but I think…

Le Pick Up Dépanneur has been organizing foodie workshops for a while now and when I heard there would be a course about fermenting, I knew…

I don’t cover much coffee places here in Montreal even though tea and coffee take huge part of my daily life. I have reasons for this. I did…

Finding time is more difficult than ever nowadays. It’s great to maximize your time when you have it but how do you get more to really give…

Le Maître Chocolatier is located on Sherbrooke past Guy. It was my first time visiting the establishment offering a counter of sweets and a…

Le Gros Jambon has been open for a while. The little dinner concept is behind the owners of L’Orignal, a restaurant I have yet to try. I…

*Image from martindalemarketing.com I’ve been reading a lot of articles about maximizing productivity by finding out what are the best…

I will be traveling to Buenos Aires, Argentina this Thursday for the first time. I meant to go many times but the traveling conditions and…

Big in Japan BAR opened just a few months ago and it’s already the new hot spot in town. I have to say that I’m not a big fan of the Big in…

This post was written for Make Web Not War Building Mobile Experiences That Don’t Suck by Frédéric Harper Frédéric Harper is a Developer…

This post was written for Make Web Not War DRYing CSS for brevity, unity and maintainability by Jeremy Clarke Jeremy Clarke brought a new…

This post was written for Make Web Not War Here is a summary of a talk we attended on Day 1 of Confoo 2012. If you haven’t checked out the…

I’ve been meaning to talk about Magpie for a while now but I never had the media to go with it. It’s actually become my number one date…

Lallouz opened last year and already has three locations in Montreal, on St-Laurent, St-Zotique and Ste-Catherine. Its concept is clear, pay…

I was invited a few weeks ago to the Première Bulle event featuring the relaunch of Sieur d’Arques Cremant de Limoux. I’ve known the product…

I was invited to a media event held by Télégraphe at the new specialty food store FOU D’ICI, a while ago. Located on Maisonneuve and Bleury…

Montreal has so much to offer for the sweet tooth! It’s hard to choose between all the great businesses open but here is my top four for the…

It’s that time of the year folks! Au Pied de Cochon’s amazing sugar shack is getting ready for the new year and is accepting reservations as…

On the last day of November, it might be a little last minute but here’s my compilation of the most interesting Montreal calendars of 201…

Deville Dinerbar opened recently on Stanley in the middle of Montreal’s downtown. I rarely visit this area for food escapades from previous…

La Grande Dégustation de Montréal was a great success this year! Compared to last year’s Salon des Vin, the new formula was much better and…

In exactly one week, the successor of Montréal Wine and Spirits Show will take place at Palais des Congrès de Montréal. The event will…

Grumman 78 is the one and only food truck in Montreal. The people behind it cleverly played the city and its rule against serving food in…

Meatmarket has been open for business on the Main for a while now. I’ve tried quite a few items from their lunch menu in the past years and…

I was invited this summer to a cocktail tasting offered by Brahm Mauer at the gorgeous Loft Hotel. I’ve tried many great caterers in…

I had the chance to visit the beautiful New York city once again this past June. Here are my latest finds! Magnolia Bakery If you can deal…

Not the healthiest breakfast you can get but definitely the cheapest one in Los Angeles. Perfect for a hangover!

Montreal has been going crazy with tacos lately, whether it’s from our only food truck, in the middle of the night or from a random Mexican…

Café Méliès is a pretty restaurant/lounge located inside the Ex-Centris building. It’s been open for years and is a favorite to many…

Supermenu.ca is a new online ordering service in Montreal for when you just want to stay in! It offers an exciting list of restaurants for…

So many new restaurants open in Montreal and I feel like there’s so much hype around them in the first weeks. Le Comptoir was not an…

I’ve known about Pucapuca for years in the Mile-End but I always had a bad timing with the restaurant hours. It was only after an evening of…

If you ever visit downtown Los Angeles, keep this lovely market in mind for lunch time! With its array of food counters and tables, it’s the…

There has been tons of reviews on Icehouse lately that I had to go and try it. The restaurant opened just a few months ago as Nick Hodge’s…

You know what’s awesome? Food. And what even more awesome? Food around the world. Well this is exactly what MyCityCuisine.org is about. This…

I have to admit that I’m not one to wander much on Mont-Royal, especially if it’s for a drink or a bite. Of course, I have my favorites and…

Milani is the only restaurant I know that has Christmas lights all year long. It’s also my favorite go-to restaurant for a great Vietnamese…

I went to Las Vegas for the first time back in April. I wasn’t a huge fan of the excessive drinking and losing money at all times of the day…

We found Peggy Sue’s on our way to Los Angeles while driving on the 15. I had never heard of it before but it sounded like a place Diners…

