I Really Like Mike Lowery’s Doodles
I discovered Mike Lowery through his Scotland sketchbook and quickly fell in love with his funny drawings, travel sketches and wonderfully weird ideas.
Top Stories
The latest story from each Tony Medeiros publication.
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.
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.
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.
I Really Like Mike Lowery’s Doodles
I discovered Mike Lowery through his Scotland sketchbook and quickly fell in love with his funny drawings, travel sketches and wonderfully weird ideas.
Superman Turns 85: Why the Fleischer Cartoons Still Amaze Fans Today
Superman’s Fