Word of the Week: Chatfishing
Chatfishing is the use of AI to write romantic messages on dating apps, sometimes making someone seem more charming or attentive than they really are.
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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.
Pizza-Ghetti: Quebec’s Two-Carb Wonder and Where to Find It in Montreal
Pizza-ghetti is Quebec’s pizza-and-pasta favorite. Explore its origins, ingredients and four Montreal restaurants serving this comfort-food classic.
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
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Word of the Week: Chatfishing
Chatfishing is the use of AI to write romantic messages on dating apps, sometimes making someone seem more charming or attentive than they really are.
Angine de Poitrine Costumes Pulled After Legal Notice: Is Halloween Getting Too Serious?
Angine de Poitrine-inspired Halloween costumes were pulled from Party Expert stores after a reported legal threat. Here's why the controversy raises questions about copyright, fan culture and letting people have a little Halloween fun.
Tiny Little Office: Free Online Office Tools Without an Account
Tiny Little Office offers a minimalist online word processor, spreadsheet, calculator and other tools without an account or subscription. Its URL-based documents make it a handy place to draft blog posts, jot down ideas and…
Arielle Corbeau: The Artist Behind Angine de Poitrine’s Wonderful Weirdness
Meet Arielle Corbeau, the illustrator behind Angine de Poitrine’s polka-dotted pyramids, Vol. II album art and wonderfully strange visual world.
Waldo or Wally? The Mystery Behind the Stripes Turns 40
Waldo or Wally? As the famous striped-shirt wanderer approaches his 40th anniversary in 2027, explore the name mystery and the curious history of his stripes.
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.
Pizza-Ghetti: Quebec’s Two-Carb Wonder and Where to Find It in Montreal
Pizza-ghetti is Quebec’s pizza-and-pasta favorite. Explore its origins, ingredients and four Montreal restaurants serving this comfort-food classic.
Lester’s Deli Is Betting Big on Montreal Smoked Meat in Nevada
Lester’s Deli is betting big on Montreal smoked meat with its first U.S. restaurant in Henderson, Nevada, taking a Montreal classic to a new market.
Café Poente Brings a Taste of Portugal to the Mile End
Café Poente brings Portuguese pastries and coffee to Montreal's Mile End, continuing the baking tradition of the family behind Maça-Roco.
NEW in Quebec: Crumbl Cookies Opens First Store in Brossard
Crumbl Cookies opened its first Quebec location at Quartier DIX30, bringing its oversized cookies and rotating weekly menu to the Montreal area.
Alcatra: The Comfort Food That Brings Us Back to Our Roots
Alcatra, a traditional stew from Portugal's Azores, opens the door to a bigger story about comfort food, family memories and reconnecting with your roots.