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      Food & Drink

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      Montreal brasserie Molenne is an institution in the making
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal Brasserie Molenne is an Institution in the Making

      The future of Montreal dining looks a lot like its past.

      Leila serves up a no-hype approach to the Mediterranean in the Mile End
      J.P. Karwacki

      Leila Serves up a No-hype Approach to the Mediterranean in the Mile End

      Chef Amine Laabi puts social media aside to focus on a restaurant of trust, simplicity, and solid cooking.

      Portuguese chicken and poutine reached new heights at this Montreal churrascaria
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      Portuguese Chicken and Poutine Reached New Heights at This Montreal Churrascaria

      An institution serving up the best rotisserie, and the poutine that iconically blends two culinary traditions it led to.

      The best donuts in Montreal aren't on the island, they're at Deux Becs
      J.P. Karwacki

      The Best Donuts in Montreal Aren't on the Island, They're at Deux Becs

      Call 'em inventive pastries, call 'em killer donuts from a Californian Montrealer.

      Taglio revives the old butchery ways with a 50-year-old Pointe-Saint-Charles smokehouse
      J.P. Karwacki

      Taglio Revives the Old Butchery Ways with a 50-year-old Pointe-Saint-Charles Smokehouse

      Honouring old-school techniques with a hands-on approach, Taglio's butchery and Montreal smoked meat keep the city's food heritage alive.

      The iconic Montreal smoked meat of Delibee’s
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      The Iconic Montreal Smoked Meat of Delibee’s

      After cutting his teeth at the famed Main Deli Steak House, Philip Varvaro has kept old-school techniques alive for over a quarter century at this Pointe-Claire restaurant.

      Oncle Lee's Kǎo puts modern Chinese-American on the menu in Old Montreal
      J.P. Karwacki

      Oncle Lee's Kǎo Puts Modern Chinese-American on the Menu in Old Montreal

      Taking inspiration from Chinese street-style shaokao barbecue, this deeply personal project reflects what its chef loves about cooking.

      Fin Soda’s zero-proof cocktails and the Montreal hospitality behind them
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Fin Soda’s Zero-proof Cocktails and the Montreal Hospitality Behind Them

      What happens when two bartenders experiment in their kitchen during a pandemic lockdown?

      Wild catches and Japanese imports with Sushi Nishinokaze in the Mile End
      J.P. Karwacki

      Wild Catches and Japanese Imports with Sushi Nishinokaze in the Mile End

      With just eight seats, curated ceramics, and a commitment to both tradition and local sourcing, this omakase is where every detail tells a story.

      Birbante imports the Italian abundance of Milan to Montreal's Mile End
      J.P. Karwacki

      Birbante Imports the Italian Abundance of Milan to Montreal's Mile End

      It's all about northern Italian culinary traditions with osteria hospitality here, where the owners of La Panzeria invite diners to enjoy the mischievous charm of “la dolce vita.”

      Rôtisserie La Lune is a masterclass in classic Quebecois chicken dinners
      J.P. Karwacki

      Rôtisserie La Lune is a Masterclass in Classic Quebecois Chicken Dinners

      Applying the expertise and rigour of the lauded Montreal restaurant Mon Lapin and its team to a classic Quebecois experience: Rotisserie chicken.

      Poulet portugais et poutine à leur apogée dans cette churrascaria montréalaise
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      Poulet Portugais et Poutine À Leur Apogée dans Cette Churrascaria Montréalaise

      Une institution qui sert la meilleure rôtisserie et une poutine emblématique, fusionnant deux traditions culinaires qu’elle a contribué à façonner.

      L’emblématique smoked meat montréalais de Delibee’s
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      L’emblématique Smoked Meat Montréalais de Delibee’s

      Après avoir fait ses armes au légendaire Main Deli Steak House, Philip Varvaro perpétue les techniques traditionnelles depuis plus de 25 ans dans ce restaurant de Pointe-Claire.

      Looking back on 2024 and forward to 2025 in Montreal's dining scene (plus Michelin Guide hopefuls)
      J.P. Karwacki

      Looking Back on 2024 and Forward to 2025 in Montreal's Dining Scene (plus Michelin Guide Hopefuls)

      From 2024’s culinary highs to predictions for 2025, here’s what Montreal’s food insiders are saying about the city’s evolving dining scene—and its Michelin hopefuls.

      Montreal's best bar and restaurant openings (and most painful closures) of 2024
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal's Best Bar and Restaurant Openings (and Most Painful Closures) of 2024

      From thrilling new hotspots to heartbreaking goodbyes, here’s what shaped Montreal’s food and drink scene in 2024.

      The bars and drinks that wowed local Montreal writers and photographers in 2024
      J.P. Karwacki

      The Bars and Drinks That Wowed Local Montreal Writers and Photographers in 2024

      From perfect martinis to hidden speakeasies and whisky cocktails that "are pure poetry", these bars defined locals' nights in 2024.

