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      Deep in the juice with Zamalek: Blending Egyptian karkadé tea with Mile End culture
      J.P. Karwacki

      Deep in the Juice with Zamalek: Blending Egyptian Karkadé Tea with Mile End Culture

      How the Mile End scene of the twenty-tens and Egyptian heritage brewed a drink Montreal today couldn't do without.

      Turning Montreal’s restaurants into a soup kitchen network for those in need
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      Turning Montreal’s Restaurants into a Soup Kitchen Network for Those in Need

      Share Your Plate’s a new initiative addressing food accessibility by putting local restaurants’ meals in the hands of those that need them most.

      A (mostly) spoken history of Clarke Café, Montreal’s home of the sangwich
      J.P. Karwacki

      A (mostly) Spoken History of Clarke Café, Montreal’s Home of the Sangwich

      Italo family history, a Mile End legend, and building a modern institution in the Pointe, as told by Frank Servedio

      MTLàTABLE is lighting a torch for a city's emblematic scene
      J.P. Karwacki

      MTLàTABLE is Lighting a Torch for a City's Emblematic Scene

      An economic activator, a hospitality advocate, a game-changing concierge, a remedy to what ails a tough season for Montreal's restaurant industry—however you slice it, MTLàTABLE is what this city needs.

      Bar Dominion & keeping spirits up in downtown Montreal
      J.P. Karwacki

      Bar Dominion & Keeping Spirits up in Downtown Montreal

      A downtown Montreal destination once closed during the pandemic, Dominion Square Tavern's been revived as Bar Dominion—a timeless classic by design.

      5 Montreal dépanneurs worth eating at
      J.P. Karwacki

      5 Montreal Dépanneurs Worth Eating at

      These Montreal depanneurs go beyond beers, smokes and munchies with amazing (and sometimes improbable) kitchens.

      Farm to Table: The True Influence of Public Markets in Montreal's Dining Scene
      Mayssam Samaha

      Farm to Table: The True Influence of Public Markets in Montreal's Dining Scene

      What kind of role do public markets play in Montreal's food culture? Food writer Mayssam Samaha spoke to vendors and chefs at the Jean-Talon Market to find out.

      No Shows Continue to Plague Some of Montreal's Best Restaurants
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      No Shows Continue to Plague Some of Montreal's Best Restaurants

      Montreal DINR partners open up about the impact no-shows have on their business, from the seating plan to the bottom line.

      Our patron saints of diners: Montreal’s next generation of casse-croûte owners
      J.P. Karwacki

      Our Patron Saints of Diners: Montreal’s Next Generation of Casse-croûte Owners

      Greenspot. AA. Chez Ma Tante. Chez Nick. Beautys. Café Joe. Wilensky's. Nouveau Système. Paul Patates. Bagel Etc. Saying their names is like casting a spell that’d conjure two steamés all-dressed combo with fries and a fountain liqueur on the side.

      Montreal's best new pizza is being baked above a paint shop in Lachine
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal's Best New Pizza is Being Baked Above a Paint Shop in Lachine

      Humble pie with big(a) flavour.

      34 of Montreal's Top Upscale Restaurants
      J.P. Karwacki

      34 of Montreal's Top Upscale Restaurants

      There are, without question, thousands of names that we would consider to be the best restaurants in Montreal. With its rich history of chefs with storied backgrounds and diversified dining culture, the following names can be counted among the highest tier in the city.

      Sabayon Marks a Return to Savoury Roots for Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin
      J.P. Karwacki

      Sabayon Marks a Return to Savoury Roots for Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin

      One year since the closure of Patrice Pâtissier, the city of Montreal is welcoming Pointe-Saint-Charles' newest dining option with open arms.

      Montreal's Hospitality Industry is Changing
      Rachel Cheng

      Montreal's Hospitality Industry is Changing

      We spoke with several DINR partners to discuss how Montreal restaurants are breaking the cycle and redefining hospitality.

      Behind the scenes with Marc Cohen, Chef and Co-Owner of Montreal's Lawrence
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Behind the Scenes with Marc Cohen, Chef and Co-Owner of Montreal's Lawrence

      The British-born chef recently sat down with The Main to talk about his inspiration and approach, the rhythm of the restaurant, and some spherical objects.

      WILLS: A New Hub for Balanced Beer in Mile-Ex
      Daniel Bromberg

      WILLS: A New Hub for Balanced Beer in Mile-Ex

      Montreal’s newest microbrewery opens up about what it means for the city.

      Summer Dining Hotspots: Reserve Tonight at Montreal’s Must-Visit Restaurants
      J.P. Karwacki

      Summer Dining Hotspots: Reserve Tonight at Montreal’s Must-Visit Restaurants

      Summer is here and in full swing. And you know what that means—dining out just got a whole lot better. This list is your go-to guide for that special place you'll want to reserve the next time you head out for dinner.

