I wanted to celebrate my return to blogging after a few years with a bang! This foodie loves the culinary delicacies that Montreal offers and I wanted to share with you my go-to restaurants for food. I prefer to use the word “favourite” rather than “best”. I have no issues sending people to these places […]
My love affair with Montreal began at a very young age. My parents were two Italian immigrants who left their homeland to build better lives for themselves. I was lucky enough to be raised in a city where cultural diversity is welcomed and where we do have the opportunity to live a good life. Montreal […]
It’s no secret that my Italian roots are deeply imbedded in me. My family has given me the most beautiful gift in passing down those Italian traditions that they brought with them when they immigrated to Quebec many years ago. My friends and family also know that I am a genuine foodie, and I get […]
It’s no secret that Montrealers love public art. Whether it’s the city’s “joie de vivre” or the fact that we have the most artists per capita in the entire country, we are fortunate enough to have such amazing art in the form of murals, sculptures, graffiti art, etc. This blog post will focus on my […]
I love arteries such as Ontario street that have small local merchants catering to those living in the fun Hochelaga Maisonneuve borough. While it may not be as pretty as some other streets such as Saint-Catherine street (when it is not under construction) or the Main, it more than compensates with its authenticity and local […]
Whether you still plan on visiting my fine city or have just returned from your weekend in the metropolis here are my suggestions for the soundtrack of your time here. We are the most artistic city in the country after all! I have a natural tendency to favour indie songs so don’t be surprised by […]
The Genius Of Guido Nincheri – An Introduction Who is Guido Nincheri? I get asked that question quite frequently when I begin to mention this Italian artist during my tours. Guido Nincheri was an influential artist born in Prato, Tuscany who notably studied architecture, painting, sculpting and became a master in the art of stained-glass […]
