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      Food & Drink

      213
      Chez Greenberg: The honest Mile End deli that smoked salmon 'n' knishes built
      J.P. Karwacki

      Chez Greenberg: The Honest Mile End Deli That Smoked Salmon 'n' Knishes Built

      Jake Greenberg turned a pandemic side hustle into a Jewish deli centred on house-smoked fish, knishes, and a neighbourhood his family's been serving for generations.

      How Nora Gray spun its spicy pepperoncini and focaccia into a Miss Vickie's chip
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      How Nora Gray Spun Its Spicy Pepperoncini and Focaccia into a Miss Vickie's Chip

      First, a chip company came calling. Then came a year-long R&D process involving professional tasters and corporate NDAs.

      One of Montreal's few female brewers runs the show at 4 Origines
      Annisa Burgos

      One of Montreal's Few Female Brewers Runs the Show at 4 Origines

      Sydnee Wilson hauls grain, checks temperatures, and navigates the demanding physical reality of an industry that has largely forgotten its female origins.

      Bottomless Pete Reviews: Bona Fide
      Bottomless Pete

      Bottomless Pete Reviews: Bona Fide

      Good faith, mixed results.

      Elena fed rock stars pizza for four years—now Griffintown gets a slice of that pie
      J.P. Karwacki

      Elena Fed Rock Stars Pizza for Four Years—now Griffintown Gets a Slice of That Pie

      After spending summers perfecting a New York-style pizza recipe for festivals' backstages, the Elena team is opening a corner slice shop in Griffintown.

      A (mostly) spoken history of Mano Cornuto, Griffintown's unexpected Italian institution
      J.P. Karwacki

      A (mostly) Spoken History of Mano Cornuto, Griffintown's Unexpected Italian Institution

      Four strangers, Italian-Canadian roots, a once-risky Griffintown corner, and building a busy corner through a pandemic, as told by Tyler Maher

      How to grow gourmet mushrooms with Full Pin's hybrid Hochelaga laboratory-farm
      J.P. Karwacki

      How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms with Full Pin's Hybrid Hochelaga Laboratory-farm

      Two former engineers custom-built sterilizers, coded their own automation software, and now supply 700 pounds of fungi weekly to Montreal's top kitchens—all within a 10-kilometer radius.

      Dobe & Andy wants to change how you think about dining in Chinatown
      J.P. Karwacki

      Dobe & Andy Wants to Change How You Think About Dining in Chinatown

      After four decades of tradition, Montreal's own Hong Kong-style diner is betting that better hospitality can help revive the neighbourhood.

      Miette Sandwicherie does everything the hard way—and that's the point
      J.P. Karwacki

      Miette Sandwicherie Does Everything the Hard Way—and That's the Point

      The process can be a time suck at Thea Bryson's Saint-Henri sandwich shop, but that's the point—her bakery's slow-craft approach gets applied to grab-and-go food, and it gets results.

      Ramen Ramen Fes returns for a two-week citywide noodle crawl
      The Main

      Ramen Ramen Fes Returns for a Two-week Citywide Noodle Crawl

      The fourth edition of Montreal's annual ramen festival lets you eat and vote your way through special bowls from October 13 to 26, 2025.

      North America's 50 Best Restaurants proves Montreal is a world-class dining capital
      The Main

      North America's 50 Best Restaurants Proves Montreal is a World-class Dining Capital

      Quebec chefs cleaned up at the inaugural awards.

      An exclusive look at David McMillan and Derek Dammann's upcoming West Island restaurant Grille-Nature
      J.P. Karwacki

      An Exclusive Look at David McMillan and Derek Dammann's Upcoming West Island Restaurant Grille-Nature

      The former Joe Beef co-owner and ex-Maison Publique chef plan to debut a place in Dollard-des-Ormeaux that can “feed everyone (with) true hospitality” in November 2025.

      A chef's perspective: How pop-ups are keeping Montreal's food scene alive
      Emilie Madeleine

      A Chef's Perspective: How Pop-ups Are Keeping Montreal's Food Scene Alive

      Rent's wild, opening a restaurant feels like a gamble—but it's one-night-only dinners where new chefs test ideas without going broke.

      Elevating Mexican traditions with the 'fonda fina' Bar Luz
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Elevating Mexican Traditions with the 'fonda Fina' Bar Luz

      Bar Luz offers an intimate and elevated expression of Mexico's traditional eateries with hand-pressed tortillas and dishes inspired by one chef's matriarchs.

      New takes on Chinese tea culture from a roaming all-female teahouse
      Alexa Toguri-Laurin

      New Takes on Chinese Tea Culture from a Roaming All-female Teahouse

      Thé Jinjin blends traditional Chinese tea culture with the culinary and food science backgrounds of its founder Wenhui Zhang.

      This is what a burger says about a restaurant
      The Main

      This is What a Burger Says About a Restaurant

      Burger Week 2025 entries that flex, tell stories about staff meals and family memories, and announce the revival of a beloved local project.

