Sipping Vino with Vaynerchuk
America’s hottest sommelier, GARY VAYNERCHUK, was in Montreal last week for the launch of his inspiring, best-selling book, CRUSH IT!   Since I often go to my FAVOURITE MONTREAL WINE BARS and order vino using a random, oblivious process of my own invention (hey, a girl can’t be perfect!), I thought this would be a great opportunity to train my

The Lexus of Shopping Malls: Rockland Centre
Let’s face it girls. It’s almost winter. Which means, I am not shopping outside.  

Montreal raises the bar – the Wine Bar that is
Known as a sexy city with a European feel, it comes as no surprise that wine culture is an integral part of life in Montreal. With BRING YOUR OWN WINE RESTAURANTS on almost every corner, and a choice of wine bars almost as varied as the grapes they’re made from, Montreal is certainly setting the wine bar high!    Since I’ve spent so many moments kicking back with girlfriends over a glass of grape, here is an ode to my favourite Montreal Wine Bars.  

Designer Shopping : Helmer Boutique
Montreal designer HELMER JOSEPH could not have thought of a better time to open his brand new boutique on St-Laurent Boulevard.   With Montreal Fashion Week recently coming to an end, fashionistas from around the world will be able to put their hands on his incredible designs; fresh OFF THE RUNWAY! 

Gary Vaynerchuk: Crushing It à la Montréal
One of today’s biggest internet crimes is not knowing GARY VAYNERCHUK   Guilty as charged?   Fear not. Here’s your opportunity to polish your knowledge on America’s most prominent sommelier, business mogul, propelling author, social media GOD and 18th MOST INFLUENTIAL MAN of 2009 – yes, that would be before Brad Pitt AND George Clooney!   As Tim Ferriss puts it, “anyone looking to supercharge their career should beg, borrow, and steal to le