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      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.

      Dig into Haitian-Texan barbecue with 3 Pierres 1 Feu at Jean-Talon Market
      J.P. Karwacki

      Dig into Haitian-Texan Barbecue with 3 Pierres 1 Feu at Jean-Talon Market

      From Jacmel to Austin to Montreal: At Jean-Talon’s new smokehouse, the grill is wide open and the flavours go deep.

      Anita Feng’s next chapter, Nouilles Sauvette, starts in a Chinese takeout box
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Anita Feng’s Next Chapter, Nouilles Sauvette, Starts in a Chinese Takeout Box

      Celebrated Sichuan épicerie J’ai Feng has been closed since September 2024—now, the Feng family’s renewing it with a takeaway noodle shop.

      Bobby’s is the kind of bar Montreal forgot it needed
      Alexander Hackett

      Bobby’s is the Kind of Bar Montreal Forgot it Needed

      In a city that’s lost too many of its great neighbourhood bars over the years, this one lands like an instant classic.

      Montreal just got its first Michelin stars, here’s who made the cut
      The Main

      Montreal Just Got Its First Michelin Stars, Here’s Who Made the Cut

      Quebec’s inaugural Michelin Guide is here, with 102 restaurants recognized across the province—from a two-star “den” in Old Quebec to Bib Gourmands in Mile-Ex and Rimouski.

      Montreal Cocktail Fest returns with world-class bars and big ideas for 2025
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal Cocktail Fest Returns with World-class Bars and Big Ideas for 2025

      The second edition of MCF brings global cocktail culture to Montreal’s best bars with seminars, pairing dinners, and no-barrier access to top-tier talent.

      The brewmaster keeping Quebec’s oldest soda alive
      Jenny Greenberg

      The Brewmaster Keeping Quebec’s Oldest Soda Alive

      Barry Fleischer is the spruce beer king of Pointe-Saint-Charles, and his kingdom is Paul Patates.

      Montreal keeps cooking: 25 local restaurants make the 2025 Canada’s 100 Best list
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal Keeps Cooking: 25 Local Restaurants Make the 2025 Canada’s 100 Best List

      Mon Lapin slips to #2, but the city’s dining scene is still unmatched.

      Les Aliments Felix Mish is Montreal's best-kept secret for smoked meat
      Andrew Ross

      Les Aliments Felix Mish is Montreal's Best-kept Secret for Smoked Meat

      Inside the Ville-Émard neighbourhood deli that's been doing things its own way—no steam, no shortcuts—since 1959.

      Willie's Clubhouse brings an elevated billiards, darts, and cocktail lounge to downtown Montreal
      J.P. Karwacki

      Willie's Clubhouse Brings an Elevated Billiards, Darts, and Cocktail Lounge to Downtown Montreal

      This swish take on the 'bar ludique' creates a new recreational hub inside the Montreal Forum.

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      Food & Drink

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      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.

      Dig into Haitian-Texan barbecue with 3 Pierres 1 Feu at Jean-Talon Market
      J.P. Karwacki

      Dig into Haitian-Texan Barbecue with 3 Pierres 1 Feu at Jean-Talon Market

      From Jacmel to Austin to Montreal: At Jean-Talon’s new smokehouse, the grill is wide open and the flavours go deep.

      Anita Feng’s next chapter, Nouilles Sauvette, starts in a Chinese takeout box
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Anita Feng’s Next Chapter, Nouilles Sauvette, Starts in a Chinese Takeout Box

      Celebrated Sichuan épicerie J’ai Feng has been closed since September 2024—now, the Feng family’s renewing it with a takeaway noodle shop.

      Bobby’s is the kind of bar Montreal forgot it needed
      Alexander Hackett

      Bobby’s is the Kind of Bar Montreal Forgot it Needed

      In a city that’s lost too many of its great neighbourhood bars over the years, this one lands like an instant classic.

      Montreal just got its first Michelin stars, here’s who made the cut
      The Main

      Montreal Just Got Its First Michelin Stars, Here’s Who Made the Cut

      Quebec’s inaugural Michelin Guide is here, with 102 restaurants recognized across the province—from a two-star “den” in Old Quebec to Bib Gourmands in Mile-Ex and Rimouski.

      Montreal Cocktail Fest returns with world-class bars and big ideas for 2025
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal Cocktail Fest Returns with World-class Bars and Big Ideas for 2025

      The second edition of MCF brings global cocktail culture to Montreal’s best bars with seminars, pairing dinners, and no-barrier access to top-tier talent.

      The brewmaster keeping Quebec’s oldest soda alive
      Jenny Greenberg

      The Brewmaster Keeping Quebec’s Oldest Soda Alive

      Barry Fleischer is the spruce beer king of Pointe-Saint-Charles, and his kingdom is Paul Patates.

      Montreal keeps cooking: 25 local restaurants make the 2025 Canada’s 100 Best list
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal Keeps Cooking: 25 Local Restaurants Make the 2025 Canada’s 100 Best List

      Mon Lapin slips to #2, but the city’s dining scene is still unmatched.

      Les Aliments Felix Mish is Montreal's best-kept secret for smoked meat
      Andrew Ross

      Les Aliments Felix Mish is Montreal's Best-kept Secret for Smoked Meat

      Inside the Ville-Émard neighbourhood deli that's been doing things its own way—no steam, no shortcuts—since 1959.

      Willie's Clubhouse brings an elevated billiards, darts, and cocktail lounge to downtown Montreal
      J.P. Karwacki

      Willie's Clubhouse Brings an Elevated Billiards, Darts, and Cocktail Lounge to Downtown Montreal

      This swish take on the 'bar ludique' creates a new recreational hub inside the Montreal Forum.

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