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    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.

    Louie Deligianis’s favourite restaurants in Montreal

    Louie Deligianis’s Favourite Restaurants in Montreal

    The latest restaurant fixations from Bistro La Franquette’s chef Louie Deligianis, from where he takes guests from out of town to who’s making the best burger in town.

    The best hotels in Montreal: Here's where to check in

    The Best Hotels in Montreal: Here's Where to Check in

    The best hotels in the city blend luxury with character, from century-old institutions to design-forward newcomers that get experiencing Montreal right.

    Megan Verdone's favourite bars and restaurants in Montreal

    Megan Verdone's Favourite Bars and Restaurants in Montreal

    Megan Verdone of Café Ferlucci spotlights the Montreal she loves with her favourite bars and restaurants, from top date-night picks to out-of-towner recommendations.

    Our favourite hotel bars right now

    Our Favourite Hotel Bars Right Now

    Rooftop terrasses, Art Deco lounges, vinyl listening rooms, and lobby drinks.

    Where to find the best listening bars and vinyl cafés in Montreal

    Where to Find the Best Listening Bars and Vinyl Cafés in Montreal

    Lean back and listen in at these vinyl-heavy addresses in the city with slow, intentional, and mature atmospheres inspired by Japanese jazz kissa.

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