In depth
My dinner date option (5h) is made to please the gourmet that we are! We either can go out to discover a new fine restaurant's tasting menu to start (or end) our evening on a high note, or order an outrageous amount of sushi and sake and stay comfortable in our hotel room. Both options to go out or stay in are offered, mention your preference and suggestions when booking. A substantial meal is essential.
A day odyssey (12h) is a daytime date where start and end times will be decided depending on the activities, restaurants and discoveries we want to make. I certainly have a penchant for these slow-paced moments, as you would expect from an adagio aficionado like me.
A full day (24h) in or out of town is perfect for a day filled with effervescence, completed with a restful night without time constraints. Let's be immoderate and plan a whole weekend (48h) or even longer to have the opportunity to check things off our bucket list together—the world is calling us!
Restaurant
suggestions
Gourmet and longer options all include a meal, or many, so some suggestions are in order. This list contains restaurants I have visited at least once, or never! Ask me which one I have never tried so we can discover a new place together.
Montréal—
Toqué, Mon Lapin, Maison Boulud, Graziella, Beba, Nama Omakase, Bouillon Bilk, Nolan, Miracolo, Candide, Le Violon, Le Mousso, Bouillon Albert, Monarque, Nora Gray, Jun I, Damas, Moccione, Moishes, Portus 360, Dominion (best cocktails and snacks), Leméac (brunch, lunch, dinner), Millmans (brunch), Maman (brunch, lunch)
Canada—
Arvi (Qc), Tanière3 (Qc), Chez Boulay (Qc), Melba (Qc), Riviera (Ott), Supply and Demand (Ott), Leroy Saito Le Squer (To), Enoteca Sociale (To), Giulietta (To), St. Lawrence (Van), Carlino (Van), Published on Main (Van), Botanist (Van)
Fly me to you
I’m always ready to travel to any big city in Canada, Europe or the Caribbean on invitation. If visiting Montreal is not part of your plans, flying me to you (or inviting me to travel with you) is the best way to meet since I do not tour often. My flexible schedule allows me to travel almost whenever I want to with sufficient notice.
Don't know where to begin? I am extensively accustomed to travelling with gentlemen and will happily guide you step by step to make sure everything goes smoothly until our last goodbye kiss on the tarmac. Start by sending me a proper presentation of yourself and all the details of the trip you have in mind — when? where? why? how long? — and let me introduce you to an addictive adventure…
Below is a flat travel fee for Canadian destinations that applies to the minimal duration listed, and longer ones. For international travel, contact me for a bespoke all-inclusive rate. A copy of your hotel reservation (if applicable) and a deposit are required.
quebec and ottawa
5 hours—lunch or dinner date minimum + 600
toronto
16 hours—overnight (3000) minimum + 600
maritime provinces, west coast and prairies
24 hours minimum + 1200
international (not travelling to the US)
72 hours minimum