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      These are the oldest restaurants in Montreal

      These Are the Oldest Restaurants in Montreal

      Still serving after all these years: A tour through the institutions that fed generations and helped define Montreal’s food identity.

      Brendan King Edwards of The Word's favourite things in Milton-Parc

      Brendan King Edwards of The Word's Favourite Things in Milton-Parc

      A neighbourhood insider’s tour of the secondhand stacks, family-run restaurants, and enduring staples that make Milton-Parc feel like home.

      Where to get a good lunch in Montreal

      Where to Get a Good Lunch in Montreal

      The reliable roster for what's consistent, satisfying, and worth the trip across town.

      The Main's shortlist for Burger Week 2025

      The Main's Shortlist for Burger Week 2025

      Out of dozens upon dozens of choices, here are the ones that made the cut.

      The best bars in Old Montreal (that are actually good)

      The Best Bars in Old Montreal (that Are Actually Good)

      A no-fluff guide to the places worth your time—from underground speakeasies to sky-high rooftop terrasses.

      Your plant-based city: A guide to the best vegan restaurants in Montreal

      Your Plant-based City: A Guide to the Best Vegan Restaurants in Montreal

      No sad side salads or menu afterthoughts here—discover Montreal’s most creative plant-based kitchens.

      A local’s guide to the best restaurants in Old Montreal

      A Local’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Old Montreal

      Not all cobblestone charm is created equal—here’s where to skip the clichés and eat like you actually know the city.

      Where to eat a great dinner on a Monday night in Montreal

      Where to Eat a Great Dinner on a Monday Night in Montreal

      From polished brasseries to brisket joints, here’s where Montreal actually shows up on a Monday night out.

      The best Montreal yoga studios for every style and flow

      The Best Montreal Yoga Studios for Every Style and Flow

      This guide rounds up the Montreal yoga studios we want to return to, places that help us breathe easier, stretch deeper, and enjoy a moment of calm.

      The best indoor and outdoor pools in Montreal

      The Best Indoor and Outdoor Pools in Montreal

      Here’s where Montrealers actually go to cool off when the city starts to sweat: No hotel key cards, no rooftop DJs, just solid public swimming options.

      The Main’s Guide to Plaza St-Hubert

      The Main’s Guide to Plaza St-Hubert

      A complete block-by-block breakdown of all the best landmark institutions, new arrivals, and mainstays along Plaza St-Hubert for shopping, restaurants, bars, and more.

      Montreal's most romantic restaurants for date nights

      Montreal's Most Romantic Restaurants for Date Nights

      Intimate, theatrical, memorable: the spots that make an evening feel like an occasion.

      Aire Commune co-founder Philippe Pelletier's favourite things in Montreal

      Aire Commune Co-founder Philippe Pelletier's Favourite Things in Montreal

      A community builder's guide to the spaces, flavours, and hidden gems that inspire.

      MAKENOIZE's favourite things in Montreal

      MAKENOIZE's Favourite Things in Montreal

      A street artist's guide to authentic eats, hidden galleries, and vinyl treasures (and where to grab spray paint).

      The best pizza in Montreal, from iconic pies to local styles

      The Best Pizza in Montreal, from Iconic Pies to Local Styles

      From iconic Montreal and New York-style pies to wood-fired Neapolitan classics and crisply-edged Detroit squares, this guide dives into the city’s standout pizzerias and what makes each unique.

      An offbeat map of Montreal

      An Offbeat Map of Montreal

      Your companion to tracking the city’s most local, unexpected, and under-the-radar spots.

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      117
      These are the oldest restaurants in Montreal

      These Are the Oldest Restaurants in Montreal

      Still serving after all these years: A tour through the institutions that fed generations and helped define Montreal’s food identity.

      Brendan King Edwards of The Word's favourite things in Milton-Parc

      Brendan King Edwards of The Word's Favourite Things in Milton-Parc

      A neighbourhood insider’s tour of the secondhand stacks, family-run restaurants, and enduring staples that make Milton-Parc feel like home.

      Where to get a good lunch in Montreal

      Where to Get a Good Lunch in Montreal

      The reliable roster for what's consistent, satisfying, and worth the trip across town.

      The Main's shortlist for Burger Week 2025

      The Main's Shortlist for Burger Week 2025

      Out of dozens upon dozens of choices, here are the ones that made the cut.

      The best bars in Old Montreal (that are actually good)

      The Best Bars in Old Montreal (that Are Actually Good)

      A no-fluff guide to the places worth your time—from underground speakeasies to sky-high rooftop terrasses.

      Your plant-based city: A guide to the best vegan restaurants in Montreal

      Your Plant-based City: A Guide to the Best Vegan Restaurants in Montreal

      No sad side salads or menu afterthoughts here—discover Montreal’s most creative plant-based kitchens.

      A local’s guide to the best restaurants in Old Montreal

      A Local’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Old Montreal

      Not all cobblestone charm is created equal—here’s where to skip the clichés and eat like you actually know the city.

      Where to eat a great dinner on a Monday night in Montreal

      Where to Eat a Great Dinner on a Monday Night in Montreal

      From polished brasseries to brisket joints, here’s where Montreal actually shows up on a Monday night out.

      The best Montreal yoga studios for every style and flow

      The Best Montreal Yoga Studios for Every Style and Flow

      This guide rounds up the Montreal yoga studios we want to return to, places that help us breathe easier, stretch deeper, and enjoy a moment of calm.

      The best indoor and outdoor pools in Montreal

      The Best Indoor and Outdoor Pools in Montreal

      Here’s where Montrealers actually go to cool off when the city starts to sweat: No hotel key cards, no rooftop DJs, just solid public swimming options.

      The Main’s Guide to Plaza St-Hubert

      The Main’s Guide to Plaza St-Hubert

      A complete block-by-block breakdown of all the best landmark institutions, new arrivals, and mainstays along Plaza St-Hubert for shopping, restaurants, bars, and more.

      Montreal's most romantic restaurants for date nights

      Montreal's Most Romantic Restaurants for Date Nights

      Intimate, theatrical, memorable: the spots that make an evening feel like an occasion.

      Aire Commune co-founder Philippe Pelletier's favourite things in Montreal

      Aire Commune Co-founder Philippe Pelletier's Favourite Things in Montreal

      A community builder's guide to the spaces, flavours, and hidden gems that inspire.

      MAKENOIZE's favourite things in Montreal

      MAKENOIZE's Favourite Things in Montreal

      A street artist's guide to authentic eats, hidden galleries, and vinyl treasures (and where to grab spray paint).

      The best pizza in Montreal, from iconic pies to local styles

      The Best Pizza in Montreal, from Iconic Pies to Local Styles

      From iconic Montreal and New York-style pies to wood-fired Neapolitan classics and crisply-edged Detroit squares, this guide dives into the city’s standout pizzerias and what makes each unique.

      An offbeat map of Montreal

      An Offbeat Map of Montreal

      Your companion to tracking the city’s most local, unexpected, and under-the-radar spots.

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