Jean-Talon Market: a Photo Essay
Local market is a must on my list of attractions in any new city. Where else will you catch the spirit of local cuisine better, blend with locals in search of the best deals, and sample so many foods that…
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Local market is a must on my list of attractions in any new city. Where else will you catch the spirit of local cuisine better, blend with locals in search of the best deals, and sample so many foods that…
Read moreMy first encounter with Canadian culture – as weird as it sounds – happened in Brazil where I shared an apartment with a guy from Canada. I remember how we discussed what food each of us, foreigners, missed most of…
Read moreWhen you go to Montreal for the very first time you walk to Schwartz’s Deli and have their smoked meat sandwich. End of discussion. Some people say: “Oh, this place is so touristic”, “They have nothing to offer but their fame”,…
Read moreOne early Sunday morning a girl woke up in Montreal dreaming of a beautiful hot breakfast of coffee and bagels. It wasn’t just any bagel she was craving. It was the most famous bagel of Montreal and, probably, Canada. It…
Read moreI know I use words such as “the best” and “the best I’ve ever had” quite a lot. But, in my defense, I only write about food that was superb and that I fell in love with. Second point in my…
Read moreI am a simple girl who’s not used to have her food served on a golden plate. Going to fancy restaurants for dinner not only raises excitement inside of me, but also nervous hesitation: do I belong here? is it…
Read moreHaving lived in Russia for most of my life, I never considered winter vacation a great idea. Actually, it wasn’t even an idea. I had enough snow in my everyday life, so travelling thousands of kilometers to see some more…
Read moreI know three words that, when used together in one sentence, instantly make you feel warm and cozy: winter, coffee, and books. Just imagine yourself sitting in a big chair with your legs up, a steaming cup of latte in one…
Read moreWhen I am told I can have a cocktail served in a glass made of ice in a bar built of ice inside a hotel constructed of ice, I am not going to miss out on this opportunity! Not surprisingly,…
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