cafe zosha

Friday, December 24, 2010

Horaire / Hours ......

Horaires D' Hiver - Fall & Winter Opening Hours

Heures d`ouverture
9hr-15hr Lundi (mais ferme tous les lundis en Janvier)

9hr-18hr Mardi au Dimanche

Opening Hours
9:00am-3:00pm Monday (all Mondays in January will be closed)
9:00am-6:00pm Tuesday-Sunday

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER:
(438) 764-9005

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LANA HENSEL - VISUAL ARTIST/PAINTER

Lana Hensel is a visual artist whose bold, evocative nd richly textured paintings explore sexuality, freedom, desire and human form. The works are brightly textured and boldly painted with firm sexual intent and honest thought provoking subjects.

Her mission is to inspire others to break free from the bonds that tie them down, preventing them from living out their lives with greater joy and bliss. Through her art she aims to encourage everyone to express that which is trapped within.

Drop by to admire her latest luscious works on display from September 1st - October 1st.

More than just a café.....

'café zosha' est un café exclusif qui se distingue des ses pairs, il possède une touche culturelle sans pareil et une convivialité très apparente.

Au 'café zosha', l’ambiance est sereine et paisible, les hôtes sympathiques juste ce qu’il faut de musique et la nourriture simple mais bien relevée en ne sacrifiant rien sur les ingrédients de qualités. Venez et essayez notre Omelette sandwich pour déjeuner ou servie tout au long de la journée. De plus, nos muffins, biscuits et brownies sont faits maison. Nous servons également des bagels, panninis, soupes, salades, un plat VEGAN du jour et autres surprises qui changent selon notre humeur. Pour ce qui est de notre café, c’est le meilleur café équitable et biologique du voisinage. Ce qui ne laisse pas le choix aux amateurs de revenir fréquemment pour leur dose quotidienne. !

Ce n’est pas tout, pour ceux qui aiment admirer un peu d’art nous avons toujours un peintre en permanence exposant ses œuvres. De plus, nous vous encourageons à contribuer avec vos idées en organisant avec nous différent types de soirées touchant le domaine culturel ; poésie, art, musique, raconteur, partage d’expérience de voyage, environnement, des sujets sociaux…etc.

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About 'café zosha'

We are a cozy family owned community café located in the heart of the Mile End serving one of the hood`s best organic fair-trade coffees, delicious mediteranean style Classic breakfasts (with Organic eggs as an option), home cooked meals, soups, panini, baked goods,...etc and promoting local artists in our airy and intimate space.

'café zosha' is a refuge which intrigues and quenches the eyes, soul and tastes of all who linger in this special place. We wish to share with all of you its serenity, beauty and the tranquility one finds within its walls. A place to listen, share, read, think, eat, drink and BE!

Please note that 'café zosha' is available for private events, special occassions and private or company parties. Please contact Laurance for more information or bookings. (438) 764-9005.

We look forward to welcoming you into our second home.........

REVIEW : HOUR September 25,2008

Le Zigoto
http://www.hour.ca/food/food.aspx
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Bohemian rhapsody Ze many charms of Le Zigoto
by Catherine Macpherson
photo: Marianne McEwen