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      Food & Drink

      241
      Deep in the juice with Zamalek: Blending Egyptian karkadé tea with Mile End culture
      J.P. Karwacki

      Deep in the Juice with Zamalek: Blending Egyptian Karkadé Tea with Mile End Culture

      How the Mile End scene of the twenty-tens and Egyptian heritage brewed a drink Montreal today couldn't do without.

      Turning Montreal’s restaurants into a soup kitchen network for those in need
      The Main

      Turning Montreal’s Restaurants into a Soup Kitchen Network for Those in Need

      Share Your Plate’s a new initiative addressing food accessibility by putting local restaurants’ meals in the hands of those that need them most.

      A (mostly) spoken history of Clarke Café, Montreal’s home of the sangwich
      J.P. Karwacki

      A (mostly) Spoken History of Clarke Café, Montreal’s Home of the Sangwich

      Italo family history, a Mile End legend, and building a modern institution in the Pointe, as told by Frank Servedio

      MTLàTABLE is lighting a torch for a city's emblematic scene
      J.P. Karwacki

      MTLàTABLE is Lighting a Torch for a City's Emblematic Scene

      An economic activator, a hospitality advocate, a game-changing concierge, a remedy to what ails a tough season for Montreal's restaurant industry—however you slice it, MTLàTABLE is what this city needs.

      Bar Dominion & keeping spirits up in downtown Montreal
      J.P. Karwacki

      Bar Dominion & Keeping Spirits up in Downtown Montreal

      A downtown Montreal destination once closed during the pandemic, Dominion Square Tavern's been revived as Bar Dominion—a timeless classic by design.

      5 Montreal dépanneurs worth eating at
      J.P. Karwacki

      5 Montreal Dépanneurs Worth Eating at

      These Montreal depanneurs go beyond beers, smokes and munchies with amazing (and sometimes improbable) kitchens.

      Farm to Table: The True Influence of Public Markets in Montreal's Dining Scene
      Mayssam Samaha

      Farm to Table: The True Influence of Public Markets in Montreal's Dining Scene

      What kind of role do public markets play in Montreal's food culture? Food writer Mayssam Samaha spoke to vendors and chefs at the Jean-Talon Market to find out.

      No Shows Continue to Plague Some of Montreal's Best Restaurants
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      No Shows Continue to Plague Some of Montreal's Best Restaurants

      Montreal DINR partners open up about the impact no-shows have on their business, from the seating plan to the bottom line.

      Our patron saints of diners: Montreal’s next generation of casse-croûte owners
      J.P. Karwacki

      Our Patron Saints of Diners: Montreal’s Next Generation of Casse-croûte Owners

      Greenspot. AA. Chez Ma Tante. Chez Nick. Beautys. Café Joe. Wilensky's. Nouveau Système. Paul Patates. Bagel Etc. Saying their names is like casting a spell that’d conjure two steamés all-dressed combo with fries and a fountain liqueur on the side.

      Montreal's best new pizza is being baked above a paint shop in Lachine
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal's Best New Pizza is Being Baked Above a Paint Shop in Lachine

      Humble pie with big(a) flavour.

      34 of Montreal's Top Upscale Restaurants
      J.P. Karwacki

      34 of Montreal's Top Upscale Restaurants

      There are, without question, thousands of names that we would consider to be the best restaurants in Montreal. With its rich history of chefs with storied backgrounds and diversified dining culture, the following names can be counted among the highest tier in the city.

      Sabayon Marks a Return to Savoury Roots for Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin
      J.P. Karwacki

      Sabayon Marks a Return to Savoury Roots for Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin

      One year since the closure of Patrice Pâtissier, the city of Montreal is welcoming Pointe-Saint-Charles' newest dining option with open arms.

      Montreal's Hospitality Industry is Changing
      Rachel Cheng

      Montreal's Hospitality Industry is Changing

      We spoke with several DINR partners to discuss how Montreal restaurants are breaking the cycle and redefining hospitality.

      Behind the scenes with Marc Cohen, Chef and Co-Owner of Montreal's Lawrence
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Behind the Scenes with Marc Cohen, Chef and Co-Owner of Montreal's Lawrence

      The British-born chef recently sat down with The Main to talk about his inspiration and approach, the rhythm of the restaurant, and some spherical objects.

      WILLS: A New Hub for Balanced Beer in Mile-Ex
      Daniel Bromberg

      WILLS: A New Hub for Balanced Beer in Mile-Ex

      Montreal’s newest microbrewery opens up about what it means for the city.

      Summer Dining Hotspots: Reserve Tonight at Montreal’s Must-Visit Restaurants
      J.P. Karwacki

      Summer Dining Hotspots: Reserve Tonight at Montreal’s Must-Visit Restaurants

      Summer is here and in full swing. And you know what that means—dining out just got a whole lot better. This list is your go-to guide for that special place you'll want to reserve the next time you head out for dinner.

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • More pages
      • 11
      • 12
      • 13
      • 14
      • More pages
      • 16
      • Next