Eating Out
Historically a working-class neighbourhood, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has seen slow gentrification in the past few years, the Montréal district now brimming with an eclectic mix of pawn shops and dive bars located alongside high-end furniture shops and...
Eating Out
Ristorante Piatti is somewhat of a local institution for affluent Montreal suburb, Rosemère; the contemporary Italian restaurant a go-to for business lunches, celebrations, romantic dinners, and everything in-between since 2008. Serving a menu...
Lifestyle
After Covid scuppered the plans of Zendesk's office upgrades, the company (having acquired Montreal start-up ‘Smooch' shortly before the global pandemic, and looking to house their new Canadian team) decided to reconsider their approach to work...
Lifestyle
A former Jiu Jitsu gym and beauty salon is now home to coworking space, SPACIAL, a beautifully designed, fully equipped venue with private offices, dedicated desks and hot design opportunities, accommodating the most creative, exciting and...
Eating Out
Standing out from the usual red brick and grey stone building façades that make-up Notre Dame Street——a culinary hotspot in the historic Griffintown neighbourhood——Shay offers something a little different; the Middle Eastern eatery and wine...
Eating Out
A project born from a desire to introduce locals to Lebanese culture, Café Chez Téta is located in Montréal's laid-back Le Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood and serves up a selection of coffees, wines, sweet treats and healthier dishes; everything...
Lifestyle
A modern day barbershop operated by passionate creatives striving to advance hairdressing through eduction and awareness, CRISP understands the importance of male grooming and its place in the life of today's men. Having recently opened a second...
Eating Out
Located in Montréal's thronging Golden Square Mile, amidst its Victorian-era architecture and casual eateries, Caffettiera is a stand-up espresso bar oozing '90s nostalgia, a vibrant colour palette and relaxed ambience. Bringing Italian culture to...
Shopping
Run by brothers Marc-Antoine and Alexandre, Montréal's Le Décapsuleur is a craft beer store in the city's creative Griffintown neighbourhood; an eco-friendly spot with a goal to help shoppers choose the right beer in sustainable surroundings....
Eating Out
A neighbourhood spot to enjoy authentic Italian pizza made from local and homemade ingredients, Montreal's Vesta, is appetising, welcoming and generous. Accompanying a pizza menu that includes everything from the classic Margherita, to...
Eating Out
Applying the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi to their design for sushi chain Ryù's fifth restaurant, Ménard Dworkind Architecture & Design have been careful to preserve original features of the space—choosing a minimalist approach and palette to...
Shopping
Following on from the success of their first physical shop on Montreal's creative Mont-Royal, lifestyle store C’est Beau—having gained a solid fanbase—were in need of a second outlet, somewhere that could serve as a headquarters for their...
Dispatches
With works spanning the design of buildings, landscapes, installations, exhibitions and objects, the projects of Asif Khan MBE explore sites of complex narratives, community empowerment and questions of identity. Collaborating with Canada Water and...
City Notes
Inspired by the golden age of nightlife, Calgary's Sweet Loretta Bar nods to the throbbing energy of 1970s discos and vintage sound studios, the late-night venue situated in the city's design and arts district and offering an inclusive space for...
City Notes
Located within Newson’s Yard — a recently conceived design hub on the Pimlico Road in London’s Belgravia — Wildflowers is a new neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and deli with a focus on seasonal, high-quality ingredients cooked over...
City Notes
Chef Santiago Lastra's latest venture sees London-based A-nrd Studio create a metaphorical home-away-from-home, where the locally inspired fare and affable atmosphere of family-owned Mexican restaurants unite with a contemporary twist informed by...
Dispatches
Looking for that vibrant green look that you see on the internet? Well, with the best lawn care experts, these grasses can now be within your reach. You’ll be able to turn your garden a serene outdoor retreat with the lush lawn underneath your...
Dispatches
Moving from Chicago to New York City is a thrilling yet daunting leap. You’re trading deep-dish pizza and the stunning Lake Michigan views for bagels and the electric energy of Manhattan’s streets. Whether you’re chasing a career opportunity,...
Dispatches
If you drive, you know there’s a danger element that always goes with that. Even if you feel you’re an excellent driver, and you follow all traffic rules, you might still have some bad luck. A drunk driver might plow into you, or someone might...
Dispatches
Among all the other decisions you have to take regarding renovation of your house, choosing the right bathroom remodeling contractor is the most important. When partnered with a trained professional, your idea will be turned into great, efficient...