Shopping in N.D.G. has never been more enjoyable! Discover an amazing selection of hip eateries, fashion boutiques, original gift stores, ethnic food markets, and computer sale and repair shops, plus medical, dental and emotional health service providers. A new generation of entrepreneurs is changing the face, and the spirit, of Sherbrooke . With local legends alongside new arrivals, original stores and cafés line 'main street NDG', catering to the family as well as urban youth culture. Let me guide you along Sherbrooke .
Baby's Breath and Holly (5122A), near Grey Ave. , is one such boutique. Specializing in hand painted furniture and accessories for children, this is an ideal destination for an original gift. Another creative business is Cozi Coza (5135), at the corner of Vendome. Nicole will dress you in the latest fashions by talented young Quebec Designers. A little hungry from all this shopping? Stop for takeout at Soba & Sushi Bar (5227) near Northcliffe Ave. then hurry over to Sexy Nails (5339) for tips and a budget-friendly manicure. Thinking about watching a movie at home tonight? Check out Club Video Centre (5252) with the area's best collection of the classics and the new. Continuing west towards Girouard, pick up half a dozen delicious homemade Polish donuts at the Patisserie Polonaise Wawel (5499). Across the street is Décor Gova (5484). Cover your favourite chair, and practice your Russian with Peter at the same time.
At the newly opened Café Shaika (5526), at Old Orchard, enjoy a delicious chai latte while checking out the schedule at Yoga on the Park (5582), located up the stairs next to the Empress Cultural Centre (the old Cinema V). If you prefer caffeine, the best cappuccinos are served at Pizs Café (5667) at the corner of Harvard. Don't miss Retro V (5668), directly across the street. Specializing in home furnishings from the 60's, this shop is a must!
A long food market sector can be found starting at Wilson Ave. It offers a huge variety of specialty grocers and bakeries, including the ecological and fair-trade products at Cooperative La Maison Verte (5785). Try the Indian takeout at D.A.D.S. Bagels (5732) or just munch on Boulangerie Banette's (5791) famous pastries, made with GMO free flour.
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Still hungry? At B&M Restaurant (5800) the pizza is amazing, the ultimate greasy-spoon breakfast awaits you at NDG's famous Cosmo's (5843), and the new Burrito Nation (5893) is a Mexican-bean-lover's dream. Ma's Place (5889) offers flavour-packed Jamaican jerk and for something new on Sherbrooke , try The Restaurant Bratwurst (6107), corner Beaconsfield , for euro-style sausages, or Greco (6087) for its famous brunch.
If you like trying exotic foods at home, walk a half block west and ask for a jar of homemade kimchi at the Korean Grocery (6151) or buy some Middle Eastern pastries, and much more, at Supermarché Akhavan (6170). Outdoor eateries are abundant on Sherbrooke . Enjoy Asian, Persian, Indian, Cajun, Italian and more in a few short blocks. There is even a BYOB restaurant, Alex H. (5862), to be enjoyed on the terrace, or inside when the weather is cold. After all this shopping and eating you might need exercise so check out the running shoes at Distance Sports (5922), bicycles at Centre de vélo McWhinnie (6010) or sign up for diving lessons at Total Diving (6356), on the corner of Westhill Ave.
Time to head home. Stop for a fresh bouquet at Jardin Melissa (6206), corner Grand. You will have accomplished all you set out to do and discovered, as I have, 'Destination Sherbrooke St. West'. It's the only way to shop!