“Hambar”: a Bar in Which One Eats Ham

You know how some words just stick?  Hambar is a restaurant opened by Philippe Poitras, a sommelier with an appreciation for the simple combination of cured ham and wine; he also chose a name for his restaurant that has stayed with us since we first passed it during our last visit to Montréal. 

How to Throw a Frozen Party

Here’s what Montrealers do. In the dead of winter, when it’s frozen for months on end and every old building is dripping with icicles, they throw an over-the-top party.