For a successful weekend as a gentleman in Montréal from May 15 to 18
If you need to relax or make the most of your free time over the next few days, here’s a new article in a series that will be published weekly with our suggestions for a successful weekend as a gentleman in Montréal from May 15 to 18. We know that Thursday isn’t the weekend, but that’s often when weekend outings begin for many people.
Our suggestions for a successful weekend as a gentleman in Montréal from May 15 to 18
This series will highlight our different categories and will change according to the different events taking place. We’ll start with the city of Montreal, and then expand to other regions as interest in the column grows. Without further ado, here are our suggestions for a successful weekend as a gentleman in Montréal from May 15 to 18
Style
The Bulldog X Model
Photo: Orlebar Brown
The temperature is rising fast and the pools are starting to open. Looking for a swimsuit? These from Orlebar Brown are incredible. They’re made like a suit. They’re the quintessential swim shorts. They even have a collection featuring 007. To find out more, click here. Look out for our guide coming out in the next few weeks.
Fine Dining
Restaurant
The Jérome Ferrer Europe Restaurant
Photo: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie
The Michelin Guide Québec 2025 restaurants have just been announced! Discover them in our article on this link. Among the highest honourees in the Montréal region are Jérôme Ferrer Europea (they’re offering tables d’hôte at low prices right now, so hurry!), Mastard and Patrice Demers’ Sabayon. The other restaurants are located outside the Greater Montreal area.
Bar
The Montréal Cocktail Fest kicks off tomorrow, this Sunday. The event runs until May 21 for its second edition. On the menu: esteemed speakers, renowned mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts from world-renowned bars will be deployed in some of Montréal’s most popular venues. With the majority of events free of charge, this is a rare opportunity to sample incredible products and meet world-class talent without having to travel outside of Montréal. Look out for our article between now and Saturday.
Buy your tickets for the grand event
Wine
Fancy trying a delicious white wine to go with our next suggestion? Michel Chapoutier’s Belleruche Côtes-du-Rhone in white (SAQ Code: 13470001) is very delicate. It still has very present acidity, which will help combat the garlic butter that often comes with lobster.
Dining
Photo: Normand Boulanger | Gentologie
Fresh Québec lobster, a crustacean appreciated by many gentlemen, arrived last week and the season is off to a great start. Our friends at La Mer Fish Market have regular arrivals from the Magdalen Islands. And they’re delicious.
Method
- In a very large pot, boil your water with ¼ cup coarse salt. Taste your water again when it reaches the boiling point. If you want it saltier, add more salt to taste. It’s always easier to add salt than to remove it.
- Cut the rubber bands from your lobster’s legs; without them, the lobster may taste plastic.
- Plunge lobster headfirst into water
- Calculate 11 minutes per pound for perfect cooking.
- Take your lobsters out and let them rest for about 5 minutes.
- Enjoy.
Culture
It’s the first weekend of the return of Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA show to Montreal. It’s a show based on a fantastic journey through imaginary Mexico. The show will be in the metropolis all summer long, until August 24. Don’t miss it! Buy your tickets here.
So here are our suggestions for successful weekend as a gentleman in Montréal from May 15 to 18. We’ll be back next week with more suggestions!
