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The stretch of Avenue Laurier Ouest between boulevard St-Laurent and chemin de la Côte-Ste-Catherine is popular, fashionable and busy. The street is lined with all manner of high-fashion boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. It's also known for its array of gourmet food stores and upscale kitchenware shops.
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Ben & Tournesol
4915, rue Sherbrooke ouest, Montréal, QC H3Z 1H2 · 514-481-5050
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Ben & Tournesol keeps a cornucopia of unique items, from home décor to vegan-friendly shopping bags to porcelain table sets by Versace to Paul Frank clothing. Whether you're shopping for gifts for a friend, relative or yourself, this place is bound to have something that's just perfect.
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So named because it once followed a curved path, this street has become one of Montréal's premiere destinations for nightlife and fashion. A variety of hip cafés and clubs lines the street, and many of them feature terraces that give patrons a chance to see and be seen. In recent years, designer boutiques have sprung up in the area and attract well-to-do professionals and fashionistas alike. The district is especially popular with English-speaking residents and visitors. Simply stroll down the street and head for the places that catch your attention. One of Montréal's most distinct thoroughfares. Between de Maisonneuve blvd and Sainte-Catherine.
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Gourmet Laurier
1042, ave Laurier ouest, Montréal, QC H2V 2K8 · 514-274-5601
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For over half a century, this wonderful shop has supplied Montréal cooks with an inspirational inventory of gourmet and hard-to-find ingredients. Rare spices, the finest extra virgin olive oils, exquisite chocolates, specialty teas and coffees, jams and jellies, mustards, Québec cheeses and meats – the list goes on and on. The shop also offers sandwiches and such, to go. Plus, the store stocks a good selection of high-end coffee grinders, pepper mills and other kitchen gadgets.
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Fine crafts from Québec artists. This is a real find for people who seek out the most unique items from local and regional sources. Blown glass, textiles, ceramics, wood carvings – all beautifully hand-made. The ideal source for one-of-a-kind gifts and mementos from Québec.
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Le Fromentier
1375, ave Laurier est, Montréal, QC H2J 1H6 · 514-527-3327
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Montréal's ave Laurier est has more than its fair share of specialty food shops and gourmet cafes, and Le Fromentier offers what many consider to be the best breads and pastries not only in the neighborhood but in the entire city. The shop features standards throughout the week and several daily specials. Along with swoon-worthy chocolate croissants, buttery brioche, baguettes and cinnamon raison bread, you might find unique loaves flavored with squash, cumin, cranberries, nuts, olives, and a host of other wonderful ingredients. And all their sweets and pastries are simply wonderful.
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Another of Montréal's famed chocolatiers. Chloé creates luscious ganache centers with intense flavors like anise, honey, raspberries, Earl Grey tea, and passionfruit, all covered in the smoothest Valrhona chocolate. You can also choose chocolate-covered marshmallows, salty-sweet caramels, and plain bars, all of which are worth every calorie and every penny.
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Foodies take note: This is the place everyone talks about. And adores. It's a whole city block of nothing but stall after stall piled high with the best regional fruits and veggies, meats and seafood. Baked goods, cheese, maple syrup, ice cream, jams and jellies, charcuterie, wine and beer, olive oil, balsamic vinegar – you name it, if it's a "gourmet" food item, produced or grown locally, or imported from Italy, Japan or some other far off country, you will find it here. Fabulous.
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One of Montréal's most fun and unusual shops! Mortimer Snodgrass (actually the name of the owner's beloved mutt), is fun to browse, even if you're not looking for anything specific. Among the treasures and trinkets here you'll find bath products, handbags and tote bags, ingenious kitchen gadgets, hats and t-shirts, all with their own quirky charm or funky design. There's nothing "cookie cutter" about this place!
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Olives et Épices
7070, Henri-Julien, Marché Jean-Talon, Montréal, QC H2S 3A3 · 514-271-0001
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Owned by the De Vienne family (much revered among Montréal's foodie circles), this Jean-Talon Market enterprise is illuminating to say the least. The specialty here is olive oils and spices, and it's virtually a given that you'll find some you've never heard of before. Rare Indonesian spice blends, obscure but must-have herbs from Africa – it's a treasure trove of scents and flavors. The owners are impressively knowledgeable, and you are welcome to taste before you buy.
Our shopping categories guide you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of a perfect trip. Where do you find a book on local history? How about a recording of that terrific zydeco band you heard? Maybe a trinket for the kids or spouse? Use our lists to narrow your search.
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