A Montreal take on a Scottish tavern, famed chefs jump back into action with a new project, a fresh Italian hangout in Westmount, and more.
The best things to do in Montreal during December fill the calendar with ballet, punk rock, immersive art, and more than enough holiday spirit.
The tinsel-drenched holiday pop-up returns with floor-to-ceiling decor, seasonal cocktails, Christmas Karaoke, and collectible glassware.
The Nutcracker, drone shows, live music, a skating rink, and creative workshops—it’s all happening at this shopping, dining & entertainment destination.
The festival has been turning Montreal's restless creative energy into international careers for 20 years, and it's nowhere near slowing down.
For decades, Sabor Latino's been the gravitational centre for Montreal's Latino communities.
Nearly 40 years after his landmark book helped designate The Main as a heritage site, Edward Hillel returns with a layered portrait of memory, time, and urban change.
The Bulletin is a collection of what's happened, what’s happening, and what’s to come in and around Montreal.
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.
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 on our first crack at season's greetings with a special VIP nights and local vendors all weekend long.
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.
Handmade ceramics, vintage posters, conversation starters, and other thoughtful picks that work for any occasion.
Where to find thoughtful gifts that prioritize quality and craft.
Montreal's best toys, clothing, and experiences for kids, all designed to engage curiosity and maybe—just maybe—outlast the landfill.
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.
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