Montreal | A Perfect Day of Art & Thai Cuisine - My New Favorites!

🎨 Art Mûr Gallery As Quebec’s oldest and largest private commercial gallery, Art Mûr represents the most local artists in the province. Their current exhibitions are fantastic—I was particularly mesmerized by Gélinas’ water droplet installations, which play with light and space in the most hypnotic way. The gallery spans three floors, and you’ll need 40 minutes to an hour to fully appreciate everything. A must-visit for contemporary art lovers! ☕ Nueva Era (Gallery’s Hidden Gem) Right across the street, this stationery-coffee hybrid shop is a dream for design enthusiasts. They stock Japanese-inspired notebooks and inks, but the real star is the 2025 planner by local indie press La Guillotine—only 500 copies exist, each numbered like a limited-edition art print. The binding and paper quality are exquisite (it feels like holding a miniature art book!). If I hadn’t already committed to a 2025 planner, this would’ve been an instant buy. 🍽️ Pichai Thai Restaurant (A Culinary Highlight!) Dinner here was the best meal I’ve had in Montreal recently—yes, it’s that good. What sets Pichai apart: Half-portions available (perfect for solo diners or trying more dishes!). Must-orders: Grilled Pork Neck (tender + smoky, though the accompanying raw ice cabbage was puzzling). Sweet Roasted Chicken (caramelized crispness + tangy fish sauce peanut dip = heaven). Tapioca Dumplings (chewy, fragrant, and even better than Lao Lao Bar’s version in Toronto). Vibe: Moody lighting, lush plants, and warm wood accents—Instagram-worthy but unpretentious. Why This Combo Works: Art → Coffee → Food: A thoughtfully curated itinerary for a cultured yet relaxed day. Local Focus: Highlights indie Quebec creators (from artists to printers to chefs). Practical Tips: Portion sizes, limited-edition finds, and time estimates. #MontrealArt #ThaiFoodLover #HiddenGems #StationeryAddict #TravelMontreal