The Main

Montreal's Cultural Directory

Help us improve! Share your thoughts on how we can make your experience better.

Leave feedback

For partnerships and collaborations:

partnerships@themain.com

Content

  • Articles
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • History Lesson
  • Bulletin
  • Events

Guides

  • All Guides
  • Best Restaurants
  • Best Cafés
  • Best Bars
  • Best Brunch
  • Best Bakeries

Explore Montreal

  • Browse Directory
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • Cafés
  • Bookstores
  • Leaderboard
  • Editor's Picks
  • New Places

About

  • About us
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
  • Advertise
  • Pitch us
  • RSS Feed

Legal

  • Terms of service
  • Membership Terms
  • Privacy Policy
Follow us
InstagramTwitterTiktokLinkedin

The Main Media Inc. 2026

✦ Built By Field Office
    The Main

    Montreal's Cultural Directory

    Help us improve! Share your thoughts on how we can make your experience better.

    Leave feedback

    For partnerships and collaborations:

    partnerships@themain.com

    Content

    • Articles
    • Food & Drink
    • Arts & Culture
    • History Lesson
    • Bulletin
    • Events

    Guides

    • All Guides
    • Best Restaurants
    • Best Cafés
    • Best Bars
    • Best Brunch
    • Best Bakeries

    Explore Montreal

    • Browse Directory
    • Restaurants
    • Bars
    • Cafés
    • Bookstores
    • Leaderboard
    • Editor's Picks
    • New Places

    About

    • About us
    • Subscribe
    • Shop
    • Advertise
    • Pitch us
    • RSS Feed

    Legal

    • Terms of service
    • Membership Terms
    • Privacy Policy
    Follow us
    InstagramTwitterTiktokLinkedin

    The Main Media Inc. 2026

    ✦ Built By Field Office
      --°C|Saturday, May 2, 2026|
      Subscribe today to get 3 free articles per month.Get 50% off your first 5 rides with Lyft
      InstagramTwitterTiktokLinkedin
      |
      Advertise
      The Main Logo
      Magazine
      Sections
      • Arts & Culture
      • Beyond Montreal
      • Design
      • Food & Drink
      • History Lessons
      • The Bulletin
      Explore
      Popular Guides
      • The Best Restaurants in Montreal
      • Best new Restaurants
      • Best Cafés
      • Unique Boutiques
      • Romantic Restaurants
      • Best Bookstores
      • See all Guides
      Neighbourhood
      • Downtown
      • Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
      • Mile End
      • Mile-Ex
      • Saint-Henri
      • See All
      Business Type
      • Restaurant
      • Café
      • Boutique / Store
      • Bar
      • Bakery
      • See All
      Near the Metro
      • Peel
      • Mont-Royal
      • Place-Saint-Henri
      • Place-d'Armes
      • Jarry
      • View all
      ShopWeather
      Subscribe
      Subscribe
      --°C|Saturday, May 2, 2026|
      Subscribe today to get 3 free articles per month.Get 50% off your first 5 rides with Lyft
      InstagramTwitterTiktokLinkedin
      |
      Advertise
      The Main Logo
      Magazine
      Sections
      • Arts & Culture
      • Beyond Montreal
      • Design
      • Food & Drink
      • History Lessons
      • The Bulletin
      Explore
      Popular Guides
      • The Best Restaurants in Montreal
      • Best new Restaurants
      • Best Cafés
      • Unique Boutiques
      • Romantic Restaurants
      • Best Bookstores
      • See all Guides
      Neighbourhood
      • Downtown
      • Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
      • Mile End
      • Mile-Ex
      • Saint-Henri
      • See All
      Business Type
      • Restaurant
      • Café
      • Boutique / Store
      • Bar
      • Bakery
      • See All
      Near the Metro
      • Peel
      • Mont-Royal
      • Place-Saint-Henri
      • Place-d'Armes
      • Jarry
      • View all
      ShopWeather
      Subscribe
      Subscribe
      Food & Drink

      Sabayon Marks a Return to Savoury Roots for Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin

      One year since the closure of Patrice Pâtissier, the city of Montreal is welcoming Pointe-Saint-Charles' newest dining option with open arms.

