La Soupière, the spot for all cooking lovers
Claude Chalkoun and Yona have opened their third store, with this boutique located on Mont-Royal street. The concept is simple. You will find everything you need to prepare and serve your culinary creations.”We try to have everything that exists, if we do not have it, we will find it! ” Says Claude. The products are spread by categories on shelves. Pots, pans, utensils, dishes, cast iron tea mugs, as well as tablecloths and decorative accessories (their Betty Boop’s statues are adorable).
There is also more specialized kitchen accessories: meat grinders, pasta and ice-cream makers and the most modern versions of coffeemakers. If you enjoy cooking exotic meals, you will be thrilled with their sushi, fondue or raclette sets. For those with a pastries passion, they have all kinds of cake molds. Two words are on the menu of the store: variety and quality, with emphasis placed on design. “We work in a very creative way, we enjoy variety in our products. There are even some collector’s items”, says Yona. You can choose what suits you without sacrificing your wallet. Copper, stainless steel, from Europe or local: there is something for all budgets. You will also find all the gadgets designed to simplify your life and save you time, and what will give your kitchen the look that makes the difference. If you don’t like to cook, a visit to La Soupière could very quickly change your habits.
La Soupière
1272, rue Mont-Royal, Montréal
(514) 527-4626
Old times remedies
Whether you’re a connoisseur in natural medicine or simply on the lookout for a new herbal tea, la Bottine aux herbes will not disappoint you! This herborist and tea store offers more than 200 varieties of plants, all biological or picked in the wild in Quebec. You will be welcomed by competent herbalists who will take the time to know your consumption of medicines before suggesting you what to use. You can even make an appointment for a more thorough consultation if necessary. Here you will find a wide variety of teas with the most fascinating aromas, herbal teas, and body care products, all completely natural (ideal for sensitive skin), as well as books and much more. Athletes can put to the test an energizing infusion and insomniacs can rely on a relaxing herbal tea. The essential oils and dyes can be an excellent alternative to herbal teas. If you become addicted to the remedies of mother nature, they offer you workshops of all kind: the boutique is affiliated to a herbalism school. You will learn how to make your own soap, to recognize the herbs, and to create many recipes.
La Bottine aux Herbes
3778, rue Saint-Denis, Montréal
(514) 845-1225