So I guess you never jaywalk, because the rules say that you must cross the street only at intersections and only when the light is green.

Rules are excellent things, but it's also good to be flexible when the situation warrants flexibility of the rules.

LORDIA in Laval!

Dollar store still?

A couple of weeks ago, we got baskets at 7.50 each at the UPIK VanVelzen in Boucherville. That's 7.50 for four litres. Don't know if they still have them now.

Does anyone know where I can pick 1) cherries (sour or otherwise), 2) pears, 3) plums? I'm looking for a place not too far from Montreal. Or at least in driving distance, if not biking distance.

It's auto cueillette time of the year again! Back to Van Velzen it is! Their strawberries are ready to pick this weekend. Long distance biking is back! Summer is here! We're jamming!

Also, has anyone heard of Babaloo or know what it is like?

Thank you for the suggestions. Aux Délices appears to be in the style we were looking for (pre-university graduation lunch), but their website is lacking information about the food. Do you know what the food is like? Or the prices?

I am looking for a place to have a light but good lunch in Pointe Claire or Dorval on Friday. I was hoping to find a place serving soup, salad, sandwiches, etc. Any suggestions?

Nay, they are dry and I believe they be salted. If you want to go to Costco sometime, gimme a PM, I'll bring you. It's the cheapest place for Maple Syrup, and if you need a whack of Toilet Paper, you can't beat Costco with a stick.

I swung by last Wednesday and thought to myself, "That was one of the best phad thai plates I ever had here". Seriously. Sorry to hear your experiences have been so inconsistent.

I got marcona almonds at Provigo on Parc and Sherbrooke not long ago. They're not as good as the ones I got at Costco. The thing is, I got the marconas at Costco a year and a half ago. Every time I go to Costco I look for them but they are never in stock.

Campofiorin, I brought a friend (nonmember) to Costco on Thursday of this week: the Costco on Bridge street. I don't see why you should judge Costco's willingness to welcome you based on one experience with one employee on one particular day. I have never had trouble getting into Costco, both as a guest of a member and as a member bringing guests.

Where can I get good German style pretzels in Montreal?

Rejoice! Chloe is open again!

Here's a bread class in 5 minutes! http://picasaweb.google.com/josephpau...

Different strokes for different folks, I guess. I love the ravioli dish, and I must say I enjoy their steak frites, too.

Where can I go to become the proud owner of new cheesecloth in Montreal?

You asked, and they told you that they don't make their own? How did you find out?

Yeah, JTM on Sat/Sun is crazy. I went yesterday afternoon, and it was excellent. You can actually stand in one place without getting bumped by the thousands of other shoppers.

It might be written in English, but if it's not, the waiters and waitresses will most likely be able to communicate in English with you. It all depends on the restaurant, really. But you'll have no trouble with that, most likely.

Wow, 107 kilometers return trip. Not bad! The berries are great!

As Austin Powers, perhaps? oh, that was mojo.

We just got in from a trip up the street and had a couple of treats from Frootz. It's indeed a gelato-joint, and they make some fine and tasty stuff. The owner was very enthusiastic about his products, and let us taste a whole whack of flavors. I had the Tiramisu and Caramel-Brownie, while ladyriboflavin had the coconut and the praline. The coconut was incredibly coconutty. Since he uses milk, the gelato had a lighter texture than most frozen items you get. And besides all this, it's a very nice change from Ripples and MeuMeu, since you can actually sit down and eat your ice cream inside if you wish, and there's space to order without bumping into others who are looking at the coolers.

Aside: Why is it that there are so many ice cream joints that have absolutely no clue how to efficiently lay out their stores? Bilboquet in westmount, MeuMeu, Ripples. Sure, space may be an issue, but geez.

Thanks, I got it at Anatol today. Not expensive (2.45 for 280 grams!). Quite the store, that Anatol.

No no no! La Paryse is the best place in the neighborhood. Really good burgers and fries for very reasonable prices. Can't beat it for eats in that neighborhood. Ontario and Sanguinet.

What's the quantity of vinegar for each jar (eg. 500mL jars)?

Update: my local pharmaprix sells 50 grams for 5 dollars. When considering that Aubut sells 5kg for 25 dollars, it seems a little steep, but I don't need 5kg. Hmmmm....

Yeah, it's for the tomatoes, and blueberry jam, apparently. I'll check into the kosher places. I will also ask at the pharmacy. As for beer/wine making supply stores, where might I find one in the downtown/downtown-ish area?

Where can I buy this in Montreal? I went to Aubut, they sell it in 5kg containers, and I don't need that much. None at Gourmet Laurier, nor at Anjou Quebec, nor at Rachelle Bery, nor at Provigo.

Unless there's a few others who wants to go in on a 5kg container with me?

You are a friend. Thank you.