      ByJ.P. Karwacki

      August 24, 2023 · 5 min read

      Sabayon Marks a Return to Savoury Roots for Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin
      Chef Patrice Demers and sommelier Marie-Josée Beaudoin sit inside Sabayon, their newest venture in Pointe-Saint-Charles. (Photo credit: Mickaël A. Bandassak)

      Chef Patrice Demers and sommelier Marie-Josée Beaudoin have made a spectacular return to Montreal’s dining scene with Sabayon, a project which refocuses their passions for dining experiences alongside tea time services and cooking classes—all in one intimate yet multifaceted space in Pointe-Saint-Charles.

      Located in the ground-level space that once housed Hakim Chajar’s Miel, the restaurant was redesigned by Mathieu Leclerc from Studio Knowhow.

      “After explaining the concept, I sent (Leclerc) twelve pictures of places I loved in the world—restaurants, pastry shops—just to give him an idea of what we loved,” says Demers, pointing to places like Atomix in New York City.

      “A few weeks later, his proposal was even better than what we thought could be done with the place,” he adds.

      Free account required

      For readers who care about Montreal

      Create a free account to read this story and access 3 articles per month, plus our weekly Bulletin.

      Independent. Local. Reader-supported.

      or

      Already a member? Sign in

      Comments

      Welcome to The Main's comments section!

      Share your thoughts and join the conversation. Please be respectful and constructive.

      No comments yet. Be the first!

      Follow on Google
      Food & Drink

      Sabayon Marks a Return to Savoury Roots for Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin

      One year since the closure of Patrice Pâtissier, the city of Montreal is welcoming Pointe-Saint-Charles' newest dining option with open arms.

      ByJ.P. Karwacki

      August 24, 2023 · 5 min read

      Sabayon Marks a Return to Savoury Roots for Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin
      Chef Patrice Demers and sommelier Marie-Josée Beaudoin sit inside Sabayon, their newest venture in Pointe-Saint-Charles. (Photo credit: Mickaël A. Bandassak)

      Chef Patrice Demers and sommelier Marie-Josée Beaudoin have made a spectacular return to Montreal’s dining scene with Sabayon, a project which refocuses their passions for dining experiences alongside tea time services and cooking classes—all in one intimate yet multifaceted space in Pointe-Saint-Charles.

      Located in the ground-level space that once housed Hakim Chajar’s Miel, the restaurant was redesigned by Mathieu Leclerc from Studio Knowhow.

      “After explaining the concept, I sent (Leclerc) twelve pictures of places I loved in the world—restaurants, pastry shops—just to give him an idea of what we loved,” says Demers, pointing to places like Atomix in New York City.

      “A few weeks later, his proposal was even better than what we thought could be done with the place,” he adds.

      Free account required

      For readers who care about Montreal

      Create a free account to read this story and access 3 articles per month, plus our weekly Bulletin.

      Independent. Local. Reader-supported.

      or

      Already a member? Sign in

      Comments

      Welcome to The Main's comments section!

      Share your thoughts and join the conversation. Please be respectful and constructive.

      No comments yet. Be the first!