Purveyor of healthy comfort food in Mile End, artsy café
`le Zigoto` fits right in. This city is lousy with cafés, a facet of urban life I sorely missed whilst living in more café-deprived metropolises, and one I was happy to reconnect with upon returning to Montreal. Heck, even some local financial institutions boast in-house cafés, although I'm not entirely sure that I would relish whiling away my afternoons with a banker and a cuppa.
If Montreal is the café capital of North America, Mile End may be the café capital of Montreal. Why review yet another bobo-chic, tea-and-sympathy enterprise in this hood? Because Le Zigoto goes beyond the standard croissant-and-panini lineup to offer some genuinely tasty alternatives to basic café fare. Plus, they may have some of the cheapest cups of fair trade, organic coffee and espresso on offer ($2.45 for a small café au lait or cappuccino).
The organic-ness extends to the café's interior. The floor is made from reclaimed wood. Most of the furniture is second-hand yet so tastefully chosen that it looks like it's fresh from the showroom; the regular rotation of great, local artwork adds to the gallery vibe. A shelf at the back holds games and crayons to keep the kiddies happy, and if you can't linger for one of the café's musical soirées, the to-go cups are eco-friendly.
On a recent lunch, the herbed chicken and marinated red pepper sandwich, served with a small side of potato salad, impressed us, mostly due to the full, roasty flavour from the tender chunks of chicken; it was a pleasant surprise to have the delicious meat be so worth noting. Other sammies include a hummus, red pepper, onion and fresh herb combo, Genoa and Calabrese salami with goat cheese and tomato, and breakfast sandwiches (served all day) such as the herbed omelette with goat cheese, onions and tomatoes or with bacon and Emmental, served on toasted country bread. Try some toast with labneh, that tangy, impossibly thick strained Lebanese yogurt served with tomato, onion and fresh mint. "Classic" breakfasts are served on weekends.
There is always a daily vegetarian and vegan special. The plates include salad (greens and tomatoes with a tart, lemony dressing), soup of the day (an earthy mushroom and lentil number on our visit) and the entrée. Cabbage rolls stuffed with chickpeas, rice, tomatoes and plenty of fresh herbs and garlic tasted about as healthy as comfort food can get, or vice versa. Vibrant yet homey, the rolls were very tasty and not too filling. Hummus and slices of country bread rounded out the generous special.
We overheard a discussion between Laurance Chediac (co-proprietor) and an employee discussing the finer points of soups and whether socca (the chickpea flour crèpes of Nice) or pissaladière (another southern French specialty of dough topped with caramelized onions and anchovies) could be offered on the menu. Yes, please!
The Mediterranean influences, primarily Lebanese, add zest, tang and a certain freshness to the menu. "Glacées" of rose, blackberry or date syrups, mixed with soda and served over ice, are dreamy refreshers and go down particularly well with a comfy chair in the sunny front window. And pastries, including homemade muffins and brownies, plus maamoul, traditional Lebanese cookies filled with pistachios, walnuts or dates, are the perfect accompaniment to a $2 organic, fair-trade espresso.
Le Zigoto5731 Parc Ave.
514-867-9005l
ezigotocafe.blogspot.com
Dinner (or lunch) for two, before beverages, taxes and tip: $15-$22

REVIEW: Dead Sexy Magazine

Le Zigoto Café

``Need a break from checking out the Jean Talon market?

The Mile End Must Stop for killer cappuccinos (only in the am, please) and other coffee drinks the rest of the day. All their coffee-based drinks are made from fair trade and organic beans. Vegan & vegatarian plates offered daily. http://www.lezigotocafe.blogspot.com/``

Text by Writer Rick T. taken from Dead Sexy Magazine / October issue / Ooh la la....Montreal

http://www.deadsexymag.com/Toronto/2009/October/Travel/Montreal_Part1.html

***Classic breakfasts ALL DAY and EVERY DAY!***

REVIEW: Le VOIR 4 Septembre, 2008

Le Zigoto Café
Comptoir
ARTICLE - 4 septembre 2008
Olivier Pratte / VOIR
http://www.voir.ca/publishing/article.aspx?zone=1&section=21&article=60252

photo: Dominic Gauthier

Pierre Bouthillier et Laurance Chediac, les deux copropriétaires du `le Zigoto`, ont parcouru Montréal à la recherche du meilleur café qui soit. Ils ont eu leurs habitudes dans plusieurs repaires de la ville. Il y a cinq mois, ils ont ouvert un café à leur mesure sur l'avenue du Parc et décidé de devenir les habitués de leur propre local. Le couple sert de l'excellent café équitable et biologique à prix raisonnable:
2,45 $ pour une petite tasse de café au lait ou de cappuccino et 2,00 $ pour un espresso. Leur cuisine, quant à elle, est simple et fraîche. On aime les "sandwichs-breakfasts" - des omelettes enveloppées dans deux tranches de pain de campagne - garnis notamment de fromage de chèvre, d'herbes fraîches, de tomates et d'huile d'olive (5,75 $), les muffins et brownies faits sur place, les soupes et paninis originaux. Parmi ceux-ci, notons le panini de hummus, tomates, oignons et herbes et le panini de poulet, oignons, poivron rouge, mayo, aneth et coriandre. Adeptes de la scène artistique locale, les propriètaires organisent souvent des concerts intimes de musiciens et chanteurs montréalais dans leur café.
Ouvert de 8 h à 19 h du lundi au vendredi, de 9 h à 18 h le samedi et de 9 h à 16 h le dimanche. http://www.lezigotocafe.blogspot.com/
5731, avenue du Parc
Tél.: 514 867-9005

An Oasis in the Mile End to share......

