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      Food & Drink

      213
      Laurent Dagenais builds the restaurant he always wanted
      J.P. Karwacki

      Laurent Dagenais Builds the Restaurant He Always Wanted

      Limousine in Saint-Lambert shows how the Montreal chef's approach to French classics translates from social media to the table.

      Coco Disco Club wants to be your neighbourhood everything spot
      J.P. Karwacki

      Coco Disco Club Wants to Be Your Neighbourhood Everything Spot

      The Duluth restaurant aims to fill the third place gap with everything from morning coffees and dinners to late-night cocktails.

      A Montreal smoked meat deli with Texan inspirations
      J.P. Karwacki

      A Montreal Smoked Meat Deli with Texan Inspirations

      At Aylwin Deli, Montreal’s most sacred sandwich gets a smoky twist as brisket traditions meet barbecue technique.

      Remembering Claude Masson, the philosopher behind the bar of L’Express
      J.P. Karwacki

      Remembering Claude Masson, the Philosopher Behind the Bar of L’Express

      For nearly 40 years under a canopy of glassware, he brought elegance, humour, and quiet mastery to one of Montreal’s most iconic restaurants.

      The name above Burgundy Lion's door is now a line being crossed
      The Main

      The Name Above Burgundy Lion's Door is Now a Line Being Crossed

      An OQLF francization check becomes a fight over place names, proportion rules, and who gets to define Little Burgundy/Petite-Bourgogne.

      Old world Jewish noshes meet a new generation of cooking at Yans Deli
      J.P. Karwacki

      Old World Jewish Noshes Meet a New Generation of Cooking at Yans Deli

      Led by Joe Beef alum Benji Greenberg, this new highway-side deli blends Eastern European roots with fine-dining rigour and a family-first ethos.

      "A restaurant is fixed in time and place—Menu Extra is not."
      J.P. Karwacki

      "A Restaurant is Fixed in Time and Place—Menu Extra is Not."

      How a group of Le Mousso alumni laid out their own definition of dining in Montreal—all without opening a restaurant.

      Fast culture is making you sick. Slow food is your rebellion.
      Emilie Madeleine

      Fast Culture is Making You Sick. Slow Food is Your Rebellion.

      I used to clock long days where time was currency: Every email was urgent, seven approval rounds, no mistakes, and it was needed yesterday. Now? I make pasta.

      Saint-Léonard’s Fringale food festival is back for its second edition
      J.P. Karwacki

      Saint-Léonard’s Fringale Food Festival is Back for Its Second Edition

      The second edition of the SDC Jean-Talon Est’s month-long culinary event celebrates Saint-Léonard’s immigrant cultures through exclusive dishes from 20 local restaurants.

      Les Filles Fattoush brings Syrian home cooking to stay at Jean-Talon Market
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Les Filles Fattoush Brings Syrian Home Cooking to Stay at Jean-Talon Market

      A lifeline for women rebuilding their lives through food, this Montreal social enterprise now has a permanent space for its dishes and stories.

      The Mile End's Dalmata Gelateria started out with one rogue soft-serve machine
      J.P. Karwacki

      The Mile End's Dalmata Gelateria Started Out with One Rogue Soft-serve Machine

      What began as an off-menu experiment at Le Violon is now Mile End’s charming new shop for swirled ice cream.

      This recipe, and the man behind it, remains the same from NDG to Saint-Henri
      J.P. Karwacki

      This Recipe, and the Man Behind It, Remains the Same from NDG to Saint-Henri

      At Bistro Amerigo and La Spada, the real secret ingredient is who's making it.

      Renzo makes the case for a better sandwich shop in the Mile End
      J.P. Karwacki

      Renzo Makes the Case for a Better Sandwich Shop in the Mile End

      Playing the long game with 14 sandwiches, retro signage, a design to outlast, and boozy slush for the summer.

      Momiji bets on Royalmount with sushi, skewers, and style
      J.P. Karwacki

      Momiji Bets on Royalmount with Sushi, Skewers, and Style

      The Otto team’s newest project fuses precision nigiri, rich yakitori, and sleek design in one spot far enough from downtown to feel like a statement.

      Les Lauriers: A Celebration of Quebec’s Culinary Excellence
      The Main

      Les Lauriers: A Celebration of Quebec’s Culinary Excellence

      The 2025 Gala des Lauriers celebrated Quebec’s culinary talent with a refreshed format, spotlighting standout chefs, producers, artisans, and innovators shaping the province’s gastronomic identity.

      What solo diners know that you don't
      Samuel Hannan

      What Solo Diners Know That You Don't

      Inside the quiet power of good food, wine, and unexpected conversations: One bartender’s take on why dining solo in Montreal is anything but lonely.

