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J.P. Karwacki

What hot cocktails tell us about the slow burn of Montreal’s bar scene

Hot cocktails have only begun making their mark on Montreal’s bar scene, revealing both a growing appetite and an uphill battle for the city's cocktail culture.

The Main

The Bulletin: One last taste of the weekend before the hustle starts [Issue #108]

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

The Main

Enter to win The Main's big holiday gift basket

We’ve teamed up with some of Montreal’s finest spots to create a giveaway you won’t want to miss.

Ivy Lerner-Frank

Step inside Pinôt Boutique Hotel, a modern countryside gîte for travellers of the Eastern Townships

Hospitality veterans Véronique Lacoursière and Florence Pelland-Goyer bring a luxurious yet down-to-earth twist to a heritage B&B 90 minutes east of Montreal.

J.P. Karwacki

Marci is a study in hybrid pizza & Italian-American Rat Pack-era aesthetics

Run by audiophile restaurant vets, inspired by a Vegas trip, and slinging pies riffing on New York, New Haven, and New Jersey styles.

Dahlia Snaiderman

Dic Ann’s: A conversation about Montreal, family, and burgers since 1954

The story of what started as a small trailer-turned-diner in 1954 and become a Montreal icon, thanks to its ultra-thin patties, toasted buns, and signature tomato-based sauce.

Jenny Greenberg

Trading eights with Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill, one of Montreal’s greatest jazz clubs

Hosting local and international legends, this is how Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill owner Joel Giberovitch makes Montreal swing.

The Main

The Bulletin: All the stress-free holiday guides to help you relax [Issue #107]

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 panettone diaries of Elena and Gia Vin & Grill's baker Mayara Palma Martin

Panettone takes an inordinate amount of time to make, but like all good things, time = flavour. Here's how a baker at Elena and Gia does it.

J.P. Karwacki

Montreal's ugly tree should've become an annual Christmas tradition

Forget the Platonic ideal of Christmas symmetry: Montreal should bring back its ugly tree for Christmases moving forward.

J.P. Karwacki

What to watch during the holidays according to Montreal's Cinema du Parc

Asking Montreal's Cinema du Parc for a curated lineup of cinematic escapes beyond the usual holiday fluff.

Benoît Lelièvre @ URBANIA

The Julius Caesar of Café Cléopâtre

Johnny Zoumboulakis has been watching over the Main since 1976.

The Main

The Main's massive Montreal 2024 holiday gift guide

Get 55+ gift ideas from Montreal and Quebec-based businesses in everything from clothing, food, and jewelry to décor, homeware, and self-care products.

J.P. Karwacki

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.

J.P. Karwacki

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.

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