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[PHOTOS] A look back at The Main's first-ever Holiday Party
The Main

[PHOTOS] A look back at The Main's first-ever Holiday Party

A look back on our first crack at season's greetings with a special VIP nights and local vendors all weekend long.

You can always rely on this Moroccan-French café
J.P. Karwacki

You can always rely on this Moroccan-French café

Nili's the opposite of fine dining: a tiny Mile End spot with Moroccan home cooking, twice-a-week prices, and the feeling of a café you can reliably drop into.

A Montreal gift guide for friends and chosen family: Ideas that work for anyone
Phylida Tuff-West

A Montreal gift guide for friends and chosen family: Ideas that work for anyone

Handmade ceramics, vintage posters, conversation starters, and other thoughtful picks that work for any occasion.

A Canadian gift guide for him that isn't just flasks and watches
Phylida Tuff-West

A Canadian gift guide for him that isn't just flasks and watches

Where to find thoughtful gifts that prioritize quality and craft.

A kids' gift guide for people who refuse to buy more plastic garbage
Phylida Tuff-West

A kids' gift guide for people who refuse to buy more plastic garbage

Montreal's best toys, clothing, and experiences for kids, all designed to engage curiosity and maybe—just maybe—outlast the landfill.

Ruby Foo's was an absolute legend of a Chinese restaurant
J.P. Karwacki

Ruby Foo's was an absolute legend of a Chinese restaurant

From its 1945 opening to a 1984 closure and its present-day hotel, the Décarie Boulevard institution was where Montreal went to see and be seen.

A Canadian gift guide for her: Treat someone who deserves something extra
Phylida Tuff-West

A Canadian gift guide for her: Treat someone who deserves something extra

Thoughtful gifts that go beyond candles and spa sets.

Give the gift of Montreal’s best restaurants this holiday season
The Main

Give the gift of Montreal’s best restaurants this holiday season

Experiencing a great meal can stick with you longer than anything that comes wrapped.

Ivy Studio is shaping Montreal's visual identity from the inside out
Lili Monette-Crépô

Ivy Studio is shaping Montreal's visual identity from the inside out

Always in collaboration with local craftspeople, this nimble design firm creates immersive commercial spaces designed for that ineffable 'wow' factor.

The Bulletin: Going all-in for the holidays [Issue #156]
The Main

The Bulletin: Going all-in for the holidays [Issue #156]

The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

We're launching The Main's first annual Holiday Market
The Main

We're launching The Main's first annual Holiday Market

Craft over chaos: Shop for the holidays with handpicked Montreal makers in one slick Griffintown space this November.

The Best New Cafés in Montreal [November 2025]
J.P. Karwacki

The Best New Cafés in Montreal [November 2025]

Specialty roasters, cultural hybrids, gym counters, and metaphysical shops: Here are the 26 best new cafés in Montreal.

Éditions La Peuplade is publishing some of the world's most exciting French-language literature
Alexander Hackett

Éditions La Peuplade is publishing some of the world's most exciting French-language literature

For 20 years, the Montreal-based indie publisher has connected Quebec writers with international audiences and brought global voices to local readers.

A Montreal gift guide to fashion brands, vintage boutiques, and local clothing
Phylida Tuff-West

A Montreal gift guide to fashion brands, vintage boutiques, and local clothing

From selvedge denim to recycled cotton basics and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces: all the good things to gift that make impressions and are built to last.

Montreal lands two spots on Air Canada & enRoute’s Best New Restaurants for 2025
J.P. Karwacki

Montreal lands two spots on Air Canada & enRoute’s Best New Restaurants for 2025

Two local restaurants crack the Top 10 following a strong showing in the long list.

Serving legends and locals, Chez Ménick is our unofficial sports hall of fame
Jeremy Cox

Serving legends and locals, Chez Ménick is our unofficial sports hall of fame

For 66 years, Dominique Perrazino's Plateau barbershop has been where hockey legends, Expos players, and neighbourhood regulars all gather to talk, connect, and get a trim.