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Sunday, January 30

Weekend Moments: Dining Out At Two AM

Two of my good friends from Toronto came down to Montreal for the weekend. So of course this meant another weekend of fabulous food!
 It started with a decadent brunch on Saturday morning.



On Saturday night we went out for dinner at Leméac and it was incredible, as usual.  They have this amazing deal there, that if you arrive after 10pm your dinner only costs 24$ (as opposed to 50$ or 60$). But of course this makes for a rather late dinner... we only left the restaurant at 2:30am.... but it was well worth it!
 I loved the cork on the wine bottle we ordered... isn't it cute?!

 Sunday morning, we slept in and drank big mugs of thick coffee.
 Then we got to work in the kitchen...

I've been meaning to write a how-to post about making macarons for a while now, so that's what we did on Sunday (I'll post the actual how-to later this week, so stay tuned!).

 (my favourite part about making macarons is watching them rise, and seeing the little pied form)


 On Sunday night the power went out on my street. 
I always kind of like it when that happens.
I lit candles, and we ordered-in sushi since we couldn't use the stove.




 By the time our food had arrived the power had come back on.... but we decided to leave the lights out anyway, because the room looked so beautiful in the soft glow of candlelight.
All in all, it was a lovely weekend. I wish it wasn't over just yet.

I hope you have a smooth start to your week
oxo
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18 comments:

  1. HeatherJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Your weekend sounds amazing! 1. I've wanted to host a similar brunch; yours looks picture perfect. 2. That late dinner sounds like a real dining experience and a lot of fun. 3. That cork! It's so cute. I hope you saved it! 4. I'm now craving sushi.

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  2. ali v.January 30, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    what stunning pictures--I positively loved the look of your brunch! I just wish we had that kind of space. I can't get enough of wine corks...we collect them...but then our cats always managed to hide them ;) looks like you had a perfect weekend to me! enjoy your week, pretty lady! xoxo {av}

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  3. AMYJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Nice Weekend! Awesome pictures!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    looks like you had a great weekend :)

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  5. Diana MieczanJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I love weekends like that!! The photos are so sweet and we also love having candles all around our place...It gives such a calming and romantic vibe! I almost jumped from joy when you said you will post the macarons how-to..I cant wait!!! Happy Monday, darling
    Kisses

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  6. Melanie's RandomnessJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Looks like a LOVELY weekend!! I love these moments! I have to make my own macaroons one day! Ooo that restaurant's dishes look delicious!! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  7. Melissa BlakeJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    That food looks so delicious!

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  8. Tanya (a Taste of T)January 31, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I love this post. So much fun and love. I cannot wait for your macaroon how to post (hint hint) :)

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  9. Crazy Sweet Life (Brianna)January 31, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Hun, you're making me hungry! Sounds like the best kind of weekend.

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  10. NancyJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Wow, you made macarons! They are so cute :) Looks like a fun and rejuvenating weekend.

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  11. just sayin'January 31, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    LOVED this post. My niece lives in Montreal so i am going to pass on the info about Lemeac.

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  12. EmilyJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    You should be a tour guide for Montreal... Altho I've been living around/in montreal for the past 10 years (wow!!!) I havent been to half of the well known restaurants. I'm at least trying to go to more events and festivals in the city this year.

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  13. cookinspireJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Wow, you have really nice pictures!! Thanks for sharing! xx

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  14. theaFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    yuuuuum!!

    thea.
    xx

    (spoonful)

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  15. Mandy KosterFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    What a lovely weekend! Your house looks so nice and comfy!
    xo mandy

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  16. AshleighFebruary 1, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    First of all, this post left me starving!
    Second, I am dying to read your macaroon how to, I'm so intimidated!!
    Third, we are expecting a blizzard tonight & I'm terrified the power will go out but you've inspired me to embrace it if so.
    Finally, looks like a fab weekend!!

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  17. shopgirlFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Wow! I love all the pictures! You guys look like you had a great time! I love the berries! There are no berries here...sigh. :-)

    Have a great week sweetie!

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  18. Sweet Pea (formerly Alice)February 4, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Beautiful, how cozy! I'm going to try to unplug and live by candle light this weekend, thanks to this post!

    http://likeasilhouette.blogspot.com/

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