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.
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