Word of the Week: Ragebait
What is ragebait? Learn how online content provokes anger to generate clicks, comments and shares, and why ragebait became a defining word of our times.
Top Stories
The latest story from each Tony Medeiros publication.
Everybody Hates Candy Corn. So Who Keeps Buying It?
Candy corn has been hated for generations, yet millions of pounds are sold every year. Here's the strange history behind Halloween's most divisive candy.
The Delivery App Trap: If I Pick Up My Food, What’s In It for Me?
Food delivery is convenient, but if customers order directly and pick up their food, should restaurants give some of the savings back? One Montreal family's weekly pizza tradition makes the case.
Hey! Ho! Let’s Go… Up to the Ninth Floor
A college elevator ride with three punks, Doc Martens, Muzak and a little Blitzkrieg Bop turns into one of Tony's strangest memories.
Sandbox World
The latest stories from Sandbox World.
Word of the Week: Ragebait
What is ragebait? Learn how online content provokes anger to generate clicks, comments and shares, and why ragebait became a defining word of our times.
Street Fight: Mean America and the War on Sesame Street by Michael Davis
Michael Davis's Street Fight explores the corporate battles behind Sesame Street, the show's changing creative direction, and a bigger question: did we carry its lessons about kindness and acceptance into adulthood?
MUTTS Sunday Funnies: Why Patrick McDonnell Belongs Among the Greats
Patrick McDonnell’s new MUTTS Sunday Funnies Volumes 1 and 2 collect his Sunday comic strips from 1994 to 1998 in beautifully presented hardcover editions.
The BBC Withheld Four Star Trek Episodes for 25 Years, and Big Bird Too
The BBC withheld four Star Trek episodes for years and rejected Sesame Street, even as British children watched the surreal favourite The Magic Roundabout.
Unseen Places: The Joy of Discovering Something New by Anna Kodé
Anna Kodé’s Unseen Places explores observation, curiosity and the hidden stories of everyday life, from Italian construction watchers to bonobo apes.
Grubbits
The latest stories from Grubbits.
Everybody Hates Candy Corn. So Who Keeps Buying It?
Candy corn has been hated for generations, yet millions of pounds are sold every year. Here's the strange history behind Halloween's most divisive candy.
Why Does a Wedding Cake Cost $1,000 or More? The Strange History Behind It
Wedding cakes can cost thousands. Explore the strange history of wedding cakes, from purity and royal weddings to television, toppers and cake culture.
Who Invented Mozzarella Sticks? The Surprising History
Mozzarella sticks seem like a modern bar-food invention, but their story stretches from medieval France through Naples and into American restaurants.
The Cheeseburger Was Basically an Accident
The cheeseburger seems simple enough, but its origin story involves a teenage cook, competing claims, a trademark, chocolate experiments and a 2,014-pound burger.
Everyone Suddenly Wants Quebec Maple Syrup
Quebec maple syrup is a global food powerhouse. Here's why demand keeps growing, how the strategic reserve works, and what it means for diners.
MTLRestoRap
The latest stories from MTLRestoRap.
The Delivery App Trap: If I Pick Up My Food, What’s In It for Me?
Food delivery is convenient, but if customers order directly and pick up their food, should restaurants give some of the savings back? One Montreal family's weekly pizza tradition makes the case.
The Smash Burger Took Over. Has It Finally Peaked?
The smash burger became a restaurant phenomenon. Now chefs are exploring thicker burgers, A&W has joined the trend, and Montreal still has plenty of places worth hunting down.
Lord William Pub: A Griffintown Surprise Worth Discovering
Discover Lord William Pub in Griffintown, where historic surroundings, burgers, nachos, fries and a lively pub atmosphere make for a memorable meal.
I Ordered a Canadiano Instead of an Americano. Elbows Up!
I ordered a Canadiano instead of an Americano at a Montreal café. Here's what I thought about the coffee, the name and the Canadian story behind it.
Why Does Your Restaurant Coke Cost $4?
Why does a restaurant Coke cost $4? We look at fountain drinks, restaurant margins, self-serve soda and who really controls the experience.