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    The story of Montreal’s Joe Beef (the man, not the restaurant)
    J.P. Karwacki

    The Story of Montreal’s Joe Beef (the Man, Not the Restaurant)

    How an eccentric tavern keeper became a working-class hero of Montreal—and one of its unlikeliest legends.

    The Bulletin: A Valentine's weekend, but make it R&B, goth, literary, and lyrical [Issue #116]
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    The Bulletin: A Valentine's Weekend, but Make it R&B, Goth, Literary, and Lyrical [Issue #116]

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

    Le Roy Jucep, a founding name in poutine since the 1950s
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    Le Roy Jucep, a Founding Name in Poutine Since the 1950s

    The culinary origin story of one restaurant, and a dish that shaped Quebec’s identity.

    The best donuts in Montreal aren't on the island, they're at Deux Becs
    J.P. Karwacki

    The Best Donuts in Montreal Aren't on the Island, They're at Deux Becs

    Call 'em inventive pastries, call 'em killer donuts from a Californian Montrealer.

    Betrayal, rivalry, and the Montreal Screwjob that redefined pro wrestling’s reality
    Adam Hickey

    Betrayal, Rivalry, and the Montreal Screwjob That Redefined Pro Wrestling’s Reality

    On November 9, 1997, in Montreal’s Molson Centre, a quintessential American art form was reborn.

    Taglio revives the old butchery ways with a 50-year-old Pointe-Saint-Charles smokehouse
    J.P. Karwacki

    Taglio Revives the Old Butchery Ways with a 50-year-old Pointe-Saint-Charles Smokehouse

    Honouring old-school techniques with a hands-on approach, Taglio's butchery and Montreal smoked meat keep the city's food heritage alive.

    The Bulletin: The Plateau rocks, running underground, and Super Bowl feasts 🏈 [Issue #115]
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    The Bulletin: The Plateau Rocks, Running Underground, and Super Bowl Feasts 🏈 [Issue #115]

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

    What's on during Black History Month 2025 in Montreal
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    What's on During Black History Month 2025 in Montreal

    A month of culture, history, and community—film screenings, live performances, art exhibits, and more celebrating Black voices across the city.

    Alt-country club Muni tees up a social golfing hideaway in Pointe-Saint-Charles
    J.P. Karwacki

    Alt-country Club Muni Tees up a Social Golfing Hideaway in Pointe-Saint-Charles

    An indoor golf club ditches country club pretense for high-tech swings, Southern-style eats, and a bar that actually gets it.

    The iconic Montreal smoked meat of Delibee’s
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    The Iconic Montreal Smoked Meat of Delibee’s

    After cutting his teeth at the famed Main Deli Steak House, Philip Varvaro has kept old-school techniques alive for over a quarter century at this Pointe-Claire restaurant.

    The enigmatic “Château de la 40”
    Jean Bourbeau @ URBANIA

    The Enigmatic “Château de la 40”

    Meeting the Metropolitan’s King of Light.

    Oncle Lee's Kǎo puts modern Chinese-American on the menu in Old Montreal
    J.P. Karwacki

    Oncle Lee's Kǎo Puts Modern Chinese-American on the Menu in Old Montreal

    Taking inspiration from Chinese street-style shaokao barbecue, this deeply personal project reflects what its chef loves about cooking.

    Fin Soda’s zero-proof cocktails and the Montreal hospitality behind them
    Ivy Lerner-Frank

    Fin Soda’s Zero-proof Cocktails and the Montreal Hospitality Behind Them

    What happens when two bartenders experiment in their kitchen during a pandemic lockdown?

    What muralist and artist Kevin Ledo sees in the walls of Montreal
    J.P. Karwacki

    What Muralist and Artist Kevin Ledo Sees in the Walls of Montreal

    On bold portraitures with thoughtful abstraction, fixtures of Montreal’s streetscape, celebrating a city’s stories, and grappling with the form's impermanence.

    The Bulletin: Happy Year of the Snake, Montreal 🐍 [Issue #114]
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    The Bulletin: Happy Year of the Snake, Montreal 🐍 [Issue #114]

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

    Wild catches and Japanese imports with Sushi Nishinokaze in the Mile End
    J.P. Karwacki

    Wild Catches and Japanese Imports with Sushi Nishinokaze in the Mile End

    With just eight seats, curated ceramics, and a commitment to both tradition and local sourcing, this omakase is where every detail tells a story.

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