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What’s your favorite spot for happy hour? Peel Pub (1196 Rue Peel, 514-844-7296). OPPOSITE: Timothy Saccenti. THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Lafond, D courtesy of Quebec Tourism; DeAnna Janes; Jean-François Hamelin courtesy of Quebec Tourism; Osheaga / Carl Jabido. Cheap spaghetti, 50-cent chicken wings. Favorite landmark? The Olympic stadium (4141 Avenue Pierre-de Coubertin, 514-252-4141). Pure ‘70s design gem. Undiscovered gem? The Montreal Poutine (161 Rue Saint Paul Est, 514-656-0935). Fries, cheese curds, and gravy. If you’ve never had poutine, it’s the first thing you should do when you get here. Best place to get it is Lafleur (3620 Rue St-Denis, 514-848-1804), or Banquise (994 Rue Rachel Est, 514-525-2415). Favorite neighborhood? St-Henri is the best neighborhood. Where mullets and hipsters live side by side in perfect harmony. Best place for coffee? I don’t drink coffee, but apparently the best place for coffee is called Cafe Olimpico (124 Rue St-Viateur Ouest, 514-495-0746). A bunch of old Portuguese dudes serving $1 coffee. Late night haunts? Late night food at The Main (3864 SaintLaurent Boulevard, 514-843-8126) or Miami Deli (3090 Rue Sherbrooke Est, Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 514-525-0600). What: CHROMEO played a hometown set last Live music venue? White, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Lorde, and The Metropolis (59 Rue Sainte-Catherine up-and-comers at the popular Montreal Est, 514-844-3500) will always be a classic. gathering. Best shawarma? for miles and miles of mind-blowing music. Amir (6365 Sherbrooke W., 514-481-5559). When: July 31-August 2, 2015 year, alongside performances by Jack Why: Wander the beautiful Montreal park Where: Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal Best place to still buy records? Primitive Disques (3830, Rue Saint-Denis, 514-845-6017). Recommended hotel for someone visiting? Hotel 10 (10 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, 855-390-6787). Favorite clothing/shoe boutiques? Fripe-prix (6960, Rue SaintHubert, 514-274-9666). Best thrift ever. CULTURE COLLIDE . 87