J.P. Karwacki
Montreal, Quebec
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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.
Remembering the October Crisis of 1970
A time of many devastating firsts for Montreal and Canada, fuelled by kidnappings and murders by the FLQ's terrorist cell and a historic security crackdown that tested a nation's resilience and values.
MTLàTABLE is lighting a torch for a city's emblematic scene
An economic activator, a hospitality advocate, a game-changing concierge, a remedy to what ails a tough season for Montreal's restaurant industry—however you slice it, MTLàTABLE is what this city needs.
Bar Dominion & keeping spirits up in downtown Montreal
A downtown Montreal destination once closed during the pandemic, Dominion Square Tavern's been revived as Bar Dominion—a timeless classic by design.
The Montreal Metro's inauguration, 57 years later
A look back at the inauguration of Montreal’s metro, a unique system with a unique story, made by and for Montrealers.
5 Montreal dépanneurs worth eating at
These Montreal depanneurs go beyond beers, smokes and munchies with amazing (and sometimes improbable) kitchens.
Walking among Montreal’s sneakerhead kings at Felix Boutique
How passion and a pair of Jordan Spiz'ikes became brick and mortar reality for Francesco Abbruzzo at Old Montreal's Felix Boutique.
Design according to life in Montreal: The work of MRDK
For Guillaume Ménard and David Dworkind and their Montreal studio MRDK, they're making the city's streets come alive through design.
Our patron saints of diners: Montreal’s next generation of casse-croûte owners
Greenspot. AA. Chez Ma Tante. Chez Nick. Beautys. Café Joe. Wilensky's. Nouveau Système. Paul Patates. Bagel Etc. Saying their names is like casting a spell that’d conjure two steamés all-dressed combo with fries and a fountain liqueur on the side.
Montreal's best new pizza is being baked above a paint shop in Lachine
Humble pie with big(a) flavour.
34 of Montreal's Top Upscale Restaurants
There are, without question, thousands of names that we would consider to be the best restaurants in Montreal. With its rich history of chefs with storied backgrounds and diversified dining culture, the following names can be counted among the highest tier in the city.
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.
Summer Dining Hotspots: Reserve Tonight at Montreal’s Must-Visit Restaurants
Summer is here and in full swing. And you know what that means—dining out just got a whole lot better. This list is your go-to guide for that special place you'll want to reserve the next time you head out for dinner.