J.P. Karwacki
Montreal, Quebec
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JP Karwacki is the managing editor of The Main. His work has previously appeared in Time Magazine, the Montreal Gazette, Time Out, NUVO, and more.
What hot cocktails tell us about the slow burn of Montreal’s bar scene
Hot cocktails have only begun making their mark on Montreal’s bar scene, revealing both a growing appetite and an uphill battle for the city's cocktail culture.
Marci is a study in hybrid pizza & Italian-American Rat Pack-era aesthetics
Run by audiophile restaurant vets, inspired by a Vegas trip, and slinging pies riffing on New York, New Haven, and New Jersey styles.
The panettone diaries of Elena and Gia Vin & Grill's baker Mayara Palma Martin
Panettone takes an inordinate amount of time to make, but like all good things, time = flavour. Here's how a baker at Elena and Gia does it.
Montreal's ugly tree should've become an annual Christmas tradition
Forget the Platonic ideal of Christmas symmetry: Montreal should bring back its ugly tree for Christmases moving forward.
What to watch during the holidays according to Montreal's Cinema du Parc
Asking Montreal's Cinema du Parc for a curated lineup of cinematic escapes beyond the usual holiday fluff.
Friendsmas do's and don'ts with Montreal's hospitality experts
Good party planning is a skill: Here's a guide to planning the perfect Friendsmas holiday party, from locals who know the ins and outs of hospitality.
On the factory floor with Montreal farm-to-garment designer Milo & Dexter
How the Montreal brand Milo & Dexter is weaving Canadian wool, heritage, and innovation into the fabric of modern fashion.
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The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [December 2024]
These are the 36 best new restaurants in Montreal, from a raw bar and playful fine dining project to a Mexican-Japanese supper club and new Mediterranean-Middle Eastern project.