My husband and I visited Montréal for the first time in late October 2014. We rented a flat in Petite Italie and our host insisted on making a dinner reservation for us at Hôtel Herman. It was for Sunday evening, which is a popular day for restaurants to take the night off. She called and […]
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Montréal, Quebec: Bota Bota Spa
The most unique spa experience I’ve had thus far was on a historic mid-century ferry boat in Old Montréal. It was used as a ferry boat in the 1950s and 1960s, and even spent some years as a show boat, hosting many shows on the river! In 2008 it was acquired by a family who […]
Dish: Loup de Mer at Maison Boulud in Montréal
I have always dreamed of dining in one of Daniel Boulud’s restaurants and was lucky enough to do so while visiting Montréal. Maison Boulud is located inside the beautifully historic Ritz-Carlton. I ordered the Loup de Mer with fennel and figs. Each bite was a beautiful symphony of flavors – each note perfectly balanced. Cheers […]