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ORIGINAL STORIES
Montreal just got its first Michelin stars, here’s who made the cut
Quebec’s inaugural Michelin Guide is here, with 102 restaurants recognized across the province—from a two-star “den” in Old Quebec to Bib Gourmands in Mile-Ex and Rimouski.
The Bulletin: Porch parties, punk festivities, and a roaring pizza oven [Issue #129]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
Paul Beaubrun is the bridge between Haiti and Montreal you should be listening to
How a chance encounter with Arcade Fire in Montreal turned into a cross-cultural collaboration rooted in rhythm, resistance, and home.
Debbie Underwood paints the version of Montreal we want to believe in
Through acrylic paintings, Underwood preserves landmarks and streetscapes from a city she never really left.
Montreal Cocktail Fest returns with world-class bars and big ideas for 2025
The second edition of MCF brings global cocktail culture to Montreal’s best bars with seminars, pairing dinners, and no-barrier access to top-tier talent.
The brewmaster keeping Quebec’s oldest soda alive
Barry Fleischer is the spruce beer king of Pointe-Saint-Charles, and his kingdom is Paul Patates.
The Bulletin: Afrobeats, spaghetti bingo, an ice cream workshop, and the printed arts [Issue #128]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
The Best New Bars in Montreal [May 2025]
A listening lounge with audiophile cred, a party bar hidden behind a cocktail supply shop, and a velvet-draped aperitivo den—just a few of the 16 best new bars in Montreal right now.
MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

Yes, there's that many: The 50 best cafés in Montreal
Montreal’s coffee scene, fifty ways: bold, evolving, and never just about the caffeine.

Where to find the best parks in Montreal at any time of year
Green escapes for every mood and moment: These are the parks that shape how Montreal breathes, moves, and kicks back year-round.

The best strip clubs in Montreal
From sultry burlesque to high-energy stage shows, for all tastes and orientations.

Still thirsty, still broke: Montreal’s best dive bars
Classic dives with no pretense, plenty of character, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.

From smash to stack, these are the best burgers in Montreal
Family diners, BBQ joints, and burger obsessives pushing the form—something for everyone, from purist to risk-taker.

Every venue at Montreal Cocktail Fest 2025, mapped
From cocktail dens and pop-up parties to seminars and pairing dinners—here’s everywhere to go, drink, and learn during MCF 2025.

The best florists in Montreal for flower delivery, events, and everyday blooms
A guide to the top suppliers of last-minute gestures, big events, and everything in between.

The best chocolate and candy shops in Montreal, mapped
Bean-to-bar purists, spiced ganaches, and sugar highs worth the trip—this is where Montreal goes when it's got a sweet tooth with a mission.
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