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A guide to the very best of Montreal, curated by our editors and the voices we feature in our stories.
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The best of Montreal's culinary scene
As a new wave of restaurants has revived the neighbourhood’s energy, questions remain about who gets to shape (and belong to) the scene now taking hold.
At 325 F, Bryan Rajarison cooks from memory, family, and a cuisine that rarely travels this far.
A global ranking places Café Pista, Café Saint-Henri, Micro Espresso, and Café Eclair among the continent’s top 100, judged on quality, experience, and community impact.
How 3 Femmes et 1 Coussin's Plateau tableware studio became a secret weapon of Montreal's restaurant industry.
We asked three Montreal bartenders to tell us what they wish their clients knew.
Turns out the former Kansas City Chief already had a thing for good bread.
As climate change reshapes traditional wine regions, Quebec's winemakers, sommeliers, and natural wine bars are ready for their moment.
The Roman-style pasta and natural wine spot on Saint-Laurent lasted just under two years, but long enough to make a real impression.
From boundary-pushing tasting menus to perfected single plates—this is where to eat when it matters.
Where work gets dodged, books get read and written, and half the city seems to be locked in conversation.
Intimate, theatrical, memorable: the spots that make an evening feel like an occasion.
Rare finds, curated shelves, and community hubs across the city.
From garage racks to curated closets, here's where to start digging for stylish castoffs that got a second life.
It's wandering, but rewarded: Shop local, shop curious, and let these spots surprise you.
Lean back and listen in at these vinyl-heavy addresses in the city with slow, intentional, and mature atmospheres inspired by Japanese jazz kissa.
Stories, guides, and reporting that make sense of Montreal — its culture, neighbourhoods, and everyday life.
Explore restaurants, cafés, galleries, and places worth knowing — searchable by neighbourhood, category, and what's around you.
Like articles and places to build your own lists — a personal way to keep track of the city you love.
Years of tavernas, bouzouki nights, and freddo coffee joints have left traces that remain to this day.
We asked three Montreal bartenders to tell us what they wish their clients knew.
A guide to the very best of Montreal, curated by our editors and the voices we feature in our stories.
Explore MontrealFreshen up.
The best of Montreal's culinary scene
As a new wave of restaurants has revived the neighbourhood’s energy, questions remain about who gets to shape (and belong to) the scene now taking hold.
At 325 F, Bryan Rajarison cooks from memory, family, and a cuisine that rarely travels this far.
A global ranking places Café Pista, Café Saint-Henri, Micro Espresso, and Café Eclair among the continent’s top 100, judged on quality, experience, and community impact.
How 3 Femmes et 1 Coussin's Plateau tableware studio became a secret weapon of Montreal's restaurant industry.
We asked three Montreal bartenders to tell us what they wish their clients knew.
Turns out the former Kansas City Chief already had a thing for good bread.
As climate change reshapes traditional wine regions, Quebec's winemakers, sommeliers, and natural wine bars are ready for their moment.
The Roman-style pasta and natural wine spot on Saint-Laurent lasted just under two years, but long enough to make a real impression.
From boundary-pushing tasting menus to perfected single plates—this is where to eat when it matters.
Where work gets dodged, books get read and written, and half the city seems to be locked in conversation.
Intimate, theatrical, memorable: the spots that make an evening feel like an occasion.
Rare finds, curated shelves, and community hubs across the city.
From garage racks to curated closets, here's where to start digging for stylish castoffs that got a second life.
It's wandering, but rewarded: Shop local, shop curious, and let these spots surprise you.
Lean back and listen in at these vinyl-heavy addresses in the city with slow, intentional, and mature atmospheres inspired by Japanese jazz kissa.
Stories, guides, and reporting that make sense of Montreal — its culture, neighbourhoods, and everyday life.
Explore restaurants, cafés, galleries, and places worth knowing — searchable by neighbourhood, category, and what's around you.
Like articles and places to build your own lists — a personal way to keep track of the city you love.
Years of tavernas, bouzouki nights, and freddo coffee joints have left traces that remain to this day.
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Shop The Main's Dépanneur. Open 24/7.
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