J.P. Karwacki
JP Karwacki is the managing editor of The Main. His work has previously appeared in Time Magazine, the Montreal Gazette, Time Out, NUVO, and more.
Montreal, Quebec
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From free street festivals to $1,000-a-ticket blowouts, here's where the city comes alive during race week.
From West Island newcomers to decades-old institutions, here's where to take mom out for a good time on May 10, 2026.
On terrasses, vintage shops, horny summer vibes, and drinking beer under the Van Horne bridge.
From Pointe-Claire to Parc La Fontaine, here's where the Mile End Kicks actor eats, drinks, and goes to stay grounded.
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Freshly baked cakes, vegan donuts, matcha, coworking destinations, and more.
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Pizza omakase and caviar add-ons, classic Italian comforts, and Bouillon Bilk alumni hit the ground running in the Mile End.
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A swish take on the classic pub, an 'old Vegas' dive, a sports bar for women's sports, and more.
From perfect martinis to hidden speakeasies and whisky cocktails that "are pure poetry", these bars defined locals' nights in 2024.
Where Montreal's food writers, bloggers, influencers, and photographers loved to eat most in their city during 2024.
Hot cocktails have only begun making their mark on Montreal’s bar scene, revealing both a growing appetite and an uphill battle for the city's cocktail culture.
Run by audiophile restaurant vets, inspired by a Vegas trip, and slinging pies riffing on New York, New Haven, and New Jersey styles.
Panettone takes an inordinate amount of time to make, but like all good things, time = flavour. Here's how a baker at Elena and Gia does it.
Forget the Platonic ideal of Christmas symmetry: Montreal should bring back its ugly tree for Christmases moving forward.
Asking Montreal's Cinema du Parc for a curated lineup of cinematic escapes beyond the usual holiday fluff.
Good party planning is a skill: Here's a guide to planning the perfect Friendsmas holiday party, from locals who know the ins and outs of hospitality.
How the Montreal brand Milo & Dexter is weaving Canadian wool, heritage, and innovation into the fabric of modern fashion.
A guide for those looking for the easy way out of Montreal, these lazy escapes take even lazier travellers into the region with bespoke stays.
Head west, young diners and restaurateurs: The suburbs are hungry, and they're changing to reflect new appetites.
Audrey-Eve’s curated picks blend practicality and comfort, showcasing local businesses perfect for photographers, homebodies, and coffee enthusiasts alike.
From greasy spoon classics to elegant all-day affairs—where to eat when the weekend calls.
Our guide to the best on offer in Montreal, from cocktail dens to wine bars to our favourite dives.
From boundary-pushing tasting menus to perfected single plates—this is where to eat when it matters.
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.
