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wendyg's fave home fries is at Insomnia Restaurant

wendyg — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:53:28 GMT

wendyg's fave home fries is at Insomnia Restaurant because They are gooey and glorious. The potatoes are crisp and covered in a delicious barbecue sauce. If you can get seated at one of the comfy couches in the back that's an added bonus.

wendyg's fave local grocery store is at The Kitchen Table Grocery Stores

wendyg — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:48:42 GMT

wendyg's fave local grocery store is at The Kitchen Table Grocery Stores because I wouldn't necessarily conduct an entire grocery shop at The Kitchen Table because it is more pricey than mega supermarkets, but it's a great store for little pick-me-ups...the fruit and veggies are extremely fresh as well.

wendyg's fave patio is at Hemingway's Restaurant

wendyg — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:37:30 GMT

wendyg's fave patio is at Hemingway's Restaurant because It's always packed and since there's a covering you can enjoy the great outdoors even on a rainy summer night.

wendyg's fave home furnishings, etc is at Artzy Phartzy

wendyg — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:35:16 GMT

wendyg's fave home furnishings, etc is at Artzy Phartzy because the store on Queen West has a great selection of furniture and cute decor items for awesome prices. The plates and bowls are particularly faveworthy.

wendyg's fave mint mocha chip frappuccino is at Starbucks Coffee Co

wendyg — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:29:59 GMT

wendyg's fave mint mocha chip frappuccino is at Starbucks Coffee Co because I'm drinking one right now and I'm getting nervous because it's almost finished! It's the best summer drink because there's mint, chocolate, coffee, ice, and if you get it made 'light' there are few downsides. A reliable and consistently fulfilling snack.

wendyg's fave place to play girls baseball is at Trinity Bellwoods Park

wendyg — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:37:23 GMT

wendyg's fave place to play girls baseball is at Trinity Bellwoods Park because Trinity is always the best place to play ball in our girls baseball league...it's located right downtown, there are plenty of people just hanging out and watching our games, and the baseball field is great! I don't care if I win or lose as long as I'm at this park.

wendyg's fave cute trinkets is at Urban Outfitters

wendyg — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:21:02 GMT

wendyg's fave cute trinkets is at Urban Outfitters because there's always something at urban outfitters for everyone...they have the best little trinkets and books that make great gifts. The home furnishings are a great way to brighten up any place too!

wendyg's fave italian restaurant is at Banfi

wendyg — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:15:47 GMT

wendyg's fave italian restaurant is at Banfi because this restaurant is always packed, and for good reason...the pastas are super big and the thin crust pizzas are amazing. Their grilled calamari appetizer is my favourite thing on the menu - tons of garlic!

wendyg's fave last-minute hangout spot is at Vol De Nuit

wendyg — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:45:14 GMT

wendyg's fave last-minute hangout spot is at Vol De Nuit because whenever I'm deciding last-minute to grab a few drinks at a local bar, Vol De Nuit is the obvious choice. It's never too crowded, the drinks are super reasonable, the people don't care if you're wearing running shoes...it's like a Montreal 'cheers.'

wendyg's fave cobblestone patio is at Vol De Nuit

wendyg — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:38:48 GMT

wendyg's fave cobblestone patio is at Vol De Nuit because the cobblestone pedestrian area at Prince Arthur and St. Laurent is packed with great restaurants and bars...and Vol De Nuit has always had my fave patio in the summer months, where you can sit outside and enjoy the crowds of people and sip on some cheap refreshments.

wendyg's fave Sushi Restaurant is at Mikado Montreal

wendyg — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:31:55 GMT

wendyg's fave Sushi Restaurant is at Mikado Montreal because this place has great sushi and such an inviting atmosphere...it's located on one of my absolute favourite streets in Montreal.

wendyg's fave clothing store chain is at Urban Outfitters

wendyg — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:26:23 GMT

wendyg's fave clothing store chain is at Urban Outfitters because I am a fan of urban outfitters in general, but I particulalry love the Montreal store because they always seem to have the best clothes in stock and plenty of it...their vintage-looking tees are the best, and they have the cutest shirts for going out and great shoes...oh and the best little accesories, and home decorations. This location is my fave urban stop!

wendyg's fave manicures is at Tonic Salon Spa

wendyg — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:16:47 GMT

wendyg's fave manicures is at Tonic Salon Spa because This is the best place in Montreal for manicures because it is not too expensive, you're treated like royalty from the second you enter the place and they have a nice assortment of polishes.

wendyg's fave Greasy spoon is at McGill Pizza

wendyg — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:13:02 GMT

wendyg's fave Greasy spoon is at McGill Pizza because this place is your typical greasy spoon restaurant and for all the right reasons: great club sandwiches, eggs, buttered toast, salty fries, and an unsassuming environment. Right in the McGill student area, it's always packed with young people with their bookbags, and some older folks reading the paper and enjoying a cup of joe.

wendyg's fave thursday night hangout is at Tokyo Bar

wendyg — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:08:13 GMT

wendyg's fave thursday night hangout is at Tokyo Bar because there is always a fun party on Thursdays at Tokyo..great music, right in the middle of everything on St. Laurent.

wendyg's fave music while I eat is at L'avenue

wendyg — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:19:43 GMT

wendyg's fave music while I eat is at L'avenue because even though I've only had the chance to eat at L'avenue for breakfast, I've always been pleasantly serenaded while I eat with some funky tunes...it may be early in the morning/afternoon but how could I not enjoy the music while I stuff myself with a succulent breakfast.

wendyg's fave old school deli is at Schwartz's Montreal

wendyg — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:12:22 GMT

wendyg's fave old school deli is at Schwartz's Montreal because aside from the amazing deli treats, the atmosphere at Schwartz's is what truly makes this place such a Montreal staple. It's one of the few places in the city where noone really cares about how you're dressed or who you're with, as long as you've got an appetite and plenty of time to wait in line you're good to go.

wendyg's fave Rooftop Patio is at Tokyo Bar

wendyg — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:18 GMT

wendyg's fave Rooftop Patio is at Tokyo Bar because This is a great bar to begin with, but the patio is especially phenomenal in the summer when you can hear the music but still enjoy the scenery and nice weather.

wendyg's fave chic salon is at Tonic Salon Spa

wendyg — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:55:58 GMT

wendyg's fave chic salon is at Tonic Salon Spa because This salon boasts three floors of full aesthetic care...I have ventured in a few times for a haircut and have always been pleased...the ambience is very relaxing and the prices are good for such a happening downtown salon.

wendyg's fave Museum is at Musee d'Art Contemporain de Montreal

wendyg — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:51:28 GMT

wendyg's fave Museum is at Musee d'Art Contemporain de Montreal because This museum is like a mini city bursting with contemporary culture, right in the downtown core. I once had to write an article on an exhibition here and it was such a treat to view some of Montreal's finest collections.