Buy Now: The Perfect Tonic with Montreal’s 3/4oz
Take your G&T to the next level with 3/4 Tonic’s homebrew. Esther tests out the goods and reports on her findings.
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Ready, Set, Read : Salon du Livre in Montreal
Celebrate French literature in all its forms this weekend at the Salon du Livre.
QWF Awards Tonight!
The Quebec Writers’ Federation Holds its annual awards ceremony tonight with food, drink, music, and lots of ink.
Check out Restaurant Day While You Still Can
Pop Up restaurants for a single day all over Montreal (OK, mostly the Plateau but other places too). Check them out and see what amazing chefs we hide in our neighborhoods.
Drawing on His Roots from Grandmother’s Diary to Tintin: Interview with Philippe Girard
Cartoonist Philippe Girard talks about his career, influences and how his grand-mother inspired his latest book “La Grande Noirceur”
The Secret Life of Werewolf Players
Jenny Donovan is raising money on Kickstarter for her new version of the underground game of Werewolf.
Montreal’s Royal Food Craze : Crown Pickle is the King of the Dill Pickle
Get your teeth into the perfect dill pickle, made right here in Montreal. Interview with David Courteau about his company.
Book of the Month Club: The Great War for Peace by William Mulligan
Reflections on how World War I brokered the world peace of today.
Sweetest Treats of the Season: Chocolats Andrée Celebrates 75 Years
75 years young, this Rue Parc chocolate shop keeps what’s been working since the ’40s and has only built on that success.
Photo Journal: En Masse Exhibit Gets Colourful
Celebratory opening of new gallery space for En Masse features colourful works.
When Jesus Went Electric : Kickstarter for Scorpion Dagger Augmented Book
James Kerr’s incredible animations of Northern Renaissance paintings are being turned into an augmented book, available now on Kickstarter. Read here and join the campaign.
Book of the Month Club: THE GARMENTS OF COURT AND PALACE by Philip Bobbitt
Machiavelli re-examined as a not a scheming civil servant.
Montreal Comiccon Aims Big for 2014 Edition
This year’s weekend was a blast with cosplayers representing every genre imaginable (and some not), fantastic guests, great events, and a massive marketplace
Eastern Bloc Poutine and Garage Sale Day
Michael Bakouch took a quick peek at the garage sale at Eastern Bloc to celebrate its seventh season.
Art Tattoo Montreal Leaves Its Mark on the City
A wide variety of styles and artists were on hand to ink your body or provide some body art.
It’s Better Handmade : Etsy Fait Au Canada Weekend
With 60 etsy vendors offering their wares this weekend, we pick out a few favorites.
Photojournal of Puces POP : Great Things by Real People
For those ready to early bird their holiday shopping or fans of delightful home made products, Puces POP is always a welcome visitor to fall.
Book of the Month Club : The Universe Within by Neil Turok
Book about quantum physics from the CBC Massey lectures reviewed here.
Otakuthon Wrap Up : The Festival with Something For Every Character
Rachel talked to attendees of the Otakuthon Festival to find out what the highlights of the three day long event were.