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      Food & Drink

      213
      Laurent Dagenais builds the restaurant he always wanted
      J.P. Karwacki

      Laurent Dagenais Builds the Restaurant He Always Wanted

      Limousine in Saint-Lambert shows how the Montreal chef's approach to French classics translates from social media to the table.

      Coco Disco Club wants to be your neighbourhood everything spot
      J.P. Karwacki

      Coco Disco Club Wants to Be Your Neighbourhood Everything Spot

      The Duluth restaurant aims to fill the third place gap with everything from morning coffees and dinners to late-night cocktails.

      A Montreal smoked meat deli with Texan inspirations
      J.P. Karwacki

      A Montreal Smoked Meat Deli with Texan Inspirations

      At Aylwin Deli, Montreal’s most sacred sandwich gets a smoky twist as brisket traditions meet barbecue technique.

      Remembering Claude Masson, the philosopher behind the bar of L’Express
      J.P. Karwacki

      Remembering Claude Masson, the Philosopher Behind the Bar of L’Express

      For nearly 40 years under a canopy of glassware, he brought elegance, humour, and quiet mastery to one of Montreal’s most iconic restaurants.

      The name above Burgundy Lion's door is now a line being crossed
      The Main

      The Name Above Burgundy Lion's Door is Now a Line Being Crossed

      An OQLF francization check becomes a fight over place names, proportion rules, and who gets to define Little Burgundy/Petite-Bourgogne.

      Old world Jewish noshes meet a new generation of cooking at Yans Deli
      J.P. Karwacki

      Old World Jewish Noshes Meet a New Generation of Cooking at Yans Deli

      Led by Joe Beef alum Benji Greenberg, this new highway-side deli blends Eastern European roots with fine-dining rigour and a family-first ethos.

      "A restaurant is fixed in time and place—Menu Extra is not."
      J.P. Karwacki

      "A Restaurant is Fixed in Time and Place—Menu Extra is Not."

      How a group of Le Mousso alumni laid out their own definition of dining in Montreal—all without opening a restaurant.

      Fast culture is making you sick. Slow food is your rebellion.
      Emilie Madeleine

      Fast Culture is Making You Sick. Slow Food is Your Rebellion.

      I used to clock long days where time was currency: Every email was urgent, seven approval rounds, no mistakes, and it was needed yesterday. Now? I make pasta.

      Saint-Léonard’s Fringale food festival is back for its second edition
      J.P. Karwacki

      Saint-Léonard’s Fringale Food Festival is Back for Its Second Edition

      The second edition of the SDC Jean-Talon Est’s month-long culinary event celebrates Saint-Léonard’s immigrant cultures through exclusive dishes from 20 local restaurants.

      Les Filles Fattoush brings Syrian home cooking to stay at Jean-Talon Market
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Les Filles Fattoush Brings Syrian Home Cooking to Stay at Jean-Talon Market

      A lifeline for women rebuilding their lives through food, this Montreal social enterprise now has a permanent space for its dishes and stories.

      The Mile End's Dalmata Gelateria started out with one rogue soft-serve machine
      J.P. Karwacki

      The Mile End's Dalmata Gelateria Started Out with One Rogue Soft-serve Machine

      What began as an off-menu experiment at Le Violon is now Mile End’s charming new shop for swirled ice cream.

      This recipe, and the man behind it, remains the same from NDG to Saint-Henri
      J.P. Karwacki

      This Recipe, and the Man Behind It, Remains the Same from NDG to Saint-Henri

      At Bistro Amerigo and La Spada, the real secret ingredient is who's making it.

      Renzo makes the case for a better sandwich shop in the Mile End
      J.P. Karwacki

      Renzo Makes the Case for a Better Sandwich Shop in the Mile End

      Playing the long game with 14 sandwiches, retro signage, a design to outlast, and boozy slush for the summer.

      Momiji bets on Royalmount with sushi, skewers, and style
      J.P. Karwacki

      Momiji Bets on Royalmount with Sushi, Skewers, and Style

      The Otto team’s newest project fuses precision nigiri, rich yakitori, and sleek design in one spot far enough from downtown to feel like a statement.

      Les Lauriers: A Celebration of Quebec’s Culinary Excellence
      The Main

      Les Lauriers: A Celebration of Quebec’s Culinary Excellence

      The 2025 Gala des Lauriers celebrated Quebec’s culinary talent with a refreshed format, spotlighting standout chefs, producers, artisans, and innovators shaping the province’s gastronomic identity.

      What solo diners know that you don't
      Samuel Hannan

      What Solo Diners Know That You Don't

      Inside the quiet power of good food, wine, and unexpected conversations: One bartender’s take on why dining solo in Montreal is anything but lonely.

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • More pages
      • 4
      • 5
      • 6
      • 7
      • More pages
      • 14
      • Next