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24 Hours In… Montreal
1Old World charm meets New World innovation in Montreal – here to guide us through a day of dining and sightseeing in the City of Saints is local blogging foodie An Tran.
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29am: Le Petit Hotel – Wake up in the heart of Old Montreal in this charming boutique hotel. Order an espresso from the small coffee counter downstairs and get ready for a great foodie journey through Montreal. petithotelmontreal.com
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39:30am: Crew Collective & Cafe – A 5-minute walk north will lead you to the Crew Collective & Cafe, a historic bank converted into a coffee shop and coworking space that impresses with its high ceilings and repurposed deposit-slip counters. Delicious pastries, soups and salads are on offer, and everything is made in house – except for the bread, which is provided by their friends from the Hof Kelsten Bakery. collective.crew.co
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411am: Espace Pepin Coin Maison – Once happily fed, make your way to this decor shop owned by local brother-sister artists Patrick and Lysanne Pepin, showcasing unique Canadian-made furniture and home appliances. It’s also home to the best-kept vegetarian secret in town: Le Comptoir Végétarien, a tiny counter serving an ever-changing menu of fresh meals to go. Their house selection of teas are a delight to savour on the spot – or pack away as a gift. thepepinshop.com
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512pm: Pikolo Espresso Bar And Nota Bene – Lunch is always a busy affair in Montreal. To avoid the crowds, kill some time strolling through the thousands of notebooks and pretty papers on display at Nota Bene, a beloved European stationery shop on Parc Avenue. Grab a notepad and fountain pen, and bring your inspiration next door to Pikolo espresso bar, a cozy little spot with creamy macchiatos on offer. pikoloespresso.com, nota-bene.ca [Photo: Nathan Walls/Flickr]
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61pm: Café Parvis – Cherished by the neighbourhood’s creative types, Café Parvis is a no-brainer when it comes to lunch; their salads and pizzas are now part of many a daily routine. But don’t be fooled by the name: the café also has on hand a fair selection of wine and original cocktails. cafeparvis.com
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72pm: Place des Arts – Montreal is gorgeous during the summer, and nowhere can you see it better than at the Place des Arts. Whether it be funky interactive art installations or one of the dozen festivals that run during the sunny season, you can be sure there’s always something interesting going on here. placedesarts.com
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83pm: Station 16 Gallery and the Murals on St-Laurent Street – If street art is your thing, a little detour on St-Laurent Street is a must on your agenda. Start at Station 16, an urban gallery that hosts work by Stikki Peaches and other artists from the graffiti and street art world. Then, walk St-Laurent all the way north to admire the 20 murals painted on entire building edifices, often over 3 storeys high. station16gallery.com, boulevardsaintlaurent.com
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94pm: Fairmount Bagel – After so much walking, a snack is in order – and what better than an authentic Montreal bagel and cheese? Fairmount Bagel is unquestionably the city’s reference when it comes to wood-fire-baked bagels, with a dense texture and slightly sweet taste that are sure to make you happy. fairmountbagel.com [Photo: Dan Noyes/Flickr]
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105pm: Kem CoBa – And while you’re devouring your bagel, make sure to get in line for Kem CoBa’s epic ice cream. Pandan leaf, Hibiscus, Dulce de Leche – Kem Coba has new flavours coming out every week, all of which promise to give your taste buds a sense of adventure. kemcoba.com
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116pm: Dépanneur Le Pick Up – Before heading back closer to the city centre, make a stop at this unconventional convenience store. They have everything you’d expect, from toothpaste to bags of Lay’s crisps, but also a fully functional diner serving delicious pulled-pork sandwiches and breakfast burritos. Tables are tucked in between aisles, which gives the eating experience a fun and quirky edge. depanneurlepickup.com [Photo: Romancement/Flickr]
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127pm: Marché Atwater – Back in the city centre, you’ll want to check out the Atwater Market just when the sun is about to set. Home to endless rows of flowers and locally produced vegetables, the market is open until 8pm on Fridays. Meet the farmers behind Quebec’s delicious blueberries and strawberries, and grab a basket as you make your way to the Lachine Canal right behind the market. marchespublics-mtl.com [Photo: carophoto/Flickr]
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138pm: EVOO – End your journey on a high note with dinner at EVOO. A simple kitchen run by 3 culinary artisans, EVOO serves fine French-inspired dishes that are both affordable and responsible. Ingredients are locally supplied, and the restaurant’s friendly atmosphere will have you coming back for seconds. restaurantevoo.com
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readRead Before You Go: Michel Tremblay’s use of the unique Quebec dialect in his writings will give you a sense of the province’s distinctive cultural baggage. If you have to pick only one read, go for The Fat Woman Next Door Is Pregnant. amazon.com
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watchWatch Before You Go: Watch (or re-watch, most likely) Adele’s video clip “Hello”. It was directed by Quebec prodigy kid Xavier Dolan, whose most recent release, It’s Only the End of the World, was filmed in part in Montreal and went on to win the Grand Prix at Cannes 2016.
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listenListen Before You Go: Anything by Arcade Fire – and then grab a seat at their new restaurant in town, Agrikol. agrikol.ca
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14A Montreal native, foodie extraordinaire An Tran is dedicated to sipping and savouring her way through the City of Saints, a journey she documents through juicy photos and mouthwatering videos on her blog, Instagram account and YouTube channel.
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