Tony Medeiros

Writer Publisher Storyteller

My Sites

Collage of stickers and illustrations representing Sandbox World

Sandbox World

Sandbox World is Tony’s long-running home for pop culture, entertainment, nostalgia and curiosity. Movies, television, comics, music, books, toys and the odd cultural rabbit hole all have a place here. It’s about the things we grew up with, the things we still love, and the unexpected connections that make looking back so much fun.

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Overhead view of a meal shared around a table representing MtlRestoRap

MtlRestoRap

MtlRestoRap takes a hungry look at Montreal’s restaurant scene, from neighbourhood favourites to places worth discovering. Reviews, food, restaurants and the stories behind them come together with a simple idea: good food is only part of the experience. The people, the places and the memories around the table matter too.

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Woman holding a slice of watermelon representing Grubbits

Grubbits

Grubbits is where food gets a little weird, curious and unexpected. It looks at dishes, ingredients, food history, entertainment and the strange connections that turn an ordinary bite into a story. Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes nostalgic, and sometimes you have no idea where the rabbit hole is going until you’re already halfway down it.

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Stories From Tony

Tony reading a dictionary at the beach

Oka Beach and the Great Clam Curveball

A childhood day at Oka Beach turns into a family memory involving the Montreal Expos, a dictionary, one clam and a very unlucky cousin.

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Tony and the Great Antonio childhood memory

The Biggest Man in My Childhood

A childhood memory of Rosemont, the Great Antonio and the neighbourhood characters who became part of growing up.

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Tony with his bicycle

The Freedom My Bicycle Gave Me

A look back at bicycles, childhood adventures and the feeling of freedom that came with being able to ride anywhere.

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Stories are more than words on a page. They are doorways into other worlds, mirrors that help us see ourselves, and companions that stay with us long after the final page. Every story has the power to transport us, to change us, and to remind us that we are never alone.

THE PERSON BEHIND THE SITES

About Tony

Tony Medeiros is a writer and publisher based in Montreal. He is the creator and publisher of Sandbox World, MtlRestoRap and Grubbits, three independent sites covering culture, restaurants, food, entertainment and the curious connections between them.

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