Ben Gold Explores Montreal Featuring Some Of The Cities Best Cultural Happenings
Montreal is known for having great food, an amazing nightlife scene and unique weekend activities.
These qualities attract many international artists and celebrities to our wonderful city, so we decided to hit the streets with international trance DJ producer, Ben Gold.
The british artist recently spent a few months in Montreal and had the opportunity to experience what the city has to offer, giving us a look at some of his favourite hot spots and eateries.
First Stop Le Gourmet Burger
After meeting up, our first stop was Le Gourmet Burger, a small burger joint in the heart of downtown Montreal (1433B rue Bishop), where we invited Ben to make his own burger. He choose a double beef patty, brie cheese, bacon and BBQ sauce.
If the Habs would’ve won, I would’ve brought a Habs flag with me to New City Gas and worn it during my set. The fans would of loved it!
Our Editor in Chief Andrew says hi!
Ben orders his burger
100% beef patties from Gourmet Burger
Burgers
On our way outside to eat on their small terrace
Ariane, Ben & Rob Naylor enjoying the Ben burger
double beef patty, brie cheese, bacon and BBQ sauce.
The double beef patty, brie cheese, bacon and BBQ sauce + lemonade + fries
Next Up Les Terrasses Bonsecours
We then continued our afternoon in the old port of Montreal and hit up the well-known Terrasses Bonsecours for some sangria by the water. Ben enjoyed the live violinist accompanying the DJ, as well as the laid-back ambiance and the refreshing drinks.
During a show once someone asked me if I wanted to do a jager shot and I said yes but, in fact, he asked me if I wanted a bottle of jaeger; I really should keep the monitors volume in the booth down!
Walking towards the old port
Did you know Ben plays piano?
Ariane, Ben & Rob
Ben admiring the Montreal logo
Checking out the view from Rob’s condo in Old Montreal
The view of Parc Jean Drapeau
Ben was telling us he shot one of his album’s cover art in this alley in old Montreal
Arriving at Terrasses Bonsecours
Nick from Terrasses Bonsecours & Ben
Boozy Brunch was packed at Terrasses Bonsecours
Ben enjoying the vibe
Live music to accompany the DJ
It gets busy at Terrasses Bonsecours on Sunday Afternoons
Cheers to a beautiful day in Montreal
Jager Bombs
Having a good time
Saying our goodbyes
Andrew, Ben & Rob
Old Port Chilling
Stop #3 Piknic Electronik
Later in the day, we brought Ben to his very first Piknic Electronik at Parc Jean Drapeau. He was very surprised to see how many people showed up to the weekly outdoors music event.
This is the first picnic I’ve ever gone to without actually having a picnic.
Ariane & Ben in deep conversation
Did we mention we took a boat to Parc Jean-Drapeau
What a gorgeous day for a boat ride! Check out that view of the city!
But first let me take a selfie
Parc Jean-Drapeau
Piknic Electronik
Saying hi to some fans
Piknic had over 9000 partygoers present on Sunday breaking their previous record
We got some bottles of wine
Piknic
Ben + Piknic
Such a beautiful day
Great vibes from everyone on the dancefloor
Beautiful sunset
Did we mention how many beautiful people were there?
More sunset action
To Finish The Day: Poutineville
Later in the evening we headed to Poutineville, one of Ben’s favorite poutine spots in the city. He ordered a custom poutine with fried mashed potatoes, brie cheese, filet mignon and homemade gravy, and then suggested we try the fried mars bar, one of Poutineville’s classic desserts.
I love it here. They have these paintings of London hanging on the wall and it feels like I’m right back at home.
Heading to Poutineville
Brie + Filet Mignon + Poutine sauce is the go to Poutine for Ben
The Ben Poutine: Brie + filet Mignon
That poutine put Ben to sleep
For dessert we had a deep fried Mars Bar
Thanks Poutineville
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