Here are the latest products I found during my road trip on the West Coast. I’m not a fan of sugar but I couldn’t resist buying these items…

I went for my first wine tour in Sonoma last week. I was so excited but sad at the same time knowing I would not be able to bring back some…

Sizzle Pie has been open for only a few months now and it’s already well-known to the locals. I stumbled into it during my only night out in…

During my stay in LA, I spent a full day on the Venice boardwalk. It was full of people, stores, animation, skateboarders and of course…

I went for my first wine tour in Sonoma last week. I was so excited but sad at the same time knowing I would not be able to bring back some…

Yamo is the kind of restaurant you will only discover in San Francisco if a friend leads you there. No that it’s hard to locate, standing…

Believe it or not, spring is coming and that means that our patio furniture will be out in a few weeks to host fun BBQ parties. We love…

I found out about Airbnb a few months ago as I kept seeing the name on articles about new start-ups and traveling. I checked out the website…

Au Pied de Cochon, a very well known Montreal restaurant run by Martin Picard, offers one of the most interesting sugar shack experience in…

BU is a wine bar located in Mile-End on St-Laurent street. It’s been there for a while now but I never got a chance to try it before. From…

Vieux Vélo is the latest brunch venue in Little Italy. It serves breakfast all day along some lunch items. As soon as I got in, I knew I…

Cookies Unite is back this year after taking January off to work on the Nouveau Palais. For this edition, the Oz Kafe team was invited to…

I rarely buy drinks from the store as they usually contain too much sugar. Especially in the past years with the green trend, a lot of fake…

I was lucky enough to leave for Mexico for the holidays that just passed. This is where I stayed: Verana is located in Yelapa, Mexico which…

I love Indian food but it’s always a risk to try a new restaurant. I find that a lot of locations use too many cans and don’t use enough…

If you’ve missed Pied de Cochon’ sugar shack last year like I did, you probably heard about the delicious meat pie they served. Since I…

My second post about Korean BBQ in Montreal! This time, I went to Chez Bong which is located in the middle of Chinatown. I really liked the…

You dream of going to Tokyo but can’t afford that $2000 plane ticket or you want to go Buenos Aires but all you find is three stops…

I must have mentioned before that I have recently moved in my new condo. Leaving the apartment world meant that I had to get rid of as much…

When it’s time to pack, whether it’s for a week-end in the country or for a long trip around the world, we’re always wondering if we should…

On the (many) days that I get too lazy to bring a lunch to work, noon always rings a questioning bell. What should I eat? I’m lucky enough…

I always get very excited when I find out about a new restaurant for lunch around my workplace. Omnivore has been open for a few months now…

After missing the last Cookies Unite, I was very excited for my reservation in November. The latest edition was held at Nouveau Palais so it…

Photo used from the Avocado Flickr stream I was invited last week to Avocado’s very VIP party at their newest location in Little Italy -…

As an ex Mile-Ender, I have visited Nouveau Palais more than once for late night poutine under the influence of too many drinks. The food…

I was invited yesterday to try the new In Foods products at La Guilde Culinaire. I had seen the packages online a few times but never in…

I just got back from Vancouver and I had a wonderful time, especially trying the city’s specialties! To make it short and sweet, here’s a…

Today is Food and Drinks in Montreal’s first anniversary! Time goes by quite fast when all you do is blog about amazing food and chefs. I’d…

After a long (online) break while I settled into my new house, I am back with two Montreal reviews before I leave for a week of travel and…

I’ve never been a huge fan of Plateau restaurants and I can count on my right hand the number of restaurants I’ve visited and enjoyed in…

I was invited to Europea last Tuesday to discover a new product by Knorr.  I won’t lie, I’ve been using their products my whole life along…

Photo credit: Denis Carl How about a new category for my readers that’s not about restaurants? I’ve been so caught up in doing restaurant…

I received my Zarafina this past winter as a gift. Since then, I have been using it religiously and drinking a simple cup of tea is now an…

I never planned on trying Honey Martin nor had heard about it before. See, I’m temporary living in NDG and my friend driving me home on a…

Point G has been open for a few years now on Mont-Royal, in the middle of the Plateau. It’s mainly because of them that most Montrealers…

Believe it or not, this past Saturday was my first visit to Olive & Gourmando. I used to work five minutes away a few years ago but I never…

Since I’ve got back from Japan, I have been obsessed in finding a real Korean BBQ restaurant in Montreal. I know that the law is probably…

Biron hosted a lovely 5 à 7 a few weeks ago to meet fellow Montreal foodies and give them a sneak peak of their summer menu. It was…

I’ve been meaning to visit Graziella for more than a year and it finally happened on my birthday, just a few weeks ago! The gorgeous Italian…

