Restaurants

A – Apple.  Give one to your prof, I dare you.  Infinity points if you wink at him/her.  HA!

B: La Brehandaise Creperie
Toronto's first authentic creperie, nestled on Queen St., is the perfect place for a francophile Valentine's brunch a deux, but also a great place to gossip with girlfriends about disastrous Valentine's past. So whether you're celebrating as a duo or a dream team, sip crisp apple cider in a space that feels miles away from winter. 942 Queen St. W., (647) 351-0803

C -  CARDS. 
No matter what it is you do today, whether you are single or attached, totally in love or totally against love – you have to make cards.  Make them cynical if you must, but make 'em. read more...

The newly refurbished Dominion Square Tavern opened its doors earlier this month, and the place is stunning. With Baldwin’s Barmacie’s Alex Baldwin at the helm, the formerly grungy pub has been restored to its original 1920s splendor. High ceilings, antique hand-carved wall hangings, checkered yellow-and green horsy tiles, metal drum bathroom sinks, quirky glass wear: charming design details abound at the DST. read more...

by Louisa Cohen

Start waiting in line now… yep … right now. That is if you want to get a table on Sunday morning. I may be exaggerating a tad, but the line-up is no joke at Medina Café on Beatty next to Chambar (both are blessings from the Chambar Restaurant Corporation). This narrow space serves up a brunch so good you get the evil eye from the passer-byers, and feel a sense of entitlement just for landing a seat in the joint.

Anyone that knows me knows I hate waiting in lines. I won’t wait to get into a club…I’d rather change in the middle of a store then get a change-room…but I have no pride, nor shame when it comes to waiting for food. I will starve with a Ghandi mentality for Café Medina. read more...

by Heidi Craig

Forget resolutions, liver cleanses and sugar fasts – mid-winter in Montreal is no time for moderation. Salad doesn’t cut it when it’s thirty below; instead, warm your insides with a wild boar chop. And nothing takes the edge off 4pm sunsets like Grand Marnier iced mousse.

For the 3rd year in a row, the Happening Gourmand has conspired to coax us out of January hibernation with value-conscious fine dining. From now until January 31st, every night eight Old Montreal restaurants will be offering a choice of appetizer, main and dessert at a prix fixe of $18, $22 or $27. read more...