      Follow on Google
      The Main

      Latest from The Main

      Arts & CultureThings to Do in Montreal This MayArts & CultureA Local's Guide to the PlateauArts & CultureMontreal’s Indie Drag Scene Is Breaking the Rules and Reclaiming the StageNewsletterThe Bulletin: Gore and Comedy at the Cinema, Go Habs Go, and Pizza with Your Pint [Issue #179]Arts & CultureWhat To Do This Weekend (04.30–05.03)
      The Main

      Latest from The Main

      Arts & CultureThings to Do in Montreal This MayArts & CultureA Local's Guide to the PlateauArts & CultureMontreal’s Indie Drag Scene Is Breaking the Rules and Reclaiming the StageNewsletterThe Bulletin: Gore and Comedy at the Cinema, Go Habs Go, and Pizza with Your Pint [Issue #179]Arts & CultureWhat To Do This Weekend (04.30–05.03)

      More Food & Drink

      Montreal Leads Canada's 100 Best Bar Rankings for 2026
      Food + drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal Leads Canada's 100 Best Bar Rankings for 2026

      Eight Montreal bars cracked the top 50. One took the whole thing.

      A New Class of Chefs Is Proving How Much Chinese Food Has to Offer
      Food + drink
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      A New Class of Chefs Is Proving How Much Chinese Food Has to Offer

      China's food culture never stopped evolving. Montreal's did. These are the chefs closing the gap.

      How Three Metalheads Built One of Canada’s Most In-Demand Breweries
      Food + drink
      Christopher DeWolf

      How Three Metalheads Built One of Canada’s Most In-Demand Breweries

      On the international growth of Messorem, from local can drops, streetwear-style branding, and Brooklyn vibes to an international events and fans.

      Minnibar Is Serving Pizza Omakase and Caviar Add-Ons Downtown
      Food + drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      Minnibar Is Serving Pizza Omakase and Caviar Add-Ons Downtown

      A nightlife operator known for late-night destinations pivots to an all-day café, bringing a flexible menu and a few unexpected draws to a quiet stretch near the Bell Centre.

      Nita Tout Garni Is Closing After Five Years in the Mile End
      Food + drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      Nita Tout Garni Is Closing After Five Years in the Mile End

      The team signed off this week with a note of gratitude to their regulars.

      An Afghan Kitchen That Rewards the Detour to a Longueuil Strip Mall
      Food + drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      An Afghan Kitchen That Rewards the Detour to a Longueuil Strip Mall

      After decades in Quebec, Abdul and his family built a restaurant where traditional Afghan cooking has earned a following that extends well beyond the South Shore.

      The Bulletin: Local ingenuities and systemic failures [Issue #39]

      Previous

      The Bulletin: Local Ingenuities and Systemic Failures [Issue #39]

      Next

      34 of Montreal's Top Upscale Restaurants

      34 of Montreal's Top Upscale Restaurants
      A Day in the Life of a Montreal Wine Importer
      Food & Drink
      Rachel Cheng

      A Day in the Life of a Montreal Wine Importer

      Keaton Ritchie of Flor Vin was on the banks of the Loire last week. Today he's hauling bottles through the slush.

      Where Montreal's food writers and photographers loved to drink in 2025 (and what they ordered)
      Food & Drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      Where Montreal's Food Writers and Photographers Loved to Drink in 2025 (and What They Ordered)

      From cocktails 45 floors above the city streets to neighbourhood wine bars and timeless martinis, here's where the city's insiders raised a glass in 2025.

      Three cafés, three generations, and one new wave of Vietnamese coffee
      Food & Drink
      Olive Zeynep Kartal

      Three Cafés, Three Generations, and One New Wave of Vietnamese Coffee

      Three cafés redefining specialty Vietnamese coffee through heritage, fusion, and first-gen identity.

      Bossa had a bread problem, so they built a 24-hour bakery to solve it
      Food & Drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      Bossa Had a Bread Problem, so They Built a 24-hour Bakery to Solve it

      Inside the warehouse where four bakers shape everything by hand, all night, every night to make 2,000 loaves a day.

      The New Chinatown Doesn't Call Itself That
      Food & Drink
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      The New Chinatown Doesn't Call Itself That

      What's taken shape on Montreal's Sainte-Catherine West is something entirely distinct from the old Chinatown.

