Orange Julep ( June 17, 2009 )

The Orange Julep is located at 7700 Decarie Blvd near Blue Bonnets raceway, Montreal Quebec, Approx. 70 cars from classics to Hot Rod were there. Cruise nights occurs every Wednesday from from 6:30 to 10:00pm (May - September).

Constructed in the shape of a giant orange, 3 stories high with a diameter of 40 feet, the restaurant was built by Hermas Gibeau in the 1940s to serve his trademark orange drink, similar but not identical to that of Orange Julius. It is believed Gibeau intended to live in the three-story sphere with his wife and children. The restaurant and its orange sphere was rebuilt further back from the roadway when it was widened as the Decarie Expressway in the 1960s.

We are happy that our new friend in Montreal John McEwing took some time to attended one of the cruise nights at this unique landmark. We expect to see more pictures from the Orange Julep and other locations in the Montreal area throughout the summer. Thanks John!

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