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"  When it comes to Montreal, natives Ben and Jessica Mulroney know their stuff. Ben, the son of former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney, is now the face of CTV, with his wildly popular entertainment show, eTalk, and he has also hosted Canadian Idol. Jessica distributes hot lingerie brands like Cosabella and La Perla across Canada and is expecting twin boys at the end of summer. Although they&amp;#039;re regulars on the Montreal social circuit, the husband and wife find time to enjoy the city&amp;#039;s low-key, low-budget pleasures. Here, they share their secrets to living well in Montreal\u2014from cheap toastee hot dogs and orange juleps to oysters and homemade gin fizzes.    Bicycle riding is big in Montreal! Drawing by Courtney Goldsmith. Check out her hand-drawn stationery and illustrations at Spot Winston Studio; spotwinston.com. The Mulroneys: courtesy of Jessica and Ben Mulroney; Schwartz&amp;#039;s Deli: courtesy of Zach Simone and Schwartz Deli; Orange Julep (drink): courtesy of Patrick Leonard; Orange Julep (venue): Patrick Donovan; Dominion Square Tavern: courtesy of Dominian Square Tavern; L&amp;#039;Original: Shutterstock; Hotel Gault: courtesy of Hotel Gault.  When it comes to Montreal, natives Ben and Jessica Mulroney know their stuff. Ben, the son of former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney, is now the face of CTV, with his wildly popular entertainment show, eTalk, and he has also hosted Canadian Idol. Jessica distributes hot lingerie brands like Cosabella and La Perla across Canada and is expecting twin boys at the end of summer. Although they&amp;#039;re regulars on the Montreal social circuit, the husband and wife find time to enjoy the city&amp;#039;s low-key, low-budget pleasures. Here, they share their secrets to living well in Montreal\u2014from cheap toastee hot dogs and orange juleps to oysters and homemade gin fizzes. BRUNCH The Sofitel Hotel (sofitel.com) The Sofitel holds a special place in our heart because that&amp;#039;s where we held our wedding reception. For brunch, the kitchen there makes some of the best pastries and omelets around. LUNCH Schwartz&amp;#039;s Deli (schwartzsdeli.com) There are a few things that actually contribute to the definition of Montreal: its bilingual nature, the geography, the personal style of its citizens, and smoked meat. Americans have their pastrami; we have our smoked meat, a briny gift from God, and nobody does it better than the folks at Schwartz&amp;#039;s. The restaurant is cramped, they don&amp;#039;t take reservations, and the decor is definitely function over form, but when you bite into a Schwartz&amp;#039;s smoked-meat sandwich, it&amp;#039;s like nothing else on this earth. The Gibeau Orange Julep (7700 Boulevard D\u00E9carie, Montreal, 514-738-7486) It&amp;#039;s such a gaudy structure that you can actually spot it as you fly into the city. It is, quite simply, a big giant orange in the middle of a parking lot off the highway. But what is made inside is pure delight. Indigenous to Montreal is the orange julep beverage, a creamy, frosty drink that we order with a simple but perfect hot dog on a toasted bun, known as the toastee. On a hot summer day, there is nothing like pulling up to the Julep, ordering a box full of toastees, and enjoying them in the sun\u2026or while nursing a hangover. DINNER L&amp;#039;Orignal (restaurantlorignal.com) Hidden on a tiny cobblestone street in the heart of Old Montreal, L&amp;#039;Orignal is a cozy restaurant that serves up dishes from local Quebec produce. The venison and wild boar are amazing, but for any oyster lover, this is the place! We love having dinner and spending the rest of the night enjoying the fantastic cocktails and crowd until late. Sometimes too late! L&amp;#039;express (3927 St-Denis Street, \u2028Montreal, 514-845-5333) If you are a foodie, this is a must-try. Anyone visiting must stop by for some fantastic French fare. We love that the kitchen is open until at least 1 a.m.! One of the best steak tartars I have ever had as well as the best-priced wine list in the city! Dominion Square Tavern (tavernedominion.com) A beautifully restored tavern downtown with upscale pub food and a great old-school cocktail list. We especially love their homemade tonic and royal gin fizzes. All the details of the decor really make it special. It&amp;#039;s also within walking distance of the Bell center, so it&amp;#039;s a fantastic spot after a concert or hockey game!! Garde Manger (garde-manger.com) The restaurant equivalent of lightning-in-a-bottle: Despite various attempts, no one has been able to replicate the amazing mood, vibe, location, and menu here. DRINK Terrasse Nelligan at the Nelligan Hotel (hotelnelligan.com) Montreal has three months of beautiful weather, and we enjoy that time more than any city in the world. This is one of my favorite summer rooftop spots. Overlooking the Saint-Lawrence River, Montreal&amp;#039;s Old Port, and the Notre-Dame Basilica, the Nelligan Terrace will take your breath away. There is often a jazz trio playing, and the sangria is delicious yet lethal!  STAY Hotel Gault (hotelgault.com) Tucked away in the heart of Old Montreal is this tiny boutique hotel. It offers 30 minimalist loft-style rooms. The hotel&amp;#039;s small lobby bar includes a library of design books. Pick one up and warm yourself by the fire\u2014serenity NOW! SHOP Lyla Boutique (lyla.ca) There is no question that Montreal is a sexy city. Located in a hip neighborhood in the heart of Laurier Avenue, this boutique is ultra glamorous, with fine lingerie, amazing swimsuits, and clothing from European designers.  M0851 (m0851.com) Leather, leather, leather\u2014100 percent Canadian made and a Montreal cult favorite for quality bags, jackets, and accessories. We both love their winter coats.  DOWNLOAD BEFORE YOU JET 01. &amp;quot;Early Morning Rain&amp;quot; \u2013 Gordon Lightfoot 02. &amp;quot;Rebellion (Lies),&amp;quot; \u2013 Arcade Fire 03. &amp;quot;I&amp;#039;m With You,&amp;quot; \u2013 the Stills 04. &amp;quot;Oh\u2026Canada!,&amp;quot; \u2013 Classified 05. &amp;quot;Wavin&amp;#039; Flag,&amp;quot; \u2013 Young Artists for Haiti 06. &amp;quot;Find Your Love,&amp;quot; \u2013 Drake 07. &amp;quot;Old School,&amp;quot; \u2013 Hedley 08. &amp;quot;Moonlight Mile,&amp;quot; \u2013 the Rolling Stones 09. &amp;quot;Steal My Sunshine,&amp;quot; \u2013 Len 10. &amp;quot;Un Petit Morceau De Moi,&amp;quot; \u2013 Wilfred Lebouthillier "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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