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.
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Jerry Seinfeld and Weird Al Yankovic Lead Just for Laughs’ First 2026 Reveal
The festival’s first wave mixes legacy acts, internet-era names, and a familiar attempt to prove Montreal’s comedy institution is firmly back on its feet.
Buying a Bakery Is Very On-Brand for Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Turns out the former Kansas City Chief already had a thing for good bread.
Remembering Donald K. Donald, a Patriarch of the Canadian Music Industry
The Montreal promoter who turned the Forum into a concert cathedral died on April 13. He was 82.
Bona Fide, One of Villeray's Best New Restaurants, Is Closing
The Roman-style pasta and natural wine spot on Saint-Laurent lasted just under two years, but long enough to make a real impression.
The Montreal Punch That May Have Killed Houdini
A backstage encounter at a Montreal theatre, a few punches, a death six weeks later. The cause remains disputed.
Who Will the Entrepôt Van Horne Belong To?
Plans are in motion for the century-old warehouse, but whether it becomes what the neighbourhood needs is another question entirely.
A New Pub Aims to Bring Finesse to the Plateau's Bar Scene
Elevated pub classics, a daily 5 à 7, and a kitchen open until 1 a.m. have all arrived at the corner of Prince-Arthur and Saint-Laurent.
The Little Store That Runs Montreal: A Complete History of the Dep
How a 1970 law, a Rosemont grocer, and generations of immigrant families created Montreal's most essential institution.
Angine de Poitrine Is Exactly What the Internet Was Waiting For
A masked duo from Saguenay that started out as a joke gig tells us a lot about what we actually want from music right now.
The Fancy Cocktail Bar Isn't Dead, But Andrew Whibley Wouldn't Open One Today
The Cloakroom founder on value over flash, the scene's missing middle, and what Montreal's bar culture still needs to figure out.
Does Montreal Still Want to Play in the Big Leagues?
The return of the Expos is more viable than ever, but whether Montreal has the appetite for it is another question entirely.
How Montreal Built Its Own Irish Pub Culture
The shamrock has been on Montreal's coat of arms since 1832, and the pub culture that followed has been here just as long.
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The Best New Cafés in Montreal [April 2026]
Freshly baked cakes, vegan donuts, matcha, coworking destinations, and more.
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The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [April 2026]
Big expansions for famous spots, Acadian comforts, burgers with pinpoint accuracy, and more.
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The Best New Bars in Montreal [March 2026]
An 'old Vegas' dive, a sports bar for women's sports, one big German beer hall, and more.
The 41 Best Brunch Spots in Montreal for Long, Lazy Weekends
From greasy spoon classics to elegant all-day affairs—where to eat when the weekend calls.
These Are the Bars We Keep Going Back To
Our guide to the best on offer in Montreal, from cocktail dens to wine bars to our favourite dives.
The 50 Best Restaurants in Montreal Right Now
From boundary-pushing tasting menus to perfected single plates—this is where to eat when it matters.
Benoit Tardif: An Illustrator's Guide to Montreal
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.
