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.

James Kerr / Scorpion Dagger's favourite things in Montreal

Tastemakers

James Kerr / Scorpion Dagger's favourite things in Montreal

The Montreal-based artist known as Scorpion Dagger on things to love and change about the city, fond memories, the importance of walking, and getting mugged for $4 one time.

Paparmane: Dreamy tea time is served by Montreal brunch royalty

Food & Drink

Paparmane: Dreamy tea time is served by Montreal brunch royalty

Here's the tea: The minds behind brunch destinations Régine Café and Janine Café turn their attention to English tea room services twisted in their own Montreal image.

Kwizinn: New Horizons in Caribbean Cuisine for Mike Lafaille

Food & Drink

Kwizinn: New Horizons in Caribbean Cuisine for Mike Lafaille

Haitian-Montrealer chef Mike Lafaille on his new restaurant address for Kwizinn in the old quarter, transforming Caribbean cuisine, and local obsessions.

Manoir Blackswan's Emmanuel Hébert: The international antique and art hustler straight outta Montreal

Tastemakers Beyond Montreal

Manoir Blackswan's Emmanuel Hébert: The international antique and art hustler straight outta Montreal

An antique dealer, builder, artist, designer, entrepreneur, high school dropout and a self-described lover of life—and the 6,500-square-foot hybrid residence-showroom he calls home.

Badin: The cocktail-forward listening lounge built for aurality and intimacy in Little Burgundy

Food & Drink

Badin: The cocktail-forward listening lounge built for aurality and intimacy in Little Burgundy

The cocktail-forward listening lounge below Little Burgundy's HENI is an unreal gem for audophile lushes.

La Gargamelle: Reveling in food and drink at an Old Montreal reverse speakeasy

Food & Drink

La Gargamelle: Reveling in food and drink at an Old Montreal reverse speakeasy

The Montreal cocktail scene player Tittle Tattle now finds itself with a gastronomic side that showcases it's chef's flavour play.

Club St-Denis 257SE: A rare look inside one of Montreal's historic private clubs

Arts & Culture

Club St-Denis 257SE: A rare look inside one of Montreal's historic private clubs

Founded in 1874, Club St-Denis had long been the preferred meeting place for French-speaking business and political elite—now it's been reopened with an eye to new generations of membership.

The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [April 2024]

Food & Drink

The Best New Restaurants in Montreal [April 2024]

These are the 27 best new restaurants in Montreal, from casual hangs to pristine and high-class joints.