      Marchigiani became a Montreal institution by staying old school
      Food & Drink
      Jason Gisoo Kim

      Marchigiani Became a Montreal Institution by Staying Old School

      Three generations and 65 years later, this family business is having its busiest run yet.

      More Food & Drink

      Montreal Leads Canada's 100 Best Bar Rankings for 2026
      Food + drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal Leads Canada's 100 Best Bar Rankings for 2026

      Eight Montreal bars cracked the top 50. One took the whole thing.

      A New Class of Chefs Is Proving How Much Chinese Food Has to Offer
      Food + drink
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      A New Class of Chefs Is Proving How Much Chinese Food Has to Offer

      China's food culture never stopped evolving. Montreal's did. These are the chefs closing the gap.

      How Three Metalheads Built One of Canada’s Most In-Demand Breweries
      Food + drink
      Christopher DeWolf

      How Three Metalheads Built One of Canada’s Most In-Demand Breweries

      On the international growth of Messorem, from local can drops, streetwear-style branding, and Brooklyn vibes to an international events and fans.

      Minnibar Is Serving Pizza Omakase and Caviar Add-Ons Downtown
      Food + drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      Minnibar Is Serving Pizza Omakase and Caviar Add-Ons Downtown

      A nightlife operator known for late-night destinations pivots to an all-day café, bringing a flexible menu and a few unexpected draws to a quiet stretch near the Bell Centre.

      Nita Tout Garni Is Closing After Five Years in the Mile End
      Food + drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      Nita Tout Garni Is Closing After Five Years in the Mile End

      The team signed off this week with a note of gratitude to their regulars.

      An Afghan Kitchen That Rewards the Detour to a Longueuil Strip Mall
      Food + drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      An Afghan Kitchen That Rewards the Detour to a Longueuil Strip Mall

      After decades in Quebec, Abdul and his family built a restaurant where traditional Afghan cooking has earned a following that extends well beyond the South Shore.

      The Bulletin: Local ingenuities and systemic failures [Issue #39]

      Previous

      The Bulletin: Local Ingenuities and Systemic Failures [Issue #39]

      Next

      34 of Montreal's Top Upscale Restaurants

      34 of Montreal's Top Upscale Restaurants
      A Day in the Life of a Montreal Wine Importer
      Food & Drink
      Rachel Cheng

      A Day in the Life of a Montreal Wine Importer

      Keaton Ritchie of Flor Vin was on the banks of the Loire last week. Today he's hauling bottles through the slush.

      Where Montreal's food writers and photographers loved to drink in 2025 (and what they ordered)
      Food & Drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      Where Montreal's Food Writers and Photographers Loved to Drink in 2025 (and What They Ordered)

      From cocktails 45 floors above the city streets to neighbourhood wine bars and timeless martinis, here's where the city's insiders raised a glass in 2025.

      Three cafés, three generations, and one new wave of Vietnamese coffee
      Food & Drink
      Olive Zeynep Kartal

      Three Cafés, Three Generations, and One New Wave of Vietnamese Coffee

      Three cafés redefining specialty Vietnamese coffee through heritage, fusion, and first-gen identity.

      Bossa had a bread problem, so they built a 24-hour bakery to solve it
      Food & Drink
      J.P. Karwacki

      Bossa Had a Bread Problem, so They Built a 24-hour Bakery to Solve it

      Inside the warehouse where four bakers shape everything by hand, all night, every night to make 2,000 loaves a day.

      The New Chinatown Doesn't Call Itself That
      Food & Drink
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      The New Chinatown Doesn't Call Itself That

      What's taken shape on Montreal's Sainte-Catherine West is something entirely distinct from the old Chinatown.

      Marchigiani became a Montreal institution by staying old school
      Food & Drink
      Jason Gisoo Kim

      Marchigiani Became a Montreal Institution by Staying Old School

      Three generations and 65 years later, this family business is having its busiest run yet.

      Related Classics

      From our archive.

      Related Classics

      From our archive.