Quartier Mode is going permanent!

If you thought you heard a little rumour about the success of Tiffany Elton and her pop ups and eye for design, you heard right.

Quartier Mode is going permanent!!!

Elton has found a location and she'll be setting up shop next month.

For those of you not familiar with the "Pop Ups" that have been popping up around the city, Elton has taken the fashion world to another level by showcasing up and coming designers in her last two temporary "show rooms".

For those of you who missed them, you're in luck, you'll be able to find her works along with other labels at her new boutique on Trendy St-Laurent this September.

This boutique promises to be a one stop shop for the best in Montreal fashion. From clothing to accessories you'll definitely find some unique treasures including some lovely local gifts.

Be sure to drop by!

For more information and updates, click here: http://quartiermode.com/daily/

29th Annual "Just For Laughs" Comedy Festival is coming!!!

Festival 2011 promises to be a real treat this year featuring Russell Peters, Eric Stonestreet, Craig Ferguson, Daniel Tosh, Louis CK, John Oliver, Eddie Izzard, Kevin Smith and new BIG special event galas!

Here are a few that you just can't miss!

BEST NIGHT EVER
Launching the Festival is one of the biggest comedy stars, Russell Peters. This show will feature a personally selected line-up of his favourite and funniest comedian friends. This will certainly be "The Best Night Ever!"
Join Russels, Jeremy Hotz, Jimmy Carr, Dom Irrera, Sebastian Maniscalco, Nick Thune and more...
Dates: July 28 – 7:00 & 10:00 PM
Location: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – Place des Arts

CRAIG FERGUSON’S INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF COMEDY
Join the wild host of CBS’s The Late Late Show. Craig Ferguson returns to Montreal to his fellow international comedians looking to become North American household names.
Dates: July 30 – 7:00 & 10:00 PM
Location: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – Place des Arts

This is the one I want to see!!!
MODERN LOVE: THE RELATIONSHIP SHOW
Hosted by Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet
Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet (Cam) will be owning his own show called "Modern Love: The Relationship Show". This gala is going to be sooooo funny! It's all about the things we need, love and obsess about. Is your cat your best friend? Have a mad crush on a celebrity? Get ready for "modern love" to be dissected in every way imaginable. Hosted by Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet and featuring Bob Marley, Debra DiGiovanni, Robert Kelly, Tim Minchin and more!
Dates: July 29 – 7:00 PM
Location: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – Place des Arts

DECLINE OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE?!
Hosted by The Daily Show’s John Oliver
Now if it’s politics you love, then get ready for the controversial "Decline of the American Empire?!" This will be hosted by "The Daily Show’s" own John - a British stand-up fave. Get ready to piss your political trousers. Comics will speak their mind, debating on the future – or lack thereof – of the USA. Hosted by John Oliver and starring Colin Quinn, Marc Maron, Alonzo Bodden and more.
Dates: July 31 – 7:00 PM
Location: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – Place des Arts

A TRIBUTE TO NERDS
How about something for the digically addicted? "A Tribute to Nerds" will be for you! Does your day consist of downloading apps, reading graphic novels, and lining up at the Mac Store at 5:00 AM to get in on Steve Jobs’ latest vision? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then this show was made for you.
Dates: July 29 – 10:00 PM
Location: Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier – Place des Arts

MORE COMEDY NOT TO BE MISSED!

THE NASTY SHOW
Forget about “Got Milk?”. "Got Balls?" Can you handle one of the most insulting shows in the history of stand-up comedy? You can try to hide, but no one is safe from our host, The Roastmaster General himself, Jeffrey Ross.
Dates: July 14 – 7:00 & 9:30 PM
July 15 & 16 – 7:00, 9:30 & 11:59 PM
Location: Metropolis

EDDIE IZZARD – STRIPPED
Eddie Izzard brings his show Stripped to the Gesù! From the vantage point of his elegant, sexy and absurd universe, Eddie tackles topics ranging from the origin of language to Wikipedia, from banjos to helicopters, from God to the creation of life and of course… bananas. The NY Times declared him to be “the most brilliant stand-up comedian of his generation—he is deliriously, dizzyingly, catch-your-breath funny.” Did we mention he’s also presenting an additional special show in French? Oui, c’est vrai!
Dates: July 11 to 13 –7:00 PM
July 11 – 9:30 PM (in French)
Location: Gesù – Centre de créativité

TIM MINCHIN
Spend an evening with one of the classiest and most talented international performers working today. This is a full-out comedy/music experience that will make you think and laugh.
Dates: July 28 to 30 – 9:00 PM
Location: L’Astral

DANNY BHOY – WANDERLUST
He is one of the most sought-after comedians working in the world today and 2011 sees Danny return to our shores with a brand-new show to delight his ever-growing Canadian fan base. More mesmerizing anecdotes and quick-fire wit from the globetrotting Scot are guaranteed to leave Montreal audiences with a smile on their face and wanderlust in their hearts. His last run here completely sold out, so early booking is highly recommended for this brilliant, busy Scot.
Dates: July 19 to 23 and July 26 to 30 – 7:00 PM
Location: Gesù – Centre de créativité

JIMMY CARR – LAUGHTER THERAPY
Since the turn of the century, Jimmy has been a ‘fun slinger’ of international repute. Laughter Therapy will be an evening of nonstop jokes, gags and banter. If you’ve got a sick sense of humour, then maybe laughter really is the best medicine. Not for the sensitive and overactive moral compasses. Need I say more?