For a second time, I was one of the lucky guests at Cookies Unite July edition! If you didn’t get to read my previous article about the June…

Marché 27 is a pretty little tartare bar located in the west of the Plateau on Prince-Arthur. I have been visiting it for the past two years…

Dépanneur Le Pick Up is one of my favorite venues in La Petite Italie. I mentioned it for my Cookies Unite report, which is one of the many…

I was invited to Suco Lounge this past Wednesday to sample the new Smooth and Dreamy ice cream flavors from Breyers. I won’t lie, I don’t…

I am so excited about this post because I’ve been meaning to try and finally blog about this monthly event since the first day I heard about…

The first time I visited Le Cartet was when I used to work just a few minutes away and it was very well known by all the companies around…

Day 9 Ramen with spicy miso base in Shibuya Pork Dumplings in Shibuya Ebi (shrimp) burger at McDonalds Conclusion Tokyo was a real…

Day 6 Chicken Curry in a pretty hipster café on a small street of Harajuku Warm sushi in Korean restaurant Squid in hot sauce with…

Day 3 Wired Café, hip café in Harajuku - Raw tuna salad Sushi restaurant in Harajuku Day 4 Thai Festival - Pad thai with dried baby…

First post live from Tokyo and wow, I’m amazed. It’s my first time in Japan and all the good things I have heard from it are true. Walking…

I’ve been hearing about Europea’s L’Atelier, located downtown on De La Montagne, for a while now so I was quite happy to finally try it out…

As a Mile-Ender, I’ve been to Senzala several times for brunch as it has a gorgeous terrace in the summer and a way too generous cheesy…

Toutière Australienne A new restaurant/take-out counter opened up not so long ago on Avenue du Parc and I have been curious about it since…

Spring is full on and summer is at the doorstep, quite the perfect timing to go try a raclette and fondue restaurant while it’s still a bit…

Finally, an update! I got so busy lately… but it didn’t stop me from trying this new venue in town! Big in Japan is located at the corner of…

I have to say that it’s been a while since I’ve had the wow factor from beginning to end in a restaurant. The fact that I was trying a vegan…

Les Trois Petits Bouchons is a gorgeous wine bar located on Saint-Denis. They specialize in natural wine, meaning that the wine has little…

Après Le Jour is a French fine dining restaurant and also an apportez votre vin venue. It’s located on Rachel, in the middle of the Plateau…

Café Comme Chez Soi is a pretty little café located on Fairmount in Mile-End. I used to live less than ten minutes away from it for the past…

Photo: Credits to Peggy Faye Phillips Lounge is located downtown, just a few minutes away from McGill metro station. It is quite easy to…

Byblos is a lovely restaurant/café specializing in Persian food. It’s a popular venue, located on Laurier E., but it does get quieter in the…

On my way back to Montreal today, a big craving for mussels popped in my head. Actually, the craving was shared with everyone in the car. Of…

A little special for my readers! This is not a review but an experience to share. I was lucky enough to go visit La Face Cachée de la Pomme…

Photo: Credits to Vieux-Port Steakhouse January has now become part of a tradition that many great cities follow with a food celebration…

Happy new year everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and tried many many great restaurants and wine. I took a little break on the…

Vertige is a wonderful tapas restaurant, of the same family as Confusion, located on Duluth. I had never heard of it before so it was a…

Photo: Credits to sarahfelicity I was introduced to Chez José this summer by friends who only had good things to say about the restaurant…

I finally got to try The Sparrow after several attempts in the past months! The idea of going as a group was not so smart as the place only…

Photo: Credits to Taza Flores I decided to try Taza Flores tonight after a friend of mine told me it should stay a secret in the Mile-End. I…

Photo: Credits to jphilipg I tried Nacho Libre for the first time this Thursday night. I had heard about it several times this summer from…

I tried L’Appartement a few years ago on lunch time, when it had just opened next to my work. The place was well decorated, good attention…

Tonight was my second visit to L’Assommoir on Bernard. In a short resumé, my roommate insisted on me trying their food and mentioned the…

Chef Guru is a fresh new indian restaurant on St-Laurent. You might think to yourself “Why, another one!? They pretty much all taste the…

I was looking for a restaurant to try with my roommate this evening and I wanted it to be in Outremont because I don’t go in the gorgeous…

Pullman is definitely not new to me. It’s always been my favorite wine tasting place in Montreal, especially now that the town has a new…

I’ve been meaning to try La Salle à Manger since last winter when a friend of mine, who is quite the critique when it comes to good food…

This post was written for the NVI Blog Wordcamp Montreal 2009 Photo taken by Eva Blue The first edition of Wordcamp Montreal was organized…