Since moving to Toronto, there are a lot of Montreal food spots that I find myself really missing. On the top of my coffee shop list is Café Myriade, a quaint little store near Concordia University. In a small but cozy locale, this coffee shop carries a myriad (pun intended!) of specialty coffees and some of the best pastries I’ve had in town.
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Well, it’s the first of December and that means the Christmas season has officially arrived. I love this time of year and the multitude of things to do across the country, that contribute to that feeling of holiday cheer. I scoured the Internet for a few events I thought were worth checking out, but feel free to leave a comment and tell us what’s going on in your corner of the country, too!
VANCOUVER
Irving Berlin`s White Christmas: The Musical
When: Now until December 27
Make your days merry and bright by warming to this unforgettable musical about love and friendship. Based on the classic holiday film, this tap-dancing delight brims with tunes—including “Blue Skies,” “Sisters,” and the ever-popular “White Christmas”—that will fill you with the joy of the season.
Click here to buy tickets.
CALGARY
Once Upon A Christmas at Heritage Park
When: December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 2009
Celebrate the magic and wonder of Christmas Past. Tour the beautifully decorated Park on a horse-drawn wagon ride, visit Santa and his reindeer, and take a spin on the magical Town Square skating rink. Roving entertainment, hands-on Christmas activities and festive, holiday traditions will awaken your Christmas spirit. Celebrate the magic and wonder of Christmas Past. Tour the beautifully decorated Park on a horse-drawn wagon ride, visit Santa and his reindeer, and take a spin on the magical Town Square skating rink. Roving entertainment, hands-on Christmas activities and festive, holiday traditions will awaken your Christmas spirit. Click here for more information.
TORONTO
An evening with The Priests: Harmony
When: Friday, December 4, 2009, 8pm
Enjoy a very special musical evening with The Priests, the singing clergymen superstars who broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest selling classical debut album of all time. This celebration features songs from their second album entitled Harmony, released November 23rd, and conversations with Classical 96 FM Program Director John Van Driel. The event will assist in funding the St Paul’s Christmas Family Program, feeding local families in need this season. The evening is produced by Sony Music Entertainment Canada and will be recorded for broadcast on Classical 96 FM and Salt + Light Television. Performance takes place at St. Paul`s Basilica, 83 Powers Street, Toronto, M5A 3A8. Click here to buy tickets or call 1-866-9-GET-TIX; visit amazon.ca to buy their album.
MONTREAL
Christmas in the Park
When: Now until December 24, 2009
Christmas in the Park is a magical site where world music, opera, songs, storytellers, circus artists and street performers all come together in two festively decorated parks.
Click here for more information.
HALIFAX / DARTMOUTH
TD Bank Financial Group Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting
When: December 5, 2009, 4:30pm
This event features live entertainment, free hot chocolate and cookies (while quantities last), free Kiwanis Club “Santa Express Train Ride”, free Candy Canes (while quantities last), and a visit from Santa Claus at the HRM Fire Truck and fireworks. Nova Scotia Power is partnering with The Dartmouth Tree Lighting in order to promote energy efficient Christmas lighting and will be offering an exchange program during this event. Bring two sets of your old Christmas lights to the tree lighting ceremony. Nova Scotia Power will exchange your old Christmas lights for one set of energy efficient LED Christmas lights. Quantities are limited, and based on first come, first served.
Click here for more information or call (902) 490-6776.
Before my first coffee of the morning, I could very well be mistaken for an extra who’s wandered off the set of the latest George Romero flick. Sad but true.Â
My fave fix for that crack-of-dawn caffeine rush? My trusty Nespresso Essenza. It’s a capsule-based espresso machine that even I — with barista skills registering about zero  — can operate with complete ease. It’s become an entertaining essential, perfect for a no-sweat after-dinner sipper as the plates are being cleared and the guests retire to the living room. And I’ve got to mention how utterly easy Nespresso makes it to get their impressive array of replacement capsules both online (fantastic service, btw), and at any of their deliciously decadent Euro-inspired retail spots, including a brand new Boutique Bar in Montreal. Check it out…
Located at 2045 Rue Crescent, the Nespresso Boutique Bar gives coffee lovers in Montreal their first opportunity to purchase Nespresso’s coffee capsules in store. While Nespresso machines are widely available at upscale retail locations throughout the area, until now, the Nespresso capsules were only available online or by calling Nespresso directly at 1-800-562-1465. The Montreal bar marks the third Nespresso shop in the country, with both Toronto and Vancouver already enjoying Boutique-in-Shop locations at The Bay.
I love the wall of yummy capsules… They’re like little gems, with the flavours indicated by the colour of the capsules.Â
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The multi-level Montreal location boasts a full-service espresso bar, and offers different espresso-based recipes that guests can enjoy along with a tempting menu and seasonal specials prepared by Chef Giovanni Apollo of Le Traiteur. Makes for an exotic alternative to the soup n’ sandwich combo at trusty old Tim Hortons. 
Photos by Judith A. Richard
The iconic Barcelona Chair goes girlie! This rose-tinted classic is a special offer at Barami for the month of October, with 10 per cent of proceeds going towards Breast Cancer Research. Check out the October 2008 issue of STYLE AT HOME - on newsstands now – for a full page of the sweetest pretty-in-pink home essentials!
Price: $999
Available at: Barami, Montreal, 514-849-5000
Moleskine’s City Notebooks are the “little black book” for the stylish globetrotter. These handsome journals based on design destinations like Paris, London and New York include city-specific maps, ample space for note-taking, conversion charts, and sticky sheets to overlay on maps so that you can trace your route as you go, serving as both a guide AND souvenir of worldly meanderings. The Autumn 2008 Moleskine lineup sees two more Canadian cities included in the series – Toronto and Vancouver, joining the pre-existing Montreal offering –  a sure sign of the increasing recognition Canada’s earning among the world’s top design destinations! Yay us!
Price: $23
Available at: Chapters and Indigo Books & Music, 800-832-7569.
I’m on assignment for STYLE AT HOME in Montreal next week, and I can’t wait to check out Barami- a hot new furniture destination that I’ve had my eye on since it opened a few months back. I’ve had the chance to browse their wares online, and I’m loving the lines of the Heal’s-inspired Designa dining table – cool and contemporary, with the silhouette of turned legs providing a shot of chic.
Price: $2,499 (for 240x100x75cm model)
Available at: Barami, 404 St. Jacques O., Montreal, 514-849-5000
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