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      Food & Drink

      220
      Montreal brasserie Molenne is an institution in the making
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal Brasserie Molenne is an Institution in the Making

      The future of Montreal dining looks a lot like its past.

      Leila serves up a no-hype approach to the Mediterranean in the Mile End
      J.P. Karwacki

      Leila Serves up a No-hype Approach to the Mediterranean in the Mile End

      Chef Amine Laabi puts social media aside to focus on a restaurant of trust, simplicity, and solid cooking.

      Portuguese chicken and poutine reached new heights at this Montreal churrascaria
      The Main

      Portuguese Chicken and Poutine Reached New Heights at This Montreal Churrascaria

      An institution serving up the best rotisserie, and the poutine that iconically blends two culinary traditions it led to.

      The best donuts in Montreal aren't on the island, they're at Deux Becs
      J.P. Karwacki

      The Best Donuts in Montreal Aren't on the Island, They're at Deux Becs

      Call 'em inventive pastries, call 'em killer donuts from a Californian Montrealer.

      Taglio revives the old butchery ways with a 50-year-old Pointe-Saint-Charles smokehouse
      J.P. Karwacki

      Taglio Revives the Old Butchery Ways with a 50-year-old Pointe-Saint-Charles Smokehouse

      Honouring old-school techniques with a hands-on approach, Taglio's butchery and Montreal smoked meat keep the city's food heritage alive.

      The iconic Montreal smoked meat of Delibee’s
      The Main

      The Iconic Montreal Smoked Meat of Delibee’s

      After cutting his teeth at the famed Main Deli Steak House, Philip Varvaro has kept old-school techniques alive for over a quarter century at this Pointe-Claire restaurant.

      Oncle Lee's Kǎo puts modern Chinese-American on the menu in Old Montreal
      J.P. Karwacki

      Oncle Lee's Kǎo Puts Modern Chinese-American on the Menu in Old Montreal

      Taking inspiration from Chinese street-style shaokao barbecue, this deeply personal project reflects what its chef loves about cooking.

      Fin Soda’s zero-proof cocktails and the Montreal hospitality behind them
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Fin Soda’s Zero-proof Cocktails and the Montreal Hospitality Behind Them

      What happens when two bartenders experiment in their kitchen during a pandemic lockdown?

      Wild catches and Japanese imports with Sushi Nishinokaze in the Mile End
      J.P. Karwacki

      Wild Catches and Japanese Imports with Sushi Nishinokaze in the Mile End

      With just eight seats, curated ceramics, and a commitment to both tradition and local sourcing, this omakase is where every detail tells a story.

      Birbante imports the Italian abundance of Milan to Montreal's Mile End
      J.P. Karwacki

      Birbante Imports the Italian Abundance of Milan to Montreal's Mile End

      It's all about northern Italian culinary traditions with osteria hospitality here, where the owners of La Panzeria invite diners to enjoy the mischievous charm of “la dolce vita.”

      Rôtisserie La Lune is a masterclass in classic Quebecois chicken dinners
      J.P. Karwacki

      Rôtisserie La Lune is a Masterclass in Classic Quebecois Chicken Dinners

      Applying the expertise and rigour of the lauded Montreal restaurant Mon Lapin and its team to a classic Quebecois experience: Rotisserie chicken.

      Poulet portugais et poutine à leur apogée dans cette churrascaria montréalaise
      The Main

      Poulet Portugais et Poutine À Leur Apogée dans Cette Churrascaria Montréalaise

      Une institution qui sert la meilleure rôtisserie et une poutine emblématique, fusionnant deux traditions culinaires qu’elle a contribué à façonner.

      L’emblématique smoked meat montréalais de Delibee’s
      The Main

      L’emblématique Smoked Meat Montréalais de Delibee’s

      Après avoir fait ses armes au légendaire Main Deli Steak House, Philip Varvaro perpétue les techniques traditionnelles depuis plus de 25 ans dans ce restaurant de Pointe-Claire.

      Looking back on 2024 and forward to 2025 in Montreal's dining scene (plus Michelin Guide hopefuls)
      J.P. Karwacki

      Looking Back on 2024 and Forward to 2025 in Montreal's Dining Scene (plus Michelin Guide Hopefuls)

      From 2024’s culinary highs to predictions for 2025, here’s what Montreal’s food insiders are saying about the city’s evolving dining scene—and its Michelin hopefuls.

      Montreal's best bar and restaurant openings (and most painful closures) of 2024
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal's Best Bar and Restaurant Openings (and Most Painful Closures) of 2024

      From thrilling new hotspots to heartbreaking goodbyes, here’s what shaped Montreal’s food and drink scene in 2024.

      The bars and drinks that wowed local Montreal writers and photographers in 2024
      J.P. Karwacki

      The Bars and Drinks That Wowed Local Montreal Writers and Photographers in 2024

      From perfect martinis to hidden speakeasies and whisky cocktails that "are pure poetry", these bars defined locals' nights in 2024.

      • Previous
      • 1
      • 2
      • More pages
      • 6
      • 7
      • 8
      • 9
      • More pages
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