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      Food & Drink

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      A (mostly) spoken history of Pasta Casareccia and 40 years of feeding NDG
      Tom Zalatnai

      A (mostly) Spoken History of Pasta Casareccia and 40 Years of Feeding NDG

      How a kid who swore he'd never run the family business ended up exactly in the institution where he belongs.

      Montreal gets its first German beer hall in 30 years with Wünderbar
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal Gets Its First German Beer Hall in 30 Years with Wünderbar

      The 3,500-square-foot beer hall on Plaza Saint-Hubert serves Bavarian drinking traditions with liter steins of German imports along long communal tables.

      Brocard proves traditional Syrian food can feel brand new
      J.P. Karwacki

      Brocard Proves Traditional Syrian Food Can Feel Brand New

      A young team, an open kitchen, and recipes passed down through generations: Meet Talal Sabbagh's new spot on Saint-Laurent.

      How Monkland Tavern shaped Montreal's restaurant scene over 30 years
      J.P. Karwacki

      How Monkland Tavern Shaped Montreal's Restaurant Scene Over 30 Years

      The NDG institution and best-kept industry secret that helped launch some of Montreal's best chefs.

      Boulangerie Marguerita has been baking bread the same way for over a century
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Boulangerie Marguerita Has Been Baking Bread the Same Way for Over a Century

      The Little Italy bakery that could: Still hand-rolling loaves in its original 1910 brick oven, still telling real estate speculators it's not for sale, just for bread.

      Taking over Icehouse means inheriting a decade of expectations
      J.P. Karwacki

      Taking Over Icehouse Means Inheriting a Decade of Expectations

      Preserving the Plateau's Tex-Mex institution means proving yourself every single night.

      Bar Minou is the kind of place you want to spend all night in
      J.P. Karwacki

      Bar Minou is the Kind of Place You Want to Spend All Night in

      No reservations, only walk-ins, a wall of natty wines, taxes and tips included, and a barstool for an anchor.

      Chez Greenberg: The honest Mile End deli that smoked salmon 'n' knishes built
      J.P. Karwacki

      Chez Greenberg: The Honest Mile End Deli That Smoked Salmon 'n' Knishes Built

      Jake Greenberg turned a pandemic side hustle into a Jewish deli centred on house-smoked fish, knishes, and a neighbourhood his family's been serving for generations.

      How Nora Gray spun its spicy pepperoncini and focaccia into a Miss Vickie's chip
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      How Nora Gray Spun Its Spicy Pepperoncini and Focaccia into a Miss Vickie's Chip

      First, a chip company came calling. Then came a year-long R&D process involving professional tasters and corporate NDAs.

      One of Montreal's few female brewers runs the show at 4 Origines
      Annisa Burgos

      One of Montreal's Few Female Brewers Runs the Show at 4 Origines

      Sydnee Wilson hauls grain, checks temperatures, and navigates the demanding physical reality of an industry that has largely forgotten its female origins.

      Bottomless Pete Reviews: Bona Fide
      Bottomless Pete

      Bottomless Pete Reviews: Bona Fide

      Good faith, mixed results.

      Elena fed rock stars pizza for four years—now Griffintown gets a slice of that pie
      J.P. Karwacki

      Elena Fed Rock Stars Pizza for Four Years—now Griffintown Gets a Slice of That Pie

      After spending summers perfecting a New York-style pizza recipe for festivals' backstages, the Elena team is opening a corner slice shop in Griffintown.

      A (mostly) spoken history of Mano Cornuto, Griffintown's unexpected Italian institution
      J.P. Karwacki

      A (mostly) Spoken History of Mano Cornuto, Griffintown's Unexpected Italian Institution

      Four strangers, Italian-Canadian roots, a once-risky Griffintown corner, and building a busy corner through a pandemic, as told by Tyler Maher

      How to grow gourmet mushrooms with Full Pin's hybrid Hochelaga laboratory-farm
      J.P. Karwacki

      How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms with Full Pin's Hybrid Hochelaga Laboratory-farm

      Two former engineers custom-built sterilizers, coded their own automation software, and now supply 700 pounds of fungi weekly to Montreal's top kitchens—all within a 10-kilometer radius.

