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Benoit Tardif: An Illustrator's Guide to Montreal
J.P. Karwacki

Benoit Tardif: An Illustrator's Guide to Montreal

From spots to work and places to print to undercelebrated artistic curios, few people are better to offer a guide to Montreal from an illustrator’s perspective than this enigmatic artist.

The Bulletin: The flood of festivals, car-free streets, and good vibes to come [Issue #76]
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The Bulletin: The flood of festivals, car-free streets, and good vibes to come [Issue #76]

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

Encore Books & Records: Getting lost in the stacks with owner Sean Madden
Jenny Greenberg

Encore Books & Records: Getting lost in the stacks with owner Sean Madden

Listening in to the stories behind NDG’s friendly neighbourhood bookstore, a family-run literary and audiophilic icon of the city.

Verdun Beef: The guinguette-inspired ecosystem of the Sud-Ouest
J.P. Karwacki

Verdun Beef: The guinguette-inspired ecosystem of the Sud-Ouest

A natural progression of the wine bar Verdun Beach, Verdun Beef is a neighbourhood-first spot for top cuts of shopping and dining.

The Bulletin: Art deco disasters, spinning cakes, and Montreal cowboys [Issue #75]
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The Bulletin: Art deco disasters, spinning cakes, and Montreal cowboys [Issue #75]

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

The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [May 2024]
J.P. Karwacki

The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [May 2024]

26 of the best new restaurants in Montreal, from fresh spring season openings to institutions in the making dating back to the winter.

Bangluck: Odes to Thai traditions with a Plateau noodle shop
J.P. Karwacki

Bangluck: Odes to Thai traditions with a Plateau noodle shop

Montrealers Chitakone Phommavongxay and Siriluksamee Rangthon on enriching Thai culture in Montreal through food.

James Kerr / Scorpion Dagger's favourite things in Montreal
J.P. Karwacki

James Kerr / Scorpion Dagger's favourite things in Montreal

The Montreal-based artist known as Scorpion Dagger on things to love and change about the city, fond memories, the importance of walking, and getting mugged for $4 one time.

The Bulletin: A vinyl Saturday's heavy rotations & where cherry blossoms bloom [Issue #74]
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The Bulletin: A vinyl Saturday's heavy rotations & where cherry blossoms bloom [Issue #74]

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

Paparmane: Dreamy tea time is served by Montreal brunch royalty
J.P. Karwacki

Paparmane: Dreamy tea time is served by Montreal brunch royalty

Here's the tea: The minds behind brunch destinations Régine Café and Janine Café turn their attention to English tea room services twisted in their own Montreal image.

The Bulletin: Springtime is an age-defying beauty hack in Montreal [Issue #73]
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The Bulletin: Springtime is an age-defying beauty hack in Montreal [Issue #73]

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

Kwizinn: New Horizons in Caribbean Cuisine for Mike Lafaille
J.P. Karwacki

Kwizinn: New Horizons in Caribbean Cuisine for Mike Lafaille

Haitian-Montrealer chef Mike Lafaille on his new restaurant address for Kwizinn in the old quarter, transforming Caribbean cuisine, and local obsessions.

Sucrerie de la Montagne & Cabane d’à Coté: Unpredictable seasons to come for maple syrup in Quebec
Aidan Raynor

Sucrerie de la Montagne & Cabane d’à Coté: Unpredictable seasons to come for maple syrup in Quebec

With the early start in 2024, producers superseded previous productions to meet demand, but the future of the industry may not always stay this bright forever.

Manoir Blackswan's Emmanuel Hébert: The international antique and art hustler straight outta Montreal
J.P. Karwacki

Manoir Blackswan's Emmanuel Hébert: The international antique and art hustler straight outta Montreal

An antique dealer, builder, artist, designer, entrepreneur, high school dropout and a self-described lover of life—and the 6,500-square-foot hybrid residence-showroom he calls home.

The Bulletin: Cheers to spring, here's where to grab your next drink 🍸 [Issue #72]
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The Bulletin: Cheers to spring, here's where to grab your next drink 🍸 [Issue #72]

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