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    Bar Vivar: A Montreal take on a Spanish way of eatingFood & Drink
    J.P. Karwacki

    Bar Vivar: A Montreal take on a Spanish way of eating

    How a Montreal chef and sommelier's pintxos in the Plateau derive influences from Galicia, the Basque region, and Asturias—plus some flourishes from Andalusia or Valencia.

    Beigne Habitude: High-end pastry technique meets donut Americana in Little ItalyFood & Drink
    J.P. Karwacki

    Beigne Habitude: High-end pastry technique meets donut Americana in Little Italy

    From selling donuts out of a ruelle verte to studying shops across the United States, Rachel Berriman and Michael Lottner’s donut shop has been long in the making.

    A guide to Jewish food in Montreal with the Wandering Chew's Kat RomanowFood & Drink
    Kat Romanow

    A guide to Jewish food in Montreal with the Wandering Chew's Kat Romanow

    From the local legends and institutions to new generations, this is your complete guide to the five neighbourhoods holding the keys to Jewish food in Montreal.

    Miracolo: The restaurant, cathedral, temple, and theatre of Montreal's PlateauFood & Drink
    J.P. Karwacki

    Miracolo: The restaurant, cathedral, temple, and theatre of Montreal's Plateau

    Miracolo has all the kinetic and sensual energy of a fire, lit along the Plateau's central and historic thoroughfare.

    Verdun Beef: The guinguette-inspired ecosystem of the Sud-OuestFood & Drink
    J.P. Karwacki

    Verdun Beef: The guinguette-inspired ecosystem of the Sud-Ouest

    A natural progression of the wine bar Verdun Beach, Verdun Beef is a neighbourhood-first spot for top cuts of shopping and dining.

    Bangluck: Odes to Thai traditions with a Plateau noodle shopFood & Drink
    J.P. Karwacki

    Bangluck: Odes to Thai traditions with a Plateau noodle shop

    Montrealers Chitakone Phommavongxay and Siriluksamee Rangthon on enriching Thai culture in Montreal through food.

    Paparmane: Dreamy tea time is served by Montreal brunch royaltyFood & Drink
    J.P. Karwacki

    Paparmane: Dreamy tea time is served by Montreal brunch royalty

    Here's the tea: The minds behind brunch destinations Régine Café and Janine Café turn their attention to English tea room services twisted in their own Montreal image.

    Kwizinn: New Horizons in Caribbean Cuisine for Mike LafailleFood & Drink
    J.P. Karwacki

    Kwizinn: New Horizons in Caribbean Cuisine for Mike Lafaille

    Haitian-Montrealer chef Mike Lafaille on his new restaurant address for Kwizinn in the old quarter, transforming Caribbean cuisine, and local obsessions.

    Badin: The cocktail-forward listening lounge built for aurality and intimacy in Little BurgundyFood & Drink
    J.P. Karwacki

    Badin: The cocktail-forward listening lounge built for aurality and intimacy in Little Burgundy

    The cocktail-forward listening lounge below Little Burgundy's HENI is an unreal gem for audophile lushes.

    La Gargamelle: Reveling in food and drink at an Old Montreal reverse speakeasyFood & Drink
    J.P. Karwacki

    La Gargamelle: Reveling in food and drink at an Old Montreal reverse speakeasy

    The Montreal cocktail scene player Tittle Tattle now finds itself with a gastronomic side that showcases it's chef's flavour play.

    The nouveau Levant: Redefining cuisines and cultures from Montreal's Arab diasporaArts & CultureFood & Drink
    Yasmine Dalloul

    The nouveau Levant: Redefining cuisines and cultures from Montreal's Arab diaspora

    How Montreal's Levantine Arabs—Lebanese, Palestinian, Syrian—are opening concepts that bridge adapting to a Western palate with staying true to who they are. 

    O’Citrus: Overcoming the odds of growing citrus in QuébecFood & Drink
    Mayssam Samaha

    O’Citrus: Overcoming the odds of growing citrus in Québec

    Vyckie Vaillancourt's greenhouse O’Citrus is the first-ever operation to grow citrus fruit in Québec in any sort of commercial way.

    Bottomless Pete Reviews: Amea CaféFood & Drink
    Bottomless Pete

    Bottomless Pete Reviews: Amea Café

    Amea take your order?

    Long live Snowdon Deli: A photo essay tribute with Montreal's Craving CuratorFood & Drink
    Scott Usheroff

    Long live Snowdon Deli: A photo essay tribute with Montreal's Craving Curator

    Montreal's Craving Curator, Scott Usheroff, on why Snowdon Deli stands out as a true Montreal institution and beacon of tradition, community, and delicious food.

    Talking queer food—and where to find it in MontrealFood & DrinkArts & Culture
    Ivy Lerner-Frank

    Talking queer food—and where to find it in Montreal

    Montreal's a queer-friendly city. How does that influence its hospitality industry and the safe spaces of its restaurants, cafés and bars?

    La Marelle: Don’t even think of boxing this Mile-Ex restaurant inFood & Drink
    J.P. Karwacki

    La Marelle: Don’t even think of boxing this Mile-Ex restaurant in

    With its chef's El Salvadorean roots and Eurocentric tutelage, as many fine wines as there are cold pints of 50, and versatile vibes, La Marelle is a sense of play incarnate.

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