From Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Best Nearby Specialty Shops (Shopping) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Montréal, QC Cheap Thrills (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 2044, rue Metcalfe, Montréal  QC  H3A 1X8 • 514-844-8988 Distance: ~0.536 km         Description: Books and CDs – Cheap Thrills has thousands of both. They have good quality, gently used CDs in virtually every genre, with a special emphasis on blues and jazz. Their selection of books runs the gamut as well, with both English- and French-language titles. The staff is exceptionally well-informed and helpful. Mortimer Snodgrass (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 209 St-Paul ouest, Montréal  QC  H2Y 2A1 • 514-499-2851 Distance: ~1.048 km         Description: One of Montréal's most fun and unusual shops! Mortimer Snodgrass (actually the name of the owner's beloved mutt), is fun to browse, even if you're not looking for anything specific. Among the treasures and trinkets here you'll find bath products, handbags and tote bags, ingenious kitchen gadgets, hats and t-shirts, all with their own quirky charm or funky design. There's nothing "cookie cutter" about this place! Galerie de l'Institut de Design Montréal (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 390, rue Saint-Paul est Marché Bonsecours, level 2, Montréal  QC  H2Y 1H2 • 514-866-2436 Distance: ~1.649 km         Description: A simple but spacious area illuminated by bare windows allows the innovation of these products to shine through. Created by local and international designers, the merchandise takes everyday objects and rethinks them, crafting unique, whimsical items that delight kids and adults alike. Among their selection of merchandise, you'll find furniture, home accessories, toys and unusual art objects. Les Chocolats de Chloé (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 375, rue Roy est, Montréal  QC  H2W1N1 • 513-849-5550 Distance: ~2.117 km         Description: Another of Montréal's famed chocolatiers. Chloé creates luscious ganache centers with intense flavors like anise, honey, raspberries, Earl Grey tea, and passionfruit, all covered in the smoothest Valrhona chocolate. You can also choose chocolate-covered marshmallows, salty-sweet caramels, and plain bars, all of which are worth every calorie and every penny. Giraffe (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 3997, rue St-Denis, Montréal  QC  H2W 2M4 • 514-499-8436 Distance: ~2.264 km User Rating: 9.6 / 10         Description: If your tastes in art and décor have always run more toward the exotic than the traditional, you'll definitely want to stop in at Giraffe. The shop imports crafts and artwork from some of the world's most fascinating destinations, including Africa. Peek in the windows, and you'll be struck by the intriguing merchandise inside. Among the treasures you'll find are textiles, jewelry, musical instruments, carved masks and a good selection of wood and stone sculptures. In business since 1974. Arthur Quentin (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 3960, rue Saint-Denis, Montréal  QC  H2W 2M2 • 514-843-7513 • 800-303-7513 Distance: ~2.283 km         Description: A long-time favorite with Montréal's cooks and foodies, Arthur Quentin has everything you need for your kitchen. From the practical items you use every day to smart gadgets you didn't know you needed; from fine crystal, flatware and china to pots and pans; from tablecloths to mortar and pestle sets. Plus, there's a nice section devoted to accessories that can be used throughout the home, such as rugs, cushions, candleholders, frames and vases. Chocolats Geneviève Grandbois (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 138, ave Atwater Atwater Market, stall C-1, Montréal  QC  H4C 2G3 • 514-933-1331 • 514-270-4508 Distance: ~2.350 km         Description: The finest ingredients and carefully chosen flavors are the hallmarks of Chocolats Geneviève Grandbois. Sometimes, the combinations might sound a bit strange – the Monte Cristo is infused with cigar leaves, Balsamico is made with 25-year-old balsamic vinegar, Truffe blanche with white truffle oil – but the final product always "works." A sublime caramel filled chocolate (enhanced by fleur de sel) is one of the top sellers; other options include a top-of-the-line Amedei Chuao collection, an amazing chai chocolate, and one filled with passion fruit and coconut milk. Divine! Gourmet Laurier (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 1042, ave Laurier ouest, Montréal  QC  H2V 2K8 • 514-274-5601 Distance: ~3.001 km         Description: For over half a century, this wonderful shop has supplied Montréal cooks with an inspirational inventory of gourmet and hard-to-find ingredients. Rare spices, the finest extra virgin olive oils, exquisite chocolates, specialty teas and coffees, jams and jellies, mustards, Québec cheeses and meats – the list goes on and on. The shop also offers sandwiches and such, to go. Plus, the store stocks a good selection of high-end coffee grinders, pepper mills and other kitchen gadgets. La Tomate (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 4347, rue de la Roché, Montréal  QC  H2J 3H8 • 514-523-0222 Distance: ~3.111 km         Description: The humble but much-loved tomato is the inspiration for this unique shop. Tomato-based salad dressings, marinades, sauces, butters, jellies – all made with tomatoes that the shop itself has grown. There are also auxiliary ingredients like pastas and olive oils, plus fresh tomatoes in season. It's an amazing collection by any standard, and samples of just about everything are available. Poterie Manu Reva (Shopping - Specialty Shops) 5141, boul Saint-Laurent, Montréal  QC  H2T 1R9 • 514-948-1717 Distance: ~3.236 km         Description: Why settle for the same old plates and mugs everyone else has when you can get something totally "you" that also happens to be locally made? The oh-so-functional items here are all made by Québec artisans. You'll find serving pieces, salad bowls, dessert plates, vases, trivets, casseroles, teapots, pitchers, hand-painted stemware, and a lot of things you probably never thought of as being made with clay. Functional as well as beautiful. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.