Gourmet presents Quattro Skate in NYC from Gourmet NFN on Vimeo.

The video is so well done! The bar is getting raised higher and higher every time.

“In the final installment of the 3 part series. Gourmet, Jimmy Gorecki and Chris Mulhern bring the Quattro Skate to NYC. Featuring the Quattro Skate in white full-grain leather/suede, paired with the ice sole.”

Last weekend I took a trip to Quebec City (3hrs from Montreal) to stay at the Pur Hotel in old Quebec. As I pulled up to the hotel I thought for moment I was in NYC or LA because of the exterior and design of the hotel was very modern.

During my stay I learned that the designers and owners of the hotel are actually from New York  so it explained a lot.

The second I pulled up the customer service started, the valet was super polite and guided me to the reception where the lovely ladies took care of me.

I made some special request prior to my arrival and I was getting a little nervous about the execution and when I arrived into my room everything was there as expected.

I got in around 9:50 pm and the kitchen was about to close so the lady at the front desk pulled out a menu and allowed us to order from downstairs. I ordered the Steak & Frites and my signature glass of cranberry juice and it was pretty amazing.

After a great night of food and champagne I hit the bed which was extremely comfortable. The sheets were so soft I felt like they were massaging me as I slept.

The view from the room was pretty amazing, it was right in front of the church overlooking the city.

I stayed in room 1710 if you ever want to experience the same view and room.

The next morning after a great breakfast in bed I had a 10:00 am call time to meet with Eric Pouliot a devoted sales manager of the hotel. The meeting was set up for me to get a full tour of the facilities. Eric was super on point and took the time to teach me about the hotel and the surrounding areas.

His tips and information were very helpful.

I was really impressed with the hotel restaurant called Table, it’s super minimalistic and boutique like. They designed the hotel with community in mind, which is a reoccurring theme in my head. The restaurant was designed for people to interact with one another at the breakfast table. How cool is that?

The TABLE logo carved into wood.

I was really feeling the color story of the hotel, orange and cement grey is the color of choice.

Hotel Pur has one of the biggest indoor pools in the city. I had the chance to swim around and it was a lot of fun. I hit the sauna after and had a relaxing time.

What’s cool about the hotel is the full gym! All the equipment is brand new which is always a plus.

The next morning before I left the hotel I made sure I had the salmon eggs Benedict and the  orange juice….. What a fantastic meal.

Hotel Pur

Style: New & Modern

Atmosphere: Busy and great vibe.

Staff: Super Polite

Average room price: $150 t0 250/plus taxes

Rooms: Medium

Beds: Very Comfortable

Marcus Troy Rating: 9/10

* Bonus

1. Free wireless

2. Free internet dock station for fax and printing in the lobby

3. 24 hour free cappuccino, coffee and tea

4. 24hr gym facilities

5. Parking $20/night

6. Heated indoor pool

7. Ipod dock in every room

* Ask for Eric Pouliot and he will take care of you.

395 rue de la Couronne
Québec, QC G1K 7X4
(418) 647-2611

Hotel Pur hosted me for 2 nights and the experience was great! I had a lot of fun, the food was great and the customer service was really on point.

A special thanks to Mary, Marjorie and Eric.

Plan a trip to Quebec city and make sure you stay at The PUR Hotel for a great experience.

Gilbere Forte’ – I’m So Appalled (Official Music Video) from Jerome White on Vimeo.

This is what you call rapping! Fab is 1 of the best.

* Who? Raj Mehra , Mehrathon Distribution
* What? Raj was taking a trip to NYC and we were talking about the future. www.mehrathon.com
* Where? Montreal, Airport
* When? June 2010
* Why? Businessman, Thinker, Non-believer, Funny, Humble and generous
* How? I met Raj several years ago & we’ve been good friends ever since. He is also a personal mentor, I’m not sure if he knows.

Usually the people who deny you are the people you perceive to have the power.

Imagine if everything you did or attempted to do, you did it like it was the last thing you were ever going to accomplish, how undeniable would you be?

Too many times we just half ass things and scream foul when things don’t go our way. When you are undeniable and the people you perceive to have power decide not to give you that chance, then you can chalk it up to hate. Until then I suggest that you work on becoming undeniable.

Becoming undeniable might just boil down to a matter of opinion but I think it is more than just that, I think you have to know in your heart of hearts that what you do is the best and no one can deny it even if they tried.

The other day on twitter I asked people to send me their best songs, the work that they were the most proud of. To be honest a lot of the songs I received were mediocre. I am not trying to insult or deny anyone but it’s impossible that some of these people really felt like they submitted their best work. I’m no musical expert but I do however know the basics of composition, flow, sound, production and delivery and some of the songs just weren’t up to par.

When did subpar become the standard? My father always told me it starts with the parents. For example when kids bring home their art from school and their parents praise the work like its the next Picasso but the work itself isn’t good at all, it creates a false sense of accomplishment in the child’s mind. I guess parents don’t really want to hurt their child’s feelings so they just praised them instead. How does this child grow up? Does he decide to work to becoming undeniable, or does he just feel that everything he does is amazing?

I guess that’s why there are so many horrible singers who try out for American Idol. It feels like too many people have encouraged them by making them believe that they are amazing but in fact they are not. “ My mother told me I have a beautiful voice” ha!

When you feel denied by a blogger for post on his or her site, or a magazine, a job, a position, school, don’t give up I suggest you work harder at becoming undeniable.

Don’t be like so many and just chalk it up to hate, you have to know in your heart of hearts that what you did or trying to do is the best of all times!