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J.P. Karwacki

Dobe & Andy wants to change how you think about dining in Chinatown

After four decades of tradition, Montreal's own Hong Kong-style diner is betting that better hospitality can help revive the neighbourhood.

J.P. Karwacki

Miette Sandwicherie does everything the hard way—and that's the point

The process can be a time suck at Thea Bryson's Saint-Henri sandwich shop, but that's the point—her bakery's slow-craft approach gets applied to grab-and-go food, and it gets results.

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Ramen Ramen Fes returns for a two-week citywide noodle crawl

The fourth edition of Montreal's annual ramen festival lets you eat and vote your way through special bowls from October 13 to 26, 2025.

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The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [October 2025]

New slice shops with serious pedigree, Italian brasserie polish, Syrian home cooking, hand-rolled sushi cones, and more.

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The Best New Bars in Montreal [October 2025]

A Caribbean restobar, a fridge-door chapel bar in Old Montreal, and an owl-inspired cocktail lounge on Mont-Royal—just a few of the 11 best new bars in Montreal right now.

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North America's 50 Best Restaurants proves Montreal is a world-class dining capital

Quebec chefs cleaned up at the inaugural awards.

J.P. Karwacki

An exclusive look at David McMillan and Derek Dammann's upcoming West Island restaurant Grille-Nature

The former Joe Beef co-owner and ex-Maison Publique chef plan to debut a place in Dollard-des-Ormeaux that can “feed everyone (with) true hospitality” in November 2025.

Emilie Madeleine

A chef's perspective: How pop-ups are keeping Montreal's food scene alive

Rent's wild, opening a restaurant feels like a gamble—but it's one-night-only dinners where new chefs test ideas without going broke.

Ivy Lerner-Frank

Elevating Mexican traditions with the 'fonda fina' Bar Luz

Bar Luz offers an intimate and elevated expression of Mexico's traditional eateries with hand-pressed tortillas and dishes inspired by one chef's matriarchs.

J.P. Karwacki

The Best New Cafés in Montreal [September 2025]

Montreal’s new wave of cafés is here—these 28 spots are bold, creative, and built for more than just caffeine.

Alexa Toguri-Laurin

New takes on Chinese tea culture from a roaming all-female teahouse

Thé Jinjin blends traditional Chinese tea culture with the culinary and food science backgrounds of its founder Wenhui Zhang.

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This is what a burger says about a restaurant

Burger Week 2025 entries that flex, tell stories about staff meals and family memories, and announce the revival of a beloved local project.

J.P. Karwacki

Laurent Dagenais builds the restaurant he always wanted

Limousine in Saint-Lambert shows how the Montreal chef's approach to French classics translates from social media to the table.

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Coco Disco Club wants to be your neighbourhood everything spot

The Duluth restaurant aims to fill the third place gap with everything from morning coffees and dinners to late-night cocktails.

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A Montreal smoked meat deli with Texan inspirations

At Aylwin Deli, Montreal’s most sacred sandwich gets a smoky twist as brisket traditions meet barbecue technique.