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Firing ceramics by hand in the Laurentians with the pottery collective Goregama

Ancient technique, unpredictability, and slow, communal craft: Goregama has gathered twice a year since 2019 to feed wood into an anagama kiln for 40 hours straight.

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How Little Portugal carved out its place in the Plateau

From postwar migration to piri piri chicken, Azorean immigrants transformed an iconic Montreal neighbourhood with enduring community.

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Things to do in Montreal during November

The best things to do in Montreal during November bring enough festivals, holiday markets, and cultural programming to make you forget the cold.

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Illustrator Raymond Biesinger's self-defence guide against getting ripped off

After two decades of wage theft and rip-offs, a Montreal illustrator pens a tactical guide to defending creative work.

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The Bulletin: October is giving us too many good options [Issue #151]

The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

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There’s a reason why this fashion runway’s out in the cold

It’ll be chill: ROYALMOUNT’s Urban Park is hosting seven Montreal-favourite brands and a live Milk & Bone set.

Max Honigmann

Montreal's got a nightlife policy, so why are venues still at risk?

A year into the city's first-ever nightlife framework, the future of Montreal's independent venues still hangs in the balance.

Annisa Burgos

One of Montreal's few female brewers runs the show at 4 Origines

Sydnee Wilson hauls grain, checks temperatures, and navigates the demanding physical reality of an industry that has largely forgotten its female origins.

MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

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Where to drink during RAW WINE in Montreal
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Where to drink during RAW WINE in Montreal

Where growers, makers, and drinkers of low-intervention, organic, biodynamic, and natural wines will want to drop in for a bottle (or two).

The best Spanish restaurants in Montreal
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The best Spanish restaurants in Montreal

Cava and croquetas, pinxtos, tapas, paella, jamón—here’s where Montreal gets its Spanish fix.

Brendan King Edwards of The Word's favourite things in Milton-Parc
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Brendan King Edwards of The Word's favourite things in Milton-Parc

A neighbourhood insider’s tour of the secondhand stacks, family-run restaurants, and enduring staples that make Milton-Parc feel like home.

The Main's shortlist for Burger Week 2025
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The Main's shortlist for Burger Week 2025

Out of dozens upon dozens of choices, here are the ones that made the cut.

Where to get a good lunch in Montreal
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Where to get a good lunch in Montreal

The reliable roster for what's consistent, satisfying, and worth the trip across town.

The best Montreal café terrasses to slow down and savour
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The best Montreal café terrasses to slow down and savour

Sip coffee and soak up the sun at these cozy café terrasses, from hidden gardens to lively sidewalks.

These are the oldest restaurants in Montreal
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These are the oldest restaurants in Montreal

Still serving after all these years: A tour through the institutions that fed generations and helped define Montreal’s food identity.

The best dumplings in Montreal, from Chinatown OGs to young guns
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The best dumplings in Montreal, from Chinatown OGs to young guns

From no-frills Chinese classics to innovative fusion flavours, these are Montreal’s top spots for fried, steamed, and soup dumplings.

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