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    Food & Drink

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    An Afghan Kitchen That Rewards the Detour to a Longueuil Strip Mall
    J.P. Karwacki

    An Afghan Kitchen That Rewards the Detour to a Longueuil Strip Mall

    After decades in Quebec, Abdul and his family built a restaurant where traditional Afghan cooking has earned a following that extends well beyond the South Shore.

    The Mile End Is Back, But Who Is It For Now?
    J.P. Karwacki

    The Mile End Is Back, But Who Is It For Now?

    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.

    North America's Only Malagasy Restaurant Is a 20-Seat Room in the Plateau
    J.P. Karwacki

    North America's Only Malagasy Restaurant Is a 20-Seat Room in the Plateau

    At 325 F, Bryan Rajarison cooks from memory, family, and a cuisine that rarely travels this far.

    Montreal Lands Four Spots on North America’s Best Coffee Shop List
    AnnaClare Sung

    Montreal Lands Four Spots on North America’s Best Coffee Shop List

    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 to Shape a Restaurant Industry's Identity Through Tableware
    Tommy Dion

    How to Shape a Restaurant Industry's Identity Through Tableware

    How 3 Femmes et 1 Coussin's Plateau tableware studio became a secret weapon of Montreal's restaurant industry.

    A Field Guide to Not Being a Total Asshole to Your Bartender
    Max Honigmann

    A Field Guide to Not Being a Total Asshole to Your Bartender

    We asked three Montreal bartenders to tell us what they wish their clients knew.

    Buying a Bakery Is Very On-Brand for Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
    J.P. Karwacki

    Buying a Bakery Is Very On-Brand for Laurent Duvernay-Tardif

    Turns out the former Kansas City Chief already had a thing for good bread.

    Quebec's Wine Scene Is the Best It's Ever Been
    Joe Kanzangu

    Quebec's Wine Scene Is the Best It's Ever Been

    As climate change reshapes traditional wine regions, Quebec's winemakers, sommeliers, and natural wine bars are ready for their moment.

    Bona Fide, One of Villeray's Best New Restaurants, Is Closing
    J.P. Karwacki

    Bona Fide, One of Villeray's Best New Restaurants, Is Closing

    The Roman-style pasta and natural wine spot on Saint-Laurent lasted just under two years, but long enough to make a real impression.

    The New Chinatown Doesn't Call Itself That
    Ivy Lerner-Frank

    The New Chinatown Doesn't Call Itself That

    What's taken shape on Montreal's Sainte-Catherine West is something entirely distinct from the old Chinatown.

    A New Pub Aims to Bring Finesse to the Plateau's Bar Scene
    J.P. Karwacki

    A New Pub Aims to Bring Finesse to the Plateau's Bar Scene

    Elevated pub classics, a daily 5 à 7, and a kitchen open until 1 a.m. have all arrived at the corner of Prince-Arthur and Saint-Laurent.

    Montreal's Best Bars Think About Design First
    Elle Magni

    Montreal's Best Bars Think About Design First

    Inside the obsession with light, sound, and atmosphere that separates Montreal's best bars from the rest.

    The Fancy Cocktail Bar Isn't Dead, But Andrew Whibley Wouldn't Open One Today
    J.P. Karwacki

    The Fancy Cocktail Bar Isn't Dead, But Andrew Whibley Wouldn't Open One Today

    The Cloakroom founder on value over flash, the scene's missing middle, and what Montreal's bar culture still needs to figure out.

    A Day in the Life of a Montreal Wine Importer
    Rachel Cheng

    A Day in the Life of a Montreal Wine Importer

    Keaton Ritchie of Flor Vin was on the banks of the Loire last week. Today he's hauling bottles through the slush.

    Chouchou Is the Modern Chinese Bistro Our City's Been Missing
    J.P. Karwacki

    Chouchou Is the Modern Chinese Bistro Our City's Been Missing

    Chef Chouchou Jia spent years cooking in French and Italian kitchens before opening their first restaurant, and the result is unlike anything else in town.

    Arthurs Nosh Bar Is Coming to NDG, and This Time, They're Bringing Dinner
    J.P. Karwacki

    Arthurs Nosh Bar Is Coming to NDG, and This Time, They're Bringing Dinner

    Alex Cohen and Raegan Steinberg are combining dinners with breakfast classics to the 48-seat Arthus Dinette in Monkland Village.

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