The olympics aren't the only thing going on in canada.
MONTRÉAL: go north of the border for once this weekend, head to the montréal high lights festival

sure, it may be sort of chilly up in montréal, but that's precisely why  this legendary 11-day mid-winter festival was created: to bring bright light, warmth and buzzing energy to the city. whatever you're into- fabulous food and wine, music from latin to jazz, any and all art media-montréal en lumiere has you covered. with over 100 concerts slated, 200 culinary and wine events, and more shows and exhibits than you'll be able to fit into your schedule, it's a perfect time to check out what some call "the paris of the americas.' best of all? much of the can't-miss excitement comes free of charge.

 
 
 
   
 
 
 

 

Sleep
where to sleep in montreal
right across from louis vuitton, this fab hotel is right in the middle of the action. with cozy double-down quilts, unpretentious yet refined service, in-suite fireplaces and bath goodies from lather, you might have to force yourself to get out and hit the town.

loews hôtel vogue
1425 de la montagne
montreal, québec h3g 1z3
514-285-5555

 
   
 

 

Eat
Where to Eat in Montreal
and in case you didn't get the memo, montréal is a serious foodie city. what better time to get initiated? 50 of the city's top restaurants are hosting top chefs, wine-producers and connoisseurs of all stripes for what promise to be some over-the-top culinary experiences.

le petit déjeune

two legendary montréal breakfast spots where crepes and eggs are taken to new heights:

creperie chez suzette
3 rue saint-paul est
514-874-1984

eggspectation
1313 de maisonneuve west(corner montagne)
514-842-3447


 
   
 

 

déjeuner
a couple of places to treat yourself to an indulgent midday meal:

milos restaurant
5357, avenue du parc
514-272-3522

ferreira cafe
1446, rue peel
514-848-0988

a few casual lunch spots:

m : brgr
2025 drummond
514-906-2747

reubens
1116 rue ste-catherine w
514-866-1029

 
   
 

 

dîner
a few blissfully high-end dinner spots  for memorable meals you'll surely be bragging about:

européa restaurant
1227, rue de la montagne
514-398-9229

la queue de cheval bar and steak house
1221 rene levesque o
514-390-0090

and for low-key dinner:
alexandre
- french bistro
1454 peel street/(near ste-catherine)
514-288 5105

weinstein & gavino's
- italian
1434 crescent street
514-288-2231

Bring on the Festival!

 
   
 



 

DANCE
Where to Dance in Montreal

and yes, we might be biased, but we're totally loving the latin-based caliente! series-dedicated to hot 'n' spicy rhythms-this year with a distinct portuguese accent. brazil's virginia rodrigues shares a historic double bill with the orquesta buena vista social club, also from portugal, best fado performer of 2007, singer ana moura, maria de medeiros; tony gouveia, performances from the likes of jorge martinez, papagroove, federico aubele, the cuban martinez show, roberto lópez and a major brazilian blowout starring paulo ramos, bïa and many others. métropolis feels the heat from calexico and the great lake swimmers, reggae from the aggrolites, and a major latin jazz evening from trumpeter arturo sandoval and cuban pianist hilario duran.

montreal high lights festival
february 18-28, 2010

 
 
   
 

 

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