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      Jongwook Lee & WonGoo Joun’s favourite restaurants in Montreal

      Jongwook Lee & WonGoo Joun’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

      These Montreal restaurants are where co-chefs of the modern Korean restaurant 9 Tail Fox, Jongwook Lee and WonGoo Joun, recommend going out to eat.

      Aless MC's favourite things in Montreal

      Aless MC's Favourite Things in Montreal

      Here's where she’s hunting for inspiration or getting a break from the digital grind—spots that smell like old paper, where VHS tapes still rewind, and nature's as raw as her inked lines.

      The only guide you'll need to the best poutine in Montreal

      The Only Guide You'll Need to the Best Poutine in Montreal

      Decades-old diners, neighbourhood legends, and a few sleeper hits.

      Anne-Marie Withenshaw’s favourite things in Montreal

      Anne-Marie Withenshaw’s Favourite Things in Montreal

      Her Montreal is one of must-try restaurants, essential experiences, vinyl cafés, and more.

      The best spas in and around Montreal for every kind of escape

      The Best Spas in and Around Montreal for Every Kind of Escape

      Urban retreats, Nordic circuits, and day-trip escapes for when you need to unplug.

      Sandra Ferreira’s favourite things in downtown Montreal

      Sandra Ferreira’s Favourite Things in Downtown Montreal

      Highlights of the city core from one of the neighbourhood’s greatest contemporary restaurateurs.

      Emma Cardarelli’s favourite restaurants in Montreal

      Emma Cardarelli’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

      Chef Emma Cardarelli’s a celebrated mind behind the restaurants Nora Gray, Elena, and Gia Vin & Grill, and her influence on the city’s dining scene is profound.

      Craving Curator's guide to dining in Montreal

      Craving Curator's Guide to Dining in Montreal

      Come along as food photographer Scott Usheroff guides you through the city's diverse gastronomic scene with this personally curated selection of 'must-tries' from 10 Montreal establishments.

      Hiroshi Kitano’s favourite restaurants in Montreal

      Hiroshi Kitano’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

      Hailing originally from Japan, chef (and DJ!) Hiroshi Kitano's journey to becoming a celebrated figure in Montreal is as rich and layered as his work in the kitchen.

      The best restaurants for group dining in Montreal

      The Best Restaurants for Group Dining in Montreal

      Great for groups of 20 and up, these Montreal restaurants have the space you need when you're booking for the holidays, private dining sessions, corporate events, and staff parties.

      Janice Tiefenbach’s favourite restaurants in Montreal

      Janice Tiefenbach’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

      Chef at Elena and Gia Vin & Grill Janice Tiefenbach reveals her favourite restaurants in Montreal, from where to go for a date night to where she’ll eat after service is over.

      Ariel Schor's favourite restaurants in Montreal

      Ariel Schor's Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

      The chef of the Verdun restaurant Beba on where he goes for family dinners, plus hidden gems and his favourite deli.

      Where to find the best local panettone in Montreal

      Where to Find the Best Local Panettone in Montreal

      From traditional Milanese recipes to creative local spins.

      Benjamin Avilés's favourite things in Montreal

      Benjamin Avilés's Favourite Things in Montreal

      Where the spirited butcher and co-owner of Boucherie de Tours likes to eat, drink, and relax in the city.

      Benoit Tardif: An illustrator's guide to Montreal

      Benoit Tardif: An Illustrator's Guide to Montreal

      From spots to work and places to print to undercelebrated artistic curios, few people are better to offer a guide to Montreal from an illustrator’s perspective than this enigmatic artist.

      Harrison Shewchuk's favourite restaurants and bars in Montreal

      Harrison Shewchuk's Favourite Restaurants and Bars in Montreal

      True to form, Shewchuk’s choices highlight spots that champion creativity, make him feel good, and redefine and refine indulgence with thoughtful and honest experiences.

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      117
      Jongwook Lee & WonGoo Joun’s favourite restaurants in Montreal

      Jongwook Lee & WonGoo Joun’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

      These Montreal restaurants are where co-chefs of the modern Korean restaurant 9 Tail Fox, Jongwook Lee and WonGoo Joun, recommend going out to eat.

      Aless MC's favourite things in Montreal

      Aless MC's Favourite Things in Montreal

      Here's where she’s hunting for inspiration or getting a break from the digital grind—spots that smell like old paper, where VHS tapes still rewind, and nature's as raw as her inked lines.

      The only guide you'll need to the best poutine in Montreal

      The Only Guide You'll Need to the Best Poutine in Montreal

      Decades-old diners, neighbourhood legends, and a few sleeper hits.

      Anne-Marie Withenshaw’s favourite things in Montreal

      Anne-Marie Withenshaw’s Favourite Things in Montreal

      Her Montreal is one of must-try restaurants, essential experiences, vinyl cafés, and more.

      The best spas in and around Montreal for every kind of escape

      The Best Spas in and Around Montreal for Every Kind of Escape

      Urban retreats, Nordic circuits, and day-trip escapes for when you need to unplug.

      Sandra Ferreira’s favourite things in downtown Montreal

      Sandra Ferreira’s Favourite Things in Downtown Montreal

      Highlights of the city core from one of the neighbourhood’s greatest contemporary restaurateurs.

      Emma Cardarelli’s favourite restaurants in Montreal

      Emma Cardarelli’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

      Chef Emma Cardarelli’s a celebrated mind behind the restaurants Nora Gray, Elena, and Gia Vin & Grill, and her influence on the city’s dining scene is profound.

      Craving Curator's guide to dining in Montreal

      Craving Curator's Guide to Dining in Montreal

      Come along as food photographer Scott Usheroff guides you through the city's diverse gastronomic scene with this personally curated selection of 'must-tries' from 10 Montreal establishments.

      Hiroshi Kitano’s favourite restaurants in Montreal

      Hiroshi Kitano’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

      Hailing originally from Japan, chef (and DJ!) Hiroshi Kitano's journey to becoming a celebrated figure in Montreal is as rich and layered as his work in the kitchen.

      The best restaurants for group dining in Montreal

      The Best Restaurants for Group Dining in Montreal

      Great for groups of 20 and up, these Montreal restaurants have the space you need when you're booking for the holidays, private dining sessions, corporate events, and staff parties.

      Janice Tiefenbach’s favourite restaurants in Montreal

      Janice Tiefenbach’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

      Chef at Elena and Gia Vin & Grill Janice Tiefenbach reveals her favourite restaurants in Montreal, from where to go for a date night to where she’ll eat after service is over.

      Ariel Schor's favourite restaurants in Montreal

      Ariel Schor's Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

      The chef of the Verdun restaurant Beba on where he goes for family dinners, plus hidden gems and his favourite deli.

      Where to find the best local panettone in Montreal

      Where to Find the Best Local Panettone in Montreal

      From traditional Milanese recipes to creative local spins.

      Benjamin Avilés's favourite things in Montreal

      Benjamin Avilés's Favourite Things in Montreal

      Where the spirited butcher and co-owner of Boucherie de Tours likes to eat, drink, and relax in the city.

      Benoit Tardif: An illustrator's guide to Montreal

      Benoit Tardif: An Illustrator's Guide to Montreal

      From spots to work and places to print to undercelebrated artistic curios, few people are better to offer a guide to Montreal from an illustrator’s perspective than this enigmatic artist.

      Harrison Shewchuk's favourite restaurants and bars in Montreal

      Harrison Shewchuk's Favourite Restaurants and Bars in Montreal

      True to form, Shewchuk’s choices highlight spots that champion creativity, make him feel good, and redefine and refine indulgence with thoughtful and honest experiences.

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