Dates: July 21 to 24 and July 27 to 30 – 9:30 PM
Location: Gesù – Centre de créativité

ONE-STOP WORLD TOUR: The Best of Britcom, O’Comics and Late Nite Down Under
Dates: July 25 to 27 – 9:30 PM
Location: Club Soda

THE BAR MITZVAH SHOW
Eat something! You look thin! I am not a travel agent for guilt trips! Get ready for the return of the funniest, most Jewy show you’ve ever seen (apart from your family’s Passover seder). OY!
Dates: July 27 & 28 – 7:00 PM
Location: Théâtre Jean Duceppe – Place des Arts

MOM COM
It’s time for moms of the world to speak up, unite in laughter and gab about anything and everything mom-related. An evening brought to you by hilarious comedians will tell you things most moms are too sweet to say. No apple pie will be served. Wear clean undies.
Dates: July 29 & 30 – 7:00 PM
Location: Théâtre Jean Duceppe – Place des Arts

TALK OF THE FEST
Too little time, too much to see? Can’t decide? Going nutso? Try this! Talk of the Fest brings you the Fest’s hottest acts, all hosted by popular blogger/podcaster Chris Hardwick (The Nerdist). You will soon understand why they’re the Talk of the Fest!
Dates: July 25 to 27 – 7:00 PM
July 30 – 7:00 & 9:30 PM
Location: Club Soda

NASTY GIRLS NIGHT OUT
Think girls don’t have balls just as big as guys? Notwithstanding human anatomy, these girls are about to show everyone just how edgy, risky, shocking, hilarious and downright nasty women can be in the world of comedy. Girls, grab your nastiest friends (even the ones who never swear) and head out for a ladies’ night out on the town. Guys, wear your jock straps.
Dates: July 28 – 7:30 PM
Location: Metropolis

There are W-A-A-A-A-A-Y too many shows to go into details, but for sure, they will all be hilarious and YOU NEED THEM! Afterall, Montreal is rated the Happiest Place in the World!

Stay tuned for our über-cool Zoofest announcement!

For more information, click on this link:

http://www.hahaha.com/en/montreal/overview

Source: Just For Laughs Group

Yoel Diaz - Encuentros

Yoel Diaz brought the roof down at Montreal's local "Upstairs" bar and grill this Tuesday.With the launching of his new CD "Encuentros", Diaz shone a bright light on Cuban Jazz.

True to the meaning of the title, "Encuentros" Diaz absolutely brought together the "meeting" of artistic and muscial adventure. The rhythm of the tight ensemble of musicians made keeping still almost impossible as you felt compelled to move to the beat of the congos.

While Diaz's masterful "tickeling of the ivories" was second to none, Karen Young's sultry voice has only improved to perfection like a fine wine. Her lustrous voice almost brought me to tears. All I can say is what a welcoming and refreshing addition to our world of international music.

Click on this link to watch performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICo_y_okRDc

Bravo!

Best Bagels

Nothing screams Montreal brunch (or apres bar snack) louder than a "real" Montreal bagel with cream cheese. It's tradition. The only question is - Fairmount or St-Viateur? That is an age old Montreal question that locals are very passionate about.
I recently went on a visit to both and frankly, I'm still stumped! I reviewed both of them. Here they are in alphabetical order.






Fairmount has a very nice variety of flavoured bagels (along with the traditional sesame seed and poppy seed ones) and is home to one of my all time faves, the "chocolate chip" bagel with flecks of orange rind. It's got the stuff dreams are made of.

Fairmount Bagel is located at:

74 Fairmount W., Montreal, QC. H2T 2M2
http://www.fairmountbagel.com/eng/index.htm

St-Viateur's no slouch for flavoured bagels either and also home the scrumptous and traditional sesame seed and poppy seed ones. The day I went, all varieties seems to be coming straight out of the oven. The aroma was intoxicating. I had the "all dressed" and let me tell you, it had flavour bursting out of it's wonderful bagel seams.

St-Viateur bagel has numerous shops around the city but the original bakery is located at:
263 StViateur W., Montreal, QC, H2V 1Y1
http://www.stviateurbagel.com/main/

Fairmount & St-Viateur bagel are open 24 hours.

Yippee!!!

Whichever way you go, you're sure to enjoy! I sure do... I love them both!

Time for mine...

Get yer own!