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A romantic weekend at Auberge du Vieux-Port
Old Montreal is a slice of old Europe nestled in a North American setting—the perfect place for a romantic rendezvous! With its 19th-century stonework, brick walls, elegant interiors, and classic French bistro overlooking the Quays of the Old Port and the St. Lawrence River, you’ll be smitten with Auberge du Vieux-Port and its warm, intimate ambiance. It was simply made for lovers.
Hotel Nelligan in WallPaper’s Montreal City Guide
Montreal now has its own WallPaper City Guide, and Hôtel Nelligan is on the publication’s very short list of boutique hotels favoured by world travellers with a passion for architecture, design and ultimate cool.
Is anything more fun than a girls-only getaway? Share your latest adventures over breakfast in bed, head to Rainspa to pamper your bodies, then hit Holt Renfrew for VIP shopping complete with an exclusive personal consultant. After dark, meet up at Suite 701 for a night of dancing, cocktails and all around great times. There’s nothing better than friendship, so enjoy it to the max!
Viewpoint from Aix La Terrasse located on the roof of Place d’Armes Hôtel & Suites.
Picture: François Latulippe.
Rainspa, in the ultra-chic Place d’Armes Hôtel & Suites, is the destination of choice for Montrealers who want to get away from it all without leaving town. The spa boasts an authentic hammam, where guests indulge in supreme comfort and relaxation.
To make an excellent experience a truly great one, follow up your visit to the Rainspa hammam with a delicious brunch at Suite 701.
If you love rock ‘n’ roll, make your way to Méchant Bœuf every Wednesday night for a live unplugged show! The lively, intimate ambiance of this chic brasserie’s Wednesday get-togethers has made it a Montreal hotspot, featuring a different band every week. To complete the experience, share a platter of oysters. Rock ‘n’ roll energy with a touch of class—now that’s what Montreal nightlife is all about!
A chef’s secrets for buying fish and seafood
Aix Cuisine du Terroir – Oliver de Volpi, Executive Chef
- Rule no. 1: always opt for seasonal products.
- To avoid unpleasant surprises, only buy from reputable, well-known fishmongers.
- Fish should have firm flesh that springs back when pressed.
- Give your fish a good whiff. It should have a pleasant ocean aroma. Any other smell indicates lack of freshness. Skip it!
- Always ask your fishmonger when the fish was delivered.
- Even if fish is kept on ice, take a pass on anything delivered more than a day or two earlier. If fresh products aren’t available, choose something that was flash-frozen at sea.
Chef de Volpi’s favourite seafood: Quebec lobster, doré (walleye), halibut, salmon, trout, princess scallops, shrimp, Arctic grayling, cod.
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“This party is going to go down in history—everyone had such a blast! Thanks again for all your help! You have no idea how much fun we had! Please thank Perry at the Méchant Boeuf as well. He was awesome and the staff was SUPER! We loved it at the Mechant Boeuf !”
Oakley, 2008