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Opinion: Vote for talent in Montreal's upcoming election, not the party
Otherwise, we run a heavy risk of being stuck with the same two parties that have governed our city since 2013.
Taking over Icehouse means inheriting a decade of expectations
Preserving the Plateau's Tex-Mex institution means proving yourself every single night.
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Radical proximity is the antidote to digital exhaustion
A new wave of gatherings in Montreal—dinners with strangers, life drawing, and apartment galleries—is bringing back the risk and reward of unscripted human contact.
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What's it take to create a political party from scratch?
Two new parties trying to crack Montreal's 2025 election with grassroots outreach and Discord servers instead of establishment war chests.
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The Main's guide to the 2025 Montreal mayoral race: Candidates, issues, and how to vote
Everything you need to know before November 2.
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The best of Montreal design.
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MONTREAL CITY GUIDES

Where to drink during RAW WINE in Montreal
Where growers, makers, and drinkers of low-intervention, organic, biodynamic, and natural wines will want to drop in for a bottle (or two).

The best Spanish restaurants in Montreal
Cava and croquetas, pinxtos, tapas, paella, jamón—here’s where Montreal gets its Spanish fix.

Brendan King Edwards of The Word's favourite things in Milton-Parc
A neighbourhood insider’s tour of the secondhand stacks, family-run restaurants, and enduring staples that make Milton-Parc feel like home.

The Main's shortlist for Burger Week 2025
Out of dozens upon dozens of choices, here are the ones that made the cut.

Where to get a good lunch in Montreal
The reliable roster for what's consistent, satisfying, and worth the trip across town.

The best Montreal café terrasses to slow down and savour
Sip coffee and soak up the sun at these cozy café terrasses, from hidden gardens to lively sidewalks.

These are the oldest restaurants in Montreal
Still serving after all these years: A tour through the institutions that fed generations and helped define Montreal’s food identity.

The best dumplings in Montreal, from Chinatown OGs to young guns
From no-frills Chinese classics to innovative fusion flavours, these are Montreal’s top spots for fried, steamed, and soup dumplings.
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