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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
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      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]

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      Bangluck: Odes to Thai traditions with a Plateau noodle shop
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      James Kerr / Scorpion Dagger's favourite things in Montreal
      J.P. Karwacki

      James Kerr / Scorpion Dagger's Favourite Things in Montreal

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      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

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      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

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      Aidan Raynor

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      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

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      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.

      Badin: The cocktail-forward listening lounge built for aurality and intimacy in Little Burgundy
      J.P. Karwacki

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      La Gargamelle: Reveling in food and drink at an Old Montreal reverse speakeasy
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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]
      The Main

      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]
      The Main

      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.

      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]
      The Main

      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]
      The Main

      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]
      The Main

      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.

      Badin: The cocktail-forward listening lounge built for aurality and intimacy in Little Burgundy
      J.P. Karwacki

      Badin: The Cocktail-forward Listening Lounge Built for Aurality and Intimacy in Little Burgundy

      The cocktail-forward listening lounge below Little Burgundy's HENI is an unreal gem for audophile lushes.

      La Gargamelle: Reveling in food and drink at an Old Montreal reverse speakeasy
      J.P. Karwacki

      La Gargamelle: Reveling in Food and Drink at an Old Montreal Reverse Speakeasy

      The Montreal cocktail scene player Tittle Tattle now finds itself with a gastronomic side that showcases it's chef's flavour play.

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