`le Zigoto` café is available for private celebrations, soirées, CD launches, vérnissages, company events or private parties, filming ....etc.

We also cater for small groups (up to 40 persons) and have a delicious and varied menu, including many vegan choices. What will be on the menu may be left entirely up to you or we are also always ready with plenty of delicious and wholesome suggestions! Be sure that if you chose us, you will be in for a treat infused with the herbs and spices of the Mediterannean and one of Montreal`s BEST organic & Fair Trade coffees!References from Greenpeace`s Toronto and Montreal offices are available upon request.

For reservations please contact Laurance at (438) 764-9005.

CLASSIC BREAKFASTS a la `le Zigoto` are served all day, DAILY!!! Come taste eggs + as you have NEVER tasted before! It`s like East meets West and so tasty at that!

Out With These Nasty Law Makers!

We hope that our cause may be considered, as we have risked everything and lost much to get this business up and running. We are only 3 years old as one of Montreal`s coziest independant cafés. It takes time for a business to mature and just as we were starting to breath again, POW! What Revenu Quebec is doing to the café and restaurant industry is just shameful and downright appauling!!!!! Not only are they forcing us to purchase these ridiculously expensive cash registers (in addition to already having one!), which are meant to ``police`` us! They are going around to small local cafés and handing out $450 fines to anyone who doesn`t hand out a receipt!!! Criminal!!! Please email me at lezigoto.cafe@gmail.com in order for me to get a petition going!Please spread the word!!! We need to give the small business owners abreak! This could mean that a lot of us will go out of business! The cost is anywhere between $4000-$6,000. Other independant cafés like us, who are still trying to get established will have a really hard time coming up with that kind of money, when it`s not always possibleto have a salary the first 2-3 years. They say that they will reimburse 40% of the cost, but when you don`thave the money to begin with, to purchase and wait for the return credit, then what do you do? Buy it at full cost at the last possible date! It`s just crazy! Especially when they also predicted that 30% of our city`s cafés and restos to close! They sure as hell don`t care about us! This will not only effect us, but the local baker, local grocer and employees, not to mention the community! Another example of how governments don`t care about the people....Business owners are also not applicable to receive UIC in case they are forced out of business! Most of them putting all their life savings into their projects, as we did. If they want to police us, then they should pay for the machine! Would it not have been better for the PEOPLE to have an exception to this law....any business younger than 6 years to be excempt and any business earning less than $15,000 per month also be excempt, depending on expenses of course. This is what we would have hoped for, as it is tough enough to be in business and then have the government create yet another obstacle, just when you are starting to breath! They are quick to collect their taxes even when construction is hurting businesses on Park (the construction saga/ CORRUPTION that never ends!)! If they need more money, they should look into their own accounts and collect from BIG companies and Corporations, as they are the BIG sharks and the ones who are sheltering more money than the local café or restaurant. Please help us protest this by sending your emails!!!!! I would be very sad to see any of my favourite places close down......they are what make our city special! Booo Revenu Quebec and shame on you! Laurance Chediac co-owner `le Zigoto`café www.lezigotocafe.blogspot.com

ARTIST`S STATEMENT:

Chris Robertson's art is a world that is stark and nearly bare in form, but brimming with immediate life. Co-founder and printer at Moniker Screen Print and Design, he and partner, Katie Green, have been the local screen printing solution for several years now. Combining his passion for printmaking and mixed media painting. He creates a fine balance of memories, metaphor and imagination. Seeking to push the boundaries of poor taste and awkward scale, he is constantly reinventing the possibilities of whatever media he can get his hands on. Recycled canvas, salvaged wood, inks and paint are his means of creation, and as long as people are willing to throw away perfectly good garbage, he will continue to create art. Having spent the last few years carving an oeuvre of woodcuts he is looking forward to a new body of work to have a nervous breakdown over.

www.monikerdesigns.ca/chris

Invitation to an exhibit...

