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How Montreal falls in and out of love with Brutalist architecture
How Montreal’s unapologetic concrete giants went from symbols of modernist utopia to polarizing relics—and why the city just can’t quit them.
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The Bulletin: A weekend in January that belongs in the summer [Issue #112]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
Pastoral detours: A guide to road-tripping through the Eastern Townships of Quebec
A four-season day trip itinerary to one of Quebec’s most bucolic regions.
A Tour de France stage at Centre du Vélo 82
Sharing an espresso with a pillar of Quebec cycling culture.
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The Bulletin: Dance so hard that your body heat melts the snow [Issue #111]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
Birbante imports the Italian abundance of Milan to Montreal's Mile End
It's all about northern Italian culinary traditions with osteria hospitality here, where the owners of La Panzeria invite diners to enjoy the mischievous charm of “la dolce vita.”
The best events and things to do in Montreal during January
Cold yet vibrant, serene yet bustling, these are the best events and things to do during January in Montreal as temperatures dip well below freezing.
Rôtisserie La Lune is a masterclass in classic Quebecois chicken dinners
Applying the expertise and rigour of the lauded Montreal restaurant Mon Lapin and its team to a classic Quebecois experience: Rotisserie chicken.
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The Bulletin: Remembering the last year & hitting refresh with a new one [Issue #110]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
Your local design re-education starts with these Montreal creatives & artists
Spotlighting 20 Montreal trailblazers reshaping fashion, art, and design with sustainable practices, bold craftsmanship, and boundary-pushing creativity.
The Main's picks for the biggest headlines from Montreal in 2024
From record-breaking weather events to protests and cultural milestones, here’s a look back on some of the biggest stories of 2024.
Détours bucoliques : guide pour un road trip dans les Cantons-de-l’Est du Québec
Un itinéraire pour une escapade d’une journée dans l’une des régions les plus bucoliques du Québec, en toute saison.
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The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [January 2025]
The 37 best new restaurants in Montreal feature all sorts of options, from a rotisserie project and Mediterranean dining to tacos and swanky cafés with snacking.
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The Bulletin: Looking back on 2024 and ahead to gettin' our NYE freak on [Issue #109]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
Looking back on 2024 and forward to 2025 in Montreal's dining scene (plus Michelin Guide hopefuls)
From 2024’s culinary highs to predictions for 2025, here’s what Montreal’s food insiders are saying about the city’s evolving dining scene—and its Michelin hopefuls.