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The Bulletin: Surreal museum drinks, donut smash burgers, and 800 ways to Fringe [Issue #132]

The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

Anahi Pellathy

Things to do in Montreal during June

June in Montreal means sizzling street food, riverside DJ sets, open-air films, visiting jazz legends, and more.

J.P. Karwacki

Momiji bets on Royalmount with sushi, skewers, and style

The Otto team’s newest project fuses precision nigiri, rich yakitori, and sleek design in one spot far enough from downtown to feel like a statement.

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Our definitive history of Montreal's Club Balattou

From exile to empire, this is how a tiny St-Laurent nightclub became the global heartbeat of African music in Montreal.

J.P. Karwacki

The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [June 2025]

From charcoal-grilled Haitian-Texan barbecue to a South Shore spot from a viral chef, Montreal’s dining scene is heating up.

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The Bulletin: Techno in a church, $1 saloon hotdogs, and the Lachine Canal's 200th birthday [Issue #131]

The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.

J.P. Karwacki

The Saint-Henri soundsmith reclaiming how music should feel

How a record store kid slinging wax by day and DJing by night turned his obsession with audio clarity into a speaker company with soul.

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Les Lauriers: A Celebration of Quebec’s Culinary Excellence

The 2025 Gala des Lauriers celebrated Quebec’s culinary talent with a refreshed format, spotlighting standout chefs, producers, artisans, and innovators shaping the province’s gastronomic identity.

MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

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Where to eat a great dinner on a Monday night in Montreal
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Where to eat a great dinner on a Monday night in Montreal

From polished brasseries to brisket joints, here’s where Montreal actually shows up on a Monday night out.

An offbeat map of Montreal
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An offbeat map of Montreal

Your companion to tracking the city’s most local, unexpected, and under-the-radar spots.

Where to find the best parks in Montreal at any time of year
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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 cheap eats in Montreal for $15 or less
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The best cheap eats in Montreal for $15 or less

They say hunger is the best spice, but budget-friendly and fantastic food is just as good: This is where you'll find the best cheap eats in Montreal.

The best late-night and 24 hour restaurants in Montreal right now
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The best late-night and 24 hour restaurants in Montreal right now

From steamy soup dumplings at 2 a.m. to diner poutines at dawn, here’s where Montreal keeps feeding you long after the lights go out.

Where to eat a great dinner on a Tuesday night in Montreal
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Where to eat a great dinner on a Tuesday night in Montreal

Tuesday night dinner in Montreal isn’t about making do—it’s about making moves.

The only guide to Montreal's best ice cream you'll need
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The only guide to Montreal's best ice cream you'll need

Swirled, scooped, dairy-free, dipped, or cake-loaded—these spots set Montreal’s frozen gold standard.

Yes, there's that many: The 50 best cafés in Montreal
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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.

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