Vernissage: Thursday May 6th 6pm-9pm

Exhibition: May 6 th -May 21st

Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, noon- 6pm

Location: Ethecae, 2131 St. Catherine East

PRESS RELEASE

Espace Ethecae is pleased to present Now Here No Where by March Hutchinson and Dita Kubin. This exhibition brings together an independent body of work by each artist - the photography of Dita Kubin and drawings and paintings by March Hutchinson - as well as a collaborative project entitled, ``Now Here No Where``.

http://www.marchhutchinson.com/

http://www.phudge.ca/

ARTIST STATEMENT-STEWART JONES 2009

I paint what I know. And I know that I only paint places that I’ve been and taken something from. I could paint a space for years and still be fascinated with it, in its place and how its surroundings really shape its being. I am interested, continually, in what happens in shadows and how the cityscapes cut the sky, creating geometric shapes, which become a focal point to my work, compositionally.
As the minutes and hours pass through a day, the character
of a space changes, inviting me into yet another chapter in its history. I paint to invite you there to see it for yourself.

Photographs by Rohan Quinby - ``La Ville Et Le Temps``

…Cities are a product of time. They are the moulds in which men’s lifetimes have cooled and congealed, giving lasting shape, by way of art, to monuments that would otherwise vanish with the living and give no means of renewal or wider participation behind them. In the city, time becomes visible: buildings and monuments and public ways, more open than the written record, more subject to the gaze of many men than the scattered artifacts of the countryside, leave an imprint on the minds even of the ignorant or the indifferent. Through the material fact of preservation, time…

Jessika Starnino

It was a real treat to have these wonderfully talented, witty and fast humored gals playing at `le Zigoto`last night. It was a great evening of music and song albeit a tad too hot :-) I just want to give Sarah, Jessika and Andrea a big hand for their generosity. `le Zigoto`is a beautiful place, but it`s the people who fill it`s space that give it life and soul. We look forward to welcoming these wonderful talents again and more who wish to play at this special cozy venue! Thanks to all for coming!

Maral Garabedian`s Artist Statement

Light and shadow play a key role in creating mood, emotion and depth in all the artwork I create.

My current body of work reveals my perceptions, responses and experiences with nature. I feel exuberant and excited about the pattern of shapes that emerge from these observations. I’m exploring my ongoing love and fascination with colour and the portrayal of three-dimensional forms through light and shade.

Light and shadow describe the transience of all botanical life. The different light sources, represent flowers and plants as living beings in the precise state in which I witness them. The cycle of all botanical life reminds me of my own childhood memories of a garden enriched with flowers and trees.

My paintings usually start with a few ideas in drawing, colour use and composition. I begin by taking photographs and sketching botanical forms from observation.

While I use many different mediums, materials and techniques in my art process, my favourite mediums are oil paint and soft pastel. What I like best about painting with these mediums is the methodical process of creation through technique, colour and layering and the surprises that emerge.

http://www.maralart.com/

Heidi Daehler`s Artist Statement

Artist Statement

``The main obsession has been with the act of painting itself. It is the constant research into paints and mediums, brushwork, colour, composition, rendering, and light which fuels my work. As much as I see beauty in technique and harmony, I am content to allow the existence of elements which are purely expressive, awkward, or unsettling. Distortions of form and color blur the line between reality and fiction. The meaning of a specific work or series evolves over time. My way of working involves observation, intuition, and feeling.

