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The Bulletin: So much to do in one weekend, it'll make your head spin [Issue #157]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
Old Montreal gets an intimate speakeasy for Peruvian dining with the arrival of Mezcla
Chef Marcel Larrea resurrects the restaurant that put him on the map seven years ago, this time hidden inside Capisco with a blind tasting menu and full creative control.
Maguire is what happens when you combine city-based design with accessible luxury
It's a Canadian approach of place-based design that's made this purposeful brand grow (and not have to rely on going viral).
A look back at The Main's first-ever Holiday Market
A look back on our first crack at season's greetings with a special VIP nights and local vendors all weekend long.
You can always rely on this Moroccan-French café
Nili's the opposite of fine dining: a tiny Mile End spot with Moroccan home cooking, twice-a-week prices, and the feeling of a café you can reliably drop into.
A Montreal gift guide for friends and chosen family: Ideas that work for anyone
Handmade ceramics, vintage posters, conversation starters, and other thoughtful picks that work for any occasion.
A Canadian gift guide for him that isn't just flasks and watches
Where to find thoughtful gifts that prioritize quality and craft.
Boots on the ground: Photos from M for Montreal's 20th anniversary
The venues were packed, the energy was electric, and Montreal's music scene showed us why this festival has lasted two decades.
A kids' gift guide for people who refuse to buy more plastic garbage
Montreal's best toys, clothing, and experiences for kids, all designed to engage curiosity and maybe—just maybe—outlast the landfill.
Ruby Foo's was an absolute legend of a Chinese restaurant
From its 1945 opening to a 1984 closure and its present-day hotel, the Décarie Boulevard institution was where Montreal went to see and be seen.
A Canadian gift guide for her: Treat someone who deserves something extra
Thoughtful gifts that go beyond candles and spa sets.
Give the gift of Montreal’s best restaurants this holiday season
Experiencing a great meal can stick with you longer than anything that comes wrapped.
Ivy Studio is shaping Montreal's visual identity from the inside out
Always in collaboration with local craftspeople, this nimble design firm creates immersive commercial spaces designed for that ineffable 'wow' factor.
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The Bulletin: Going all-in for the holidays [Issue #156]
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
We're launching The Main's first annual Holiday Market
Craft over chaos: Shop for the holidays with handpicked Montreal makers in one slick Griffintown space this November.
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The Best New Cafés in Montreal [November 2025]
Specialty roasters, cultural hybrids, gym counters, and metaphysical shops: Here are the 26 best new cafés in Montreal.
