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The story of Laurentide Beer: Created by nationalism, revived by nostalgia
Pierre-Olivier Bussières

The story of Laurentide Beer: Created by nationalism, revived by nostalgia

An icon of Quebec’s brewing scene, Laurentide was born when Molson tapped into the province's national spirit by launching a distinctly Quebec beer.

How Montreal found its place in Quebec’s long embrace of Cowboy Core
J.P. Karwacki

How Montreal found its place in Quebec’s long embrace of Cowboy Core

Country music and cowboy core, long a rural staple in Quebec, have made urban inroads into Montreal—and they aren't going anywhere.

The Bulletin: Where and how to eat your feelings after reading yesterday's news [Issue #102]
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The Bulletin: Where and how to eat your feelings after reading yesterday's news [Issue #102]

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

Bona Fide now supplies Villeray with a bistro combining Rome, New York, and Montreal
J.P. Karwacki

Bona Fide now supplies Villeray with a bistro combining Rome, New York, and Montreal

A seasoned crew's come together to serve classic Italian goods with their own brand of Montreal hospitality.

Step inside Pinôt Boutique Hotel, a modern countryside gîte for travellers of the Eastern Townships
Ivy Lerner-Frank

Step inside Pinôt Boutique Hotel, a modern countryside gîte for travellers of the Eastern Townships

Hospitality veterans Véronique Lacoursière and Florence Pelland-Goyer bring a luxurious yet down-to-earth twist to a heritage B&B 90 minutes east of Montreal.

A Peruvian kitchen meets an Italian social club in Old Montreal with Capisco's bachiche cuisine
J.P. Karwacki

A Peruvian kitchen meets an Italian social club in Old Montreal with Capisco's bachiche cuisine

This restaurant from chef Marcel Olivier Larrea and company is all about a rich cultural and culinary crossroads that's found between heritage and invention.

Montreal tops Air Canada & enRoute's Best New Restaurants for 2024
J.P. Karwacki

Montreal tops Air Canada & enRoute's Best New Restaurants for 2024

Two names have taken up top 10 spots in the annual cross-country restaurant rankings from Air Canada's enRoute magazine.

Is the South Shore of Montreal the new poutine capital of Quebec?
Jean Bourbeau @ URBANIA

Is the South Shore of Montreal the new poutine capital of Quebec?

A multi-generational investigation into the depths of 450.

MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

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The Best Pizza in Montreal, from Iconic Pies to Local Styles
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The Best Pizza in Montreal, from Iconic Pies to Local Styles

From iconic Montreal and New York-style pies to wood-fired Neapolitan classics and crisply-edged Detroit squares, this guide dives into the city’s standout pizzerias and what makes each unique.

Curated Feasts: Best Restaurants for Group Dining in Montreal
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Curated Feasts: Best Restaurants for Group Dining in Montreal

Great for groups of 20 and up, these Montreal restaurants have the space you need when you're booking for the holidays, private dining sessions, corporate events, and staff parties.

Art, History, Oddities, Curiosities: The Best Museums in Montreal
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Art, History, Oddities, Curiosities: The Best Museums in Montreal

Together, the best museums in Montreal make up an eclectic scene that tells the city’s stories with living, breathing spaces. From botany and art to avant-garde architecture and archeology, expect a mix of high culture and grit that challenges you to rethink what a museum can be.

When You’re Broke and Thirsty: The Best Dive Bars in Montreal
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When You’re Broke and Thirsty: The Best Dive Bars in Montreal

The best dive bars in Montreal keep the spirit of classic watering holes alive with cheap drinks, sticky floors, questionable décor, and a rotating cast of local characters.

Megan Verdone's Favourite Bars and Restaurants in Montreal
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Megan Verdone's Favourite Bars and Restaurants in Montreal

Megan Verdone of Café Ferlucci spotlights the Montreal she loves with her favourite bars and restaurants, from top date-night picks to out-of-towner recommendations.

A no-nonsense guide to the best poutine in Montreal
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A no-nonsense guide to the best poutine in Montreal

Cutting through the noise for the best poutine in Montreal: No tourist traps, no fancy gimmicks, and only variations that have proven they're more than flashes in the pan.

Drink in style with the best hotel bars in Montreal
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Drink in style with the best hotel bars in Montreal

Your inside track to the best hotel bars in Montreal, where well-crafted drinks meet spaces where travellers and locals share in some top-notch hospitality.

Where to find the best listening bars and vinyl cafés in Montreal
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Where to find the best listening bars and vinyl cafés in Montreal

Lean back and listen in at these vinyl-heavy addresses in the city with slow, intentional, and mature atmospheres inspired by Japanese jazz kissa.

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11.06.2024



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