In my most recent works the content has arisen by observing and contrasting central figures and their surroundings. The varying degrees of realism and abstraction reflect the myriad of feelings which have arisen in reaction to the present day condition of the natural world, the quality of the relationships we have with nature, ourselves, and with others around us. ``

http://www.heididaehlerart.blogspot.com/

Previous Events & Exhibits

Previous Events....James Finnerty - EP Release w/ Special Guests March 26th @ 7:30pm (please see above poster)Keep your eyes posted for a Flamenco dance and music concert this May! The floor will be on fire soon!
We hosted a private event with God Speed and Mt. Zion on Thursday January 29th. youtube has a brief segment under Jerusalem in my Heart or le Zigoto. It was FANTASTIC! with a crowd of about 65 people!
Visit Youtube and type ``Jerusalem in my Heart``
Friday December 5th @ 9pm Crombez (Manu Crombez à la voix et la guitar acoustique, Julie Boivin au violon, Jean-Olivier Goyette à la guitar électrique et Étienne Lebel au trombone.
Saturday Oct. 25th @ 8pm / Doors 7:30pmMusique instrumentale saveur Flamenco.Shannon Quessy et Jean-Sébastien Vielleux sur guitar et Francis Mercier sur percussion. .

August 2nd @ 8pm
Charlotte Cornfield w/ Dan FM

August 30th @ 8pm
James Finnerty & Charlotte Cornfield
http://www.myspace.com/jamesfinnertymusic http://www.myspace.com/charlottecornfield

Sept. 13th @ 8pm Alison Notkin
http://www.myspace.com/alisonnotkin

Sept. 20th @ 8pm
James Finnerty & Alison Notkin

Sept. 27th @ 8pm
Sarah Pearson & Guest http://www.myspace.com/sarahpearsonmusic

Oct. 31 - Halloween Night! Montreal Mile End Collective Presents an evening around Love Sufi Stories.............Words, Music, and Dance from the world of the mystic east.Readings from Hafiz, Rumi, JilaniLive Sufi Music:Sacred drumming, songs of love and seperation, the dance of the whirling dervishes.Come share an evening of warmth, fun, and community.

Friday Nov. 7th @ 8pm Kit Sodden & Guest

Rencontre Maman et BébéMommy & Baby Coffee/Tea Time at `le Zigoto`café ! Chaque Mardi & Jeudi/Every Tuesday & Thursday3:00-5:30pm

Friday August 8th at 8pm `le Zigoto` café `Les Troubles Tetes`will perform a theatrical public reading of `L`Impromptu dÒutremont`by Michel Tremblay in French. Entrance is free.Come and support our fresh young talent!

Tyler Rauman -February 16- March 1st
Amazingly talented poster artist! His works will transport you to an imaginary world of colour, prints and beauty!

Anne De Billy du 16 octobre au 16 Février
Anne Billy expose des encres et fusain au café `le Zigoto`.A wonderful exhibit of Anne`s work will be on display from October 16th -January 16th.

July 11-August 18 (Don`t miss it! ON SHOW NOW!!!)`le Zigoto`café presents photos by Marcel Mueller (Swiss born photographer based in Mtl.) , covering travels to Burma and other exotic destinations. His trips around the world have led him to Asia, Africa, the Middle East and more, where he has gathered a wealth of images which transport us to a different place, cultue and time. He treats us to a glimpse of the world around us and sheds light on a world that is intimately his own. http://www.dirxions.com/Marcel will also be doing a presentation relating to the exhibit on Sunday July 20th at 8pm. Come and join us for an interesting evening of stories, music and more photos!

Note Spécial......Geneviève Oligny et ses Lanternes magiquesLa lanterne de collection : De la préhistoire à aujourd’hui, Maison de la culture Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, (514) 872-1730à Montréal, du 17 juin au 15 août, http://www.lactualite.com/

Horaire pour la période des fêtes - Holiday Hours

Pour la période des fêtes…….

Jeudi 24 Décembre…………….….....…..10:00-15:30hr
Vendredi 25 Décembre……………………..……….Fermé
Samedi 26 Décembre…………………………..…….Fermé
Dimanche 27 Décembre……………......10:00-17:00hr
Lundi 28 Décembre………….….…...…..10:00-17:00hr
Mardi 29 Décembre…….…………....….10:00-17:00hr
Mercredi 30 Décembre …………..…….…………..Fermé
Jeudi 31 Décembre……………………………………Fermé
Vendredi 1er Janvier………………………..……….Fermé
Samedi 2 Janvier…………………….………………..Fermé
Dimanche 3 Janvier…………………...…10:00-17:00hr
Lundi 4Janvier…………………………..…10:00-17:00hr
Mardi 5 Janvier……………..…………..…10:00-17:00hr
Mercredi 6 Janvier……………………..…10:00-17:00hr
Jeudi 7 Janvier…………….…………..……10:00-17:00hr
Vendredi 8 Janvier……………………..…10:00-17:00hr
Samedi 9 Janvier, la vie continue comme d`habitude…..

Joyeuses Fêtes et Bonne Année 2010!!!!!!!!

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Horaire / Hours ......

STEWART JONES

LANA HENSEL

LANA HENSEL - VISUAL ARTIST/PAINTER

cafe zosha - front section

More than just a café.....

Dejeuner chez cafe zosha!

We just started our 3rd year! To celebrate come enjoy our promo until the end of the month!

REVIEW : HOUR September 25,2008

cafézosha back seating area .... we`re bigger than you think!

REVIEW: Dead Sexy Magazine

'cafézosha' counter area

Un peu du couleur sa joue un peu ;-)

Our ad in the Puces Pop Guide!

REVIEW: Le VOIR 4 Septembre, 2008

An Oasis in the Mile End to share......

`le Zigoto`

A Quiet Moment

One of the most comforting experiences.....

`le Zigoto`café - arts, café BIO. et Equit. et soirée culturel!!!.

Conscience Verte Rebate Guide Available Chez Nous!!!

We`re on the Sunny side!

Checking out the avenue from your quiet refuge!

Out With These Nasty Law Makers!

Some Great Sites.....

One of these shorts was filmed at `le Zigoto`!

Lancement du livre par Stéphane Cocke / Book Launch bt Stéphane Cocke

Kate Sweet - Showing until May 15th!

Chris Robertson

ARTIST`S STATEMENT:

Invitation to an exhibit...

A word from Pierre, Laurance & our Zosha to all of you!

Happy Holidays EVERYONE!!! May you all be blessed with health, happiness and honest loving people! All the rest is a sweet extra.

Thank you for continuing to encourage and help us develop this meeting point and special place for us. It was a dream and the dream lives on through you and because of you ALL!HAPPY 2011!!!

Waldemar Markiewka

show me the way to go home - new art by Laura Broadbent

Rise Up by Harlene Weijs

Every Moment Counts From the series, Taking Flight by Harlene Weijs. Until end of August 2010

Ottilie Fodor-Douglas

Dita Kubin

March Hutchinson

Les Étoffes

Next Show!!!! A Whole Lot of Blue Grass Christmas Fun!!!!

Come out for a great evening!

`le Zigoto`café is honored to be hosting an evening of Maqam Improv

Goose (Rachel Elliott)

Prochaine Concert

Qurna & Friends Concert

An Evening With Vallum Poetry!

Holy Oak in concert tomorrow, Friday April 17th at `le Zigoto`café! 8:30pm!

le Zigoto café`s Craft Fair - Friday February 12th 5-10pm with Live music.Come and join the fun!!!

Heart 2 Heart Craft Fair.

Blue par Genevève Langlois

Stewart Jones

ARTIST STATEMENT-STEWART JONES 2009

Mirjam Castelijn

Photographs by Rohan Quinby - ``La Ville Et Le Temps``

Kari Percival Prints

Mary Milne - March 1st - May 1st

Tyler K. Rauman

Anne Billy de 16 Oct. - 16 Jan.

Marcel Mueller Exhibits at `le Zigoto`café from July 11-August 18th

Charlotte Cornfield & Dan FM @ `le Zigoto`this Saturday August 2nd * Doors 8pm

Jessika Starnino

Come and join us for this Sunday`s Musical Soirée!

Sarah Pearson at `le Zigoto` this Sunday June 15th at 8pm

Sarah Pearson en/in concert bientôt! soon!

New Show Up.....Please join us in welcoming Maral Garabedian to `le Zigoto`!

Maral Garabedian`s Artist Statement

Another strong and beautiful work by Maral Garabedian

Heidi Daehler`s Artist Statement

Heidi Daehler`s Barn Owl

Previous Events & Exhibits

Merry Christmas & All the very very best for 2010!!!!

Horaire pour la période des fêtes - Holiday Hours

Thank you for continuing to encourage and help us develop this meeting point and special place for us. It was a dream and the dream lives on through you and because of you ALL!

HAPPY 2011!!!