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      Food & Drink

      213
      Chez Greenberg: The honest Mile End deli that smoked salmon 'n' knishes built
      J.P. Karwacki

      Chez Greenberg: The Honest Mile End Deli That Smoked Salmon 'n' Knishes Built

      Jake Greenberg turned a pandemic side hustle into a Jewish deli centred on house-smoked fish, knishes, and a neighbourhood his family's been serving for generations.

      How Nora Gray spun its spicy pepperoncini and focaccia into a Miss Vickie's chip
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      How Nora Gray Spun Its Spicy Pepperoncini and Focaccia into a Miss Vickie's Chip

      First, a chip company came calling. Then came a year-long R&D process involving professional tasters and corporate NDAs.

      One of Montreal's few female brewers runs the show at 4 Origines
      Annisa Burgos

      One of Montreal's Few Female Brewers Runs the Show at 4 Origines

      Sydnee Wilson hauls grain, checks temperatures, and navigates the demanding physical reality of an industry that has largely forgotten its female origins.

      Bottomless Pete Reviews: Bona Fide
      Bottomless Pete

      Bottomless Pete Reviews: Bona Fide

      Good faith, mixed results.

      Elena fed rock stars pizza for four years—now Griffintown gets a slice of that pie
      J.P. Karwacki

      Elena Fed Rock Stars Pizza for Four Years—now Griffintown Gets a Slice of That Pie

      After spending summers perfecting a New York-style pizza recipe for festivals' backstages, the Elena team is opening a corner slice shop in Griffintown.

      A (mostly) spoken history of Mano Cornuto, Griffintown's unexpected Italian institution
      J.P. Karwacki

      A (mostly) Spoken History of Mano Cornuto, Griffintown's Unexpected Italian Institution

      Four strangers, Italian-Canadian roots, a once-risky Griffintown corner, and building a busy corner through a pandemic, as told by Tyler Maher

      How to grow gourmet mushrooms with Full Pin's hybrid Hochelaga laboratory-farm
      J.P. Karwacki

      How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms with Full Pin's Hybrid Hochelaga Laboratory-farm

      Two former engineers custom-built sterilizers, coded their own automation software, and now supply 700 pounds of fungi weekly to Montreal's top kitchens—all within a 10-kilometer radius.

      Dobe & Andy wants to change how you think about dining in Chinatown
      J.P. Karwacki

      Dobe & Andy Wants to Change How You Think About Dining in Chinatown

      After four decades of tradition, Montreal's own Hong Kong-style diner is betting that better hospitality can help revive the neighbourhood.

      Miette Sandwicherie does everything the hard way—and that's the point
      J.P. Karwacki

      Miette Sandwicherie Does Everything the Hard Way—and That's the Point

      The process can be a time suck at Thea Bryson's Saint-Henri sandwich shop, but that's the point—her bakery's slow-craft approach gets applied to grab-and-go food, and it gets results.

      Ramen Ramen Fes returns for a two-week citywide noodle crawl
      The Main

      Ramen Ramen Fes Returns for a Two-week Citywide Noodle Crawl

      The fourth edition of Montreal's annual ramen festival lets you eat and vote your way through special bowls from October 13 to 26, 2025.

      North America's 50 Best Restaurants proves Montreal is a world-class dining capital
      The Main

      North America's 50 Best Restaurants Proves Montreal is a World-class Dining Capital

      Quebec chefs cleaned up at the inaugural awards.

      An exclusive look at David McMillan and Derek Dammann's upcoming West Island restaurant Grille-Nature
      J.P. Karwacki

      An Exclusive Look at David McMillan and Derek Dammann's Upcoming West Island Restaurant Grille-Nature

      The former Joe Beef co-owner and ex-Maison Publique chef plan to debut a place in Dollard-des-Ormeaux that can “feed everyone (with) true hospitality” in November 2025.

      A chef's perspective: How pop-ups are keeping Montreal's food scene alive
      Emilie Madeleine

      A Chef's Perspective: How Pop-ups Are Keeping Montreal's Food Scene Alive

      Rent's wild, opening a restaurant feels like a gamble—but it's one-night-only dinners where new chefs test ideas without going broke.

      Elevating Mexican traditions with the 'fonda fina' Bar Luz
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Elevating Mexican Traditions with the 'fonda Fina' Bar Luz

      Bar Luz offers an intimate and elevated expression of Mexico's traditional eateries with hand-pressed tortillas and dishes inspired by one chef's matriarchs.

      New takes on Chinese tea culture from a roaming all-female teahouse
      Alexa Toguri-Laurin

      New Takes on Chinese Tea Culture from a Roaming All-female Teahouse

      Thé Jinjin blends traditional Chinese tea culture with the culinary and food science backgrounds of its founder Wenhui Zhang.

      This is what a burger says about a restaurant
      The Main

      This is What a Burger Says About a Restaurant

      Burger Week 2025 entries that flex, tell stories about staff meals and family memories, and announce the revival of a beloved local project.

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