Located in the east end of Montréal the 2 boroughs of Hochelega-Maisonneuve (HoMa to the locals) and Rosemont- Petite Patrie are fast becoming hit places to live. HoMa is undergoing a massive transformation. Rosemont, on the other hand, is a family hub. The real estate market is on fire with houses and duplexes selling in hours (we know… we tried to buy there last summer!). Anybody living here will boast about the neighborhood feeling of the area and the lively commercial streets.
1- Marché Maisonneuve:
One cannot visit HoMa without spending an hour (or two) at the Maisonneuve Market. Pure sensory overload & all sorts of gourmet discoveries.
2- Régine Café
Régine Café is a salty & sweet breakfast & brunches haven. If you don’t know what to choose, opt for their tiered platter on which you’ll be able to taste some of their homemade patisseries, toasts, homemade Nutella (yes yes I said Nutella made from scratch!), banana butter, peanut crunch & fresh fruits. Yum!!
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Les déjeuners et les brunchs sont à l’honneur chez Régine où les plats salés et sucrés se côtoient. Vous ne savez pas quoi choisir ? Optez pour le plateau étagé à partager comprenant une sélection de pâtisseries maison, yogourt brûlé, rôties, Nutella maison, beurre de banane, crunch aux arachides et fruits frais que vous pourrez d’un café torréfié à Montréal ou d’un jus d’orange frais pressé.
source: La Bouche Pleine
3- Les Canailles, as seen by Paule T.B., illustrator:
“This is a heart-felt favorite of mine. My friends and I tried this new bring your own wine restaurant the minute it opened. In HoMa, it’s not every day that new amazing cuisine comes around. This is a small, warm, beautiful place, rustic and modern at once. The food…You just go and try it for yourself! Amazing, everytime. From brunch, to lunch, to delicious appetizers, creative specialité du jour, homemade desserts, this place is everything you want.” – Paule T.B.
4- William J. Walter:
Sausage maker and microbrewery… a place where to take your man after a day of design shopping! True Québec tradition with over 50 choices of handmade sausages.
5- Arhoma:
I would drive 300 km to have lunch there! I’d be really hungry by the time I’d get there but hey, it’s that good. This “boulangerie” has a thing for bread and reinventing in every way possible. Plus they have a gourmet counter where you can bring home all the goodies, from their famous breads to a vast collection of curated cheeses and patisseries.
Photo Arhoma: source: Cyberpresse
6- M sur Masson:
One comes here like they would at an old friend’s house. Sip a glass of wine and enjoy their interpretations of classic comfort foods. Plus the décor is subtle but inviting with their long church benches and low lights. Very popular for Sunday Brunches.
7- Le Valois
Trendy and very European, the Valois is a place to see & be seen. No wonders the restaurant is always full since it offers a menu at reduced prices after 9:30 pm.
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Témoin de la revitalisation du quartier HoMa, Le Valois est un bistro d’inspiration européenne toujours achalandé, même en soirée. Il faut dire que l’endroit offre une table d’hôte à prix réduit après 21 h 30. En tout temps, vous pourrez y découvrir une cuisine exécutée avec soin dans un décor tout en couleurs avec ses nombreux vitraux signé par l’architecte Luc Laporte.
source: Promenades Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
8- Beaufort Café
A favourite place of mine, the Café Ellefsen, recently closed its doors and in its place sprung the Café Beaufort. Inspired by Scandinavian cuisine, the café offers such dishes as the gravlax & blinis (tiny “crêpes” filled with caviar) but also burgers and other delicacies.
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Le café Ellefsen qui faisait les charmes de la rue Saint-Zotique a laissé sa place au Beaufort Café. Les amateurs de l’Ellefsen ne seront pas trop dépaysés : au menu du Beaufort, les plats d’inspiration scandinave, comme le gravlax et les fameux blinis (petites crêpes garnies de caviars) font bonne figure. S’ajoutent désormais des burgers et des welsh rarebit (une recette galloise à base de cheddar assaisonné à la bière noire), en plus d’un menu quotidien.
source: Nightlife
9- La coccinelle Jaune:
A quirky and fun boutique selling unique décor accessories, jewelry, & all things pretty. In the heart of HOMA, this little gem encourages local design & their designers.
10- Showroom as visited by Paule T.B, illustrator:
“Great place to go window shopping. I have a week knee for mid-century teak furniture, and you will find a lot of beautiful pieces here. I personally prefer to hunt in flea markets and sidewalks, but a little inspiration never kills!”
photo & source: showroom
11- Rustique Design:
An artist as urban as his creations, you’ll get here a genuine Montreal souvenir whether you’re from the city or just passing through.
photo & source: rustique design
12- Lambert & Fils
I am stretching the geographical limits of the Petite-Patrie to include Lambert & Fils which is a must see address by all standards. Original lighting creations are made here but beware… you will want to leave with every single one of them!
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À la limite Est de La Petite-Patrie, Lambert et fils crée des luminaires sur mesure ou prêts à allumer. Les créations originales valent toujours le détour.
source: Lambert & Fils
13- Design M3 Béton:
Although I do not consider this place ideal for buying a trinket, it is a great place to visit if you wish to have a concrete countertop, kitchen island, sink or vanity.
14- ÉCO-RÉNO:
The only store in the city dedicated to salvaged architectural elements. Corbels, doors, mantel pieces 300 years old can all be found here.
15- La Mansarde Bleue
For the past 11 years, la Mansarde Bleue has been a landmark of the Beaubien street. In the spirit of the traditional general stores, the boutique is home to decor accents, fashion accessories, beauty products & even Québec designers clothing lines.
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Depuis 11 ans, La mansarde bleue fait partie du paysage de la rue Beaubien. La boutique à la façade bleue est nichée près du parc Molson et regorge de trouvailles d’ici et d’Europe. Vous y trouverez des articles pour la maison, des accessoires, des produits de beauté, sans oublier les collections de vêtements de designers québécois.
16- Hus Atelier
A new addition to Beaubien st., Hus Atelier is home to a curated collection of Scandinavian inspired vintage objects.
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Nouvellement arrivée sur la rue Beaubien, Hus Atelier est une boutique de mobilier et d’objets choisis, d’origine ou d’inspiration scandinave. Le propriétaire, un scénographe de formation, y propose également quelques-unes de ses créations, en plus d’offrir un service design intérieur.
source: Baron Mag
17- Richbond:
I love this place for all things Moroccan! Tea glasses, low couches, and colorful poufs are imported directly from North Africa.
18- Terre à Soi, shopped by HoMa local Paule T.B.:
“This place is a little gem. You will find all your eco-friendly craves and needs. Burts Bee, Green Beaver, Avalon Organics, Pissenlit & Coccinelle, lots of natural beauty brands that I love. My go to place in the neighborhood for skincare, eco responsible soaps, and cleaning products. The most precious thing about this tiny store, is that you can bring your own bottles and re-fill on Druid shampoos, and many types of home cleaning products!!” – Paule T.B.
19– Belle et Rebelle
Belle & Rebelle is a ticket to discover Québec-made fashion. Don’t forget to visit their little sister boutique, further up the street, where you’ll find fashion from the four corners of the world.
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La boutique Belle et Rebelle est une fenêtre ouverte sur la mode québécoise. Découvrez-y les dernières créations de nos talentueux designers, dans une ambiance feutrée et agréable. En y allant, ne manquez pas de visiter Petite Rebelle, la boutique sœur de Belle et Rebelle située un peu plus au nord, et qui propose des collections de créateurs québécois en plus d’importations venant des quatre coins du monde.
photo & source: belle et rebelle