Tips from Montrealers for Cybernet

McAttack · 06-03-2003, 03:04 PM

Alright Montreal people, let's give some suggestions on places to go to for anybody that comes in early. There's a bunch of us here so I'm sure we can find a few decent things, places to eat and all that.

Firstly, since you're at the Delta downtown. Everything is pretty much NORTH of where you are. Walk up the hill basically.

St-Catherine street is a long street where there's tons of shops if that's what you want to do. It is north of the hotel, about a 15min walk.

If you see "5 a 7" or "5@7", that's happy hour in french.

Old Montreal is just east of your hotel, the waterfront is just south. That's a nice little walk.

as for restaurants, go anywhere that looks nice to you and isn't a franchise. Bistros are normally great places to eat at.

The gay village has great restaurants to eat at.

Magnus3x · 06-03-2003, 05:02 PM

Eat a Poutine!!! not only is it good for you but contains all essential food groups in one meal. For some reason they taste better at 4am after a night of cocktails.

Phoenix · 06-03-2003, 05:43 PM

ahyes..i will get some poutine...but if you are coming into town make sure you get some real maple syrup on some waffles or pancakes one day for breakfast

NetRodent · 06-03-2003, 06:15 PM

We've created a list of good Montreal restaurants for those of you aren't constantly being wined and dined. There's something for every palate and budget:

http://www.webmasterrestaurants.com/

Panky · 06-03-2003, 08:43 PM

Welcum to XNations NetRodent!

NetRodent · 06-03-2003, 08:49 PM

Thanks Panky!

I've been lurking here occasionally for a while. I used to have an id here but I forgot what it was and I figured it was better to use the same name on all the boards.

Mister X · 06-03-2003, 08:53 PM

Learn these words... poutine Italienne avec extra fromage

Also... EVERYPLACE in Montreal delivers (almost). That goes for the depanneurs too. If you run out of smokes or beer and don't feel like going out to get them they'll bring them right to your door.

Mister X · 06-03-2003, 08:54 PM

And welcome (or welcome back) aboard the X NR!

NetRodent · 06-03-2003, 09:22 PM

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Originally posted by Mister X
Also... EVERYPLACE in Montreal delivers (almost). That goes for the depanneurs too. If you run out of smokes or beer and don't feel like going out to get them they'll bring them right to your door.

Thanks for reminding me about...

Panky · 06-03-2003, 10:25 PM

This has nothing to do with places to go or things to do but...

SAVE ALL YOUR RECEIPTS!

If you are a visitor to Canada, you can get reimbursed for a portion of the GST (Goods and Service tax) and HST (Harmonized Sales Tax).

Here is the official website that will tell you what qualifies and the procedure for reimbursement.
http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/tax/nonre...ors/tax-e.html

Dugmor · 06-03-2003, 11:40 PM

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Originally posted by Mister X

Also... EVERYPLACE in Montreal delivers (almost). That goes for the depanneurs too. If you run out of smokes or beer and don't feel like going out to get them they'll bring them right to your door.

There also some places that will deliver beer after 3:00 a.m. ........ that is is you know where to call.

One thing is I suggest......... If you plan on going to any night clubs make sure you dress very well.

Horg · 06-04-2003, 12:20 AM

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Originally posted by Mister X
Learn these words... poutine Italienne avec extra fromage

Also... EVERYPLACE in Montreal delivers (almost). That goes for the depanneurs too. If you run out of smokes or beer and don't feel like going out to get them they'll bring them right to your door.

Urgh, I don't like poutine italienne. Nothing beats a good old classic poutine!

McAttack · 06-04-2003, 10:17 AM

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Originally posted by Dugmor
There also some places that will deliver beer after 3:00 a.m. ........ that is is you know where to call.

One thing is I suggest......... If you plan on going to any night clubs make sure you dress very well.

Yes true. If you plan on going out, avoid running shoes, jeans (unless they're high-end Diesel style) and no hats.

St-Laurent Blvd just north of Sherbrooke is a great place for a trendy atmosphere.

Le Quartier Latin is a neighborhood that is known for having a great time. Mainly bars and pubs. Every cab driver will know that area.

BuggyG · 06-04-2003, 12:24 PM

well you can always forget the putine and head on over to McD's. They got a new Big Mac in town. Check it out

BuggyG · 06-04-2003, 12:24 PM

Here's anotehr shot. Now what do you think?? You still wanna get some??

Horg · 06-04-2003, 12:28 PM

Hehe
But you have the best of both world in Québec. A big mac AND a poutine in the same trio! Of course it's not the best poutine in town, but it's eatable.

Vid Vicious · 06-04-2003, 01:18 PM

montreal is know for the three basic food groups ..

1)Smoke meat (the best place is Schwartz on St laurent st, north West of the hotel ...

2) Souvalki - the best in my humble opinion is Marven's in Park X (greek town) at 8080 Ball Avenue corner of Wiseman

3) Pizza - Montreal pizza taste very different then any other city pizza .. kinda like Philly pizza but with a thicker crust

Wash it down with a tall glass of OJ (Orange Julep) Look for the big huge orange at the corner of Decarie and Pare ... A montreal Original !

Mister X · 06-04-2003, 01:19 PM

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Originally posted by Horg
Urgh, I don't like poutine italienne. Nothing beats a good old classic poutine!

Bahhh. Meat sauce is better than gravy!

Mister X · 06-04-2003, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by Vid Vicious
montreal is know for the three basic food groups ..

1)Smoke meat (the best place is Schwartz on St laurent st, north West of the hotel ...

2) Souvalki - the best in my humble opinion is Marven's in Park X (greek town) at 8080 Ball Avenue corner of Wiseman

3) Pizza - Montreal pizza taste very different then any other city pizza .. kinda like Philly pizza but with a thicker crust

Wash it down with a tall glass of OJ (Orange Julep) Look for the big huge orange at the corner of Decarie and Pare ... A montreal Original !

The cool thing is that you can combine 1 and 3 and get a pizza with smoked meat.

McAttack · 06-04-2003, 01:59 PM

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Originally posted by Mister X
The cool thing is that you can combine 1 and 3 and get a pizza with smoked meat.

AHHAHA! actually a great place we order from has #1 and 2 combined, so you get a pizza with Gyro meat on it! FANTASTIC! You can FEEL your heart clogging up!

NetRodent · 06-04-2003, 02:11 PM

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Originally posted by Vid Vicious
3) Pizza - Montreal pizza taste very different then any other city pizza .. kinda like Philly pizza but with a thicker crust

The pizza in Montreal is certainly unique. However, the proclivity
of Montrealers for putting toppings (like pepperoni) under the cheese is something I cannot understand.

Vid Vicious · 06-04-2003, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by NetRodent
The pizza in Montreal is certainly unique. However, the proclivity
of Montrealers for putting toppings (like pepperoni) under the cheese is something I cannot understand.

we are unique