J.P. Karwacki

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.

LocationMontreal, Quebec
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J.P. Karwacki

It's all about northern Italian culinary traditions with osteria hospitality here, where the owners of La Panzeria invite diners to enjoy the mischievous charm of “la dolce vita.”

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Applying the expertise and rigour of the lauded Montreal restaurant Mon Lapin and its team to a classic Quebecois experience: Rotisserie chicken.

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Spotlighting 20 Montreal trailblazers reshaping fashion, art, and design with sustainable practices, bold craftsmanship, and boundary-pushing creativity.

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From record-breaking weather events to protests and cultural milestones, here’s a look back on some of the biggest stories of 2024.

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From 2024’s culinary highs to predictions for 2025, here’s what Montreal’s food insiders are saying about the city’s evolving dining scene—and its Michelin hopefuls.

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From thrilling new hotspots to heartbreaking goodbyes, here’s what shaped Montreal’s food and drink scene in 2024.

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From perfect martinis to hidden speakeasies and whisky cocktails that "are pure poetry", these bars defined locals' nights in 2024.

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Where Montreal's food writers, bloggers, influencers, and photographers loved to eat most in their city during 2024.

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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.

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Run by audiophile restaurant vets, inspired by a Vegas trip, and slinging pies riffing on New York, New Haven, and New Jersey styles.

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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.

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Forget the Platonic ideal of Christmas symmetry: Montreal should bring back its ugly tree for Christmases moving forward.