Andy Collins for Kids – Benefiting the Montreal Children’s Hospital After writing about the Walk for Montreal Event, I have been discovering other great charities and organizations that benefit The Montreal Children’s Hospital. One of these, is the Andy Collins for Kids organization. I am honored to be able to interview the Charity Director for the…
Cosmo Snack Bar in NDG
Cosmo is one of NDG’s most famous restaurants. It is known for being one of the best greasy spoons in the area. Located at 5843 Sherbrooke O, it truly is one of the busiest spots around! It is a very small space which seats about 11 people. I’m just glad I had my friend arrive…
Interview with Nate Maingard: Modern Troubadour
“Take George Harrison and Elliott Smith, put them in a blender w/ a shot of individuality, and you get Nate Maingard.“ – Jonathan Frahm One of the reasons why I enjoy using Twitter, is for meeting new people and discovering new music. When Nate Maingard began to follow me, I knew I wanted to learn…
[CLOSED] Bamboo Kuwait: Bamboo Sunglasses
What happens when two guys from Kuwait want to create something eco-friendly and sustainable? Bamboo Kuwait Sunglasses! “By using recycled bamboo we are leaving a smaller carbon footprint on the environment and because this is a fashion accessory our hopes is that people will catch on and want to make a small difference too. Our hope…
Copoli Restaurant- NOW CLOSED
Located at 5181 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O in NDG (UPDATE- they have moved locations- read more here). While I have ordered and have gone to get take-out before, I finally experienced eating in the restaurant. My mom had the Steak & Pepperoni Sub and she really enjoyed it. All of the subs are served with…
Just Eat It. A Food Waste Story
“It doesn’t require an entire revolution in the ways that we treat food, it’s just tweaking it slightly and usually in delicious ways.” As a huge lover of food and as someone who loves to cook, “Just Eat It. A Food Waste Story” grabbed my interest within the first two minutes of it starting. Grant…
COOKS from HOME/ Cuisine Voisine [Closed]
COOKS from HOME/ Cuisine Voisine [Permanently Closed] Cooks from Home is perfect for those who love to cook homemade meals, and those who may be too busy to cook for themselves. It’s a great option for anyone who wants to try something new while getting involved in their community. How does it work? (once it…
Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce Restaurant
A few months ago, I had dinner at Notre-Boeuf-de-Grâce located at 5732 Sherbrooke Ouest. It is one of ten locations; NDG • Ville St-Laurent • Downtown • Pointe-Claire • Laval • Terrebonne • The Village • Saint-Jérôme • Le Plateau. Many of us were distraught when hearing of the closure of the iconic D.A.D’s Bagels. …