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

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

      189
      A (mostly) spoken history of Pasta Casareccia and 40 years of feeding NDG
      Tom Zalatnai

      A (mostly) Spoken History of Pasta Casareccia and 40 Years of Feeding NDG

      How a kid who swore he'd never run the family business ended up exactly in the institution where he belongs.

      Montreal gets its first German beer hall in 30 years with Wünderbar
      J.P. Karwacki

      Montreal Gets Its First German Beer Hall in 30 Years with Wünderbar

      The 3,500-square-foot beer hall on Plaza Saint-Hubert serves Bavarian drinking traditions with liter steins of German imports along long communal tables.

      Brocard proves traditional Syrian food can feel brand new
      J.P. Karwacki

      Brocard Proves Traditional Syrian Food Can Feel Brand New

      A young team, an open kitchen, and recipes passed down through generations: Meet Talal Sabbagh's new spot on Saint-Laurent.

      How Monkland Tavern shaped Montreal's restaurant scene over 30 years
      J.P. Karwacki

      How Monkland Tavern Shaped Montreal's Restaurant Scene Over 30 Years

      The NDG institution and best-kept industry secret that helped launch some of Montreal's best chefs.

      Boulangerie Marguerita has been baking bread the same way for over a century
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      Boulangerie Marguerita Has Been Baking Bread the Same Way for Over a Century

      The Little Italy bakery that could: Still hand-rolling loaves in its original 1910 brick oven, still telling real estate speculators it's not for sale, just for bread.

      Taking over Icehouse means inheriting a decade of expectations
      J.P. Karwacki

      Taking Over Icehouse Means Inheriting a Decade of Expectations

      Preserving the Plateau's Tex-Mex institution means proving yourself every single night.

      Bar Minou is the kind of place you want to spend all night in
      J.P. Karwacki

      Bar Minou is the Kind of Place You Want to Spend All Night in

      No reservations, only walk-ins, a wall of natty wines, taxes and tips included, and a barstool for an anchor.

      Chez Greenberg: The honest Mile End deli that smoked salmon 'n' knishes built
      J.P. Karwacki

      Chez Greenberg: The Honest Mile End Deli That Smoked Salmon 'n' Knishes Built

      Jake Greenberg turned a pandemic side hustle into a Jewish deli centred on house-smoked fish, knishes, and a neighbourhood his family's been serving for generations.

      How Nora Gray spun its spicy pepperoncini and focaccia into a Miss Vickie's chip
      Ivy Lerner-Frank

      How Nora Gray Spun Its Spicy Pepperoncini and Focaccia into a Miss Vickie's Chip

      First, a chip company came calling. Then came a year-long R&D process involving professional tasters and corporate NDAs.

      One of Montreal's few female brewers runs the show at 4 Origines
      Annisa Burgos

      One of Montreal's Few Female Brewers Runs the Show at 4 Origines

      Sydnee Wilson hauls grain, checks temperatures, and navigates the demanding physical reality of an industry that has largely forgotten its female origins.

      Bottomless Pete Reviews: Bona Fide
      Bottomless Pete

      Bottomless Pete Reviews: Bona Fide

      Good faith, mixed results.

      Elena fed rock stars pizza for four years—now Griffintown gets a slice of that pie
      J.P. Karwacki

      Elena Fed Rock Stars Pizza for Four Years—now Griffintown Gets a Slice of That Pie

      After spending summers perfecting a New York-style pizza recipe for festivals' backstages, the Elena team is opening a corner slice shop in Griffintown.

      A (mostly) spoken history of Mano Cornuto, Griffintown's unexpected Italian institution
      J.P. Karwacki

      A (mostly) Spoken History of Mano Cornuto, Griffintown's Unexpected Italian Institution

      Four strangers, Italian-Canadian roots, a once-risky Griffintown corner, and building a busy corner through a pandemic, as told by Tyler Maher

      How to grow gourmet mushrooms with Full Pin's hybrid Hochelaga laboratory-farm
      J.P. Karwacki

      How to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms with Full Pin's Hybrid Hochelaga Laboratory-farm

      Two former engineers custom-built sterilizers, coded their own automation software, and now supply 700 pounds of fungi weekly to Montreal's top kitchens—all within a 10-kilometer radius.

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

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