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.
Friendsmas Do's and Don'ts with Montreal's Hospitality Experts
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.
On the Factory Floor with Montreal Farm-to-garment Designer Milo & Dexter
How the Montreal brand Milo & Dexter is weaving Canadian wool, heritage, and innovation into the fabric of modern fashion.
A Lotus-eater’s Guide to the Eastern Townships: Where to Stay
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.
West Island Restaurants Are Having a Moment Right Now
Head west, young diners and restaurateurs: The suburbs are hungry, and they're changing to reflect new appetites.
The Essentials According to Photographer Audrey-Eve Beauchamp
Audrey-Eve’s curated picks blend practicality and comfort, showcasing local businesses perfect for photographers, homebodies, and coffee enthusiasts alike.
Bar Leonor’s Reinjecting High-energy Nightlife & High-end Cocktails into Chinatown
Leonor's a proper cocktail bar experience during the day and early evening, but on Friday and Saturday nights? It shifts into a high-energy party.
How Gibeau Orange Julep Became a Montreal Icon
The Gibeau Orange Julep has endured wars, expressway expansions, and changing tastes, remaining a beacon of Montreal’s love for the eccentric and the nostalgic.
The Essentials According to Bossa Chef Daniel Lo Manto
From razor-sharp knives to locally made butcher blocks and hunting goods, here’s what Daniel Lo Manto always keeps on hand.
How Montreal Found Its Place in Quebec’s Long Embrace of Cowboy Core
Country music and cowboy core, long a rural staple in Quebec, have made urban inroads into Montreal—and they aren't going anywhere.
Bona Fide Now Supplies Villeray with a Bistro Combining Rome, New York, and Montreal
A seasoned crew's come together to serve classic Italian goods with their own brand of Montreal hospitality.
A Peruvian Kitchen Meets an Italian Social Club in Old Montreal with Capisco's Bachiche Cuisine
This restaurant from chef Marcel Olivier Larrea and company is all about a rich cultural and culinary crossroads that's found between heritage and invention.
Montreal Tops Air Canada & EnRoute's Best New Restaurants for 2024
Two names have taken up top 10 spots in the annual cross-country restaurant rankings from Air Canada's enRoute magazine.
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.
