Blockbuster Hamilton and Waitress serve up Broadway musical magic mikecohen August 22, 2016 4435 NEW YORK – There are many reasons to go to New York City, but the extraordinary selection of Broadway productions heads the list. On our most recent trip, we got to see four spectacular musicals: Hamilton, Wait...
Branzino Restauraunt represents a highlight at the revamped Le Méridien Versailles mikecohen August 14, 2016 9113 I was recently invited to visit Le Méridien Versailles and check out its new look. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide was unveiling a comprehensive renovation of the intimate 108-downtown Montreal guestroo...
Vieux-Port Steakhouse is a sizzling summer spot and popular year-round mikecohen August 14, 2016 11309 When it comes to summer time dining, my family loves the experience at the Vieux-Port Steakhouse (www.vieuxportsteakhouse.com). Located at 39 St. Paul Street, right in the heart of Old Montreal, it is the ideal...
155 Fahrenheit – Old Montreal’s hot new restaurant mikecohen August 13, 2016 6865 We interrupt our traditional Travel column for a look at some suggested dining establishments in Montreal. New to the scene is 155 Fahrenheit, located at 42 McGill Street in Old Montreal and the brainchild of ...
P.F. Chang’s an experience like no other mikecohen July 14, 2016 7597 Restaurant Rap P.F. Chang’s locales on Décarie and in Laval offer an experience like no other Long before Montreal got its first P.F. Chang’s restaurant, I was a huge fan of the global chain. I would always s...
CityPASS is a good investment when visiting New York City mikecohen May 11, 2016 4295 NEW YORK CITY - My family and I recently enjoyed a wonderful five days in New York City. Of course, the Big Apple is also one pretty terrific place to shop, from the boutiques of Madison Avenue, the iconic depa...
Dining out in the Big Apple mikecohen April 18, 2016 4416 Dining out in the Big Apple: Benjamin Steakhouse and db Bistro Moderne There is no question about it. New York City is indeed the place to dine, with an endless array of choices to please your palate. We en...
The iconic Algonquin Hotel in New York City has quite a history mikecohen March 22, 2016 9015 Travel Spotlight When travelling to New York City, it is always a coup to find accommodations within walking distance of magical Times Square. On our recent trip we truly hit the jackpot with the famous Algo...
Fairmont Queen Elizabeth – the renovation project mikecohen March 20, 2016 8514 As for the renovation project, a grand reopening is set for June 2017. All of the common areas and about 500 guest rooms will be ready for the celebrations marking the 375th anniversary of Montreal and the 150t...
There is still time for Afternoon Tea Service before the Queen Elizabeth Hotel makeover mikecohen March 20, 2016 11634 With a major $140 million renovation project planned for Montreal’s preeminent downtown hotel, there are plenty of reasons to spend some time at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth before it closes for 11 months in mi...
