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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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.
Esti D'franglais Podcast Captures Montreal's Bilingual Reality the Way Politicians Won't
Putting the city's code-switching culture on record, one episode's sparked more honest conversation about Quebec identity than most news panels can manage in a season.
Photographer Rose Cormier Documents Where Montreal's Music Thrives as Venues Vanish
Half on stage, half in the crowd: Documenting communities at a crossroads.
Meet the New Custodians of Aux 2 Clochers, an Eastern Townships Institution of 35 Years
When Montreal veterans end up with the keys to a local legend of the region they call home.
Are Cafés the New Bars?
As bars struggle and alcohol sales drop, cafés are stepping in to redefine how Montrealers socialize.
Inside Au Pays des Géants, the Workshop Behind Montreal’s Most Iconic Parade Floats
Over forty years of transforming festivals, celebrations, and streetscapes into theatre.
Henri Henri is the Montreal Hat Shop That Has Defined a Century of Style
NHL hat tricks, Hollywood icons, expertise passed on through nearly a century—this legendary shop is a cornerstone of a city's sartorial history.
How Montreal’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Still Marches on 200 Years Later
A volunteer-run spectacle with crowds numbering at 300,000, a testament to resilience, and a city-wide tradition that refuses to fade.
Royalmount's New Italian Dining Hall Siamo Noi Asks Montreal to Think Bigger
A challenge to the city’s love affair with small, intimate restaurants with dinner and a show.
Why André the Giant Was One of Montreal's Greatest Entertainers in and Out of the Ring
The city's role in André the Giant's path from French farm boy to the Eighth Wonder of the World, with a downtown brasserie pitstop.
The Nomadic Kitchen of Pasta Pooks Has Set up Camp in Little Italy
From pop-ups to permanence, Montreal’s most raucous pasta operation finds a home—with the same energy, same chaos, and even better carbs.
This is Even, a Mile-Ex Hybrid Café-roastery with Deep Intent
An exhibition of immersed planning in coffee, hospitality, design, and craftsmanship.
The Essentials According to Restaurateur Soufian Mamlouk
Soufian’s essentials reflect deep ties to culture, craftsmanship, and community—local spots that celebrate bold flavours, timeless style, and the art of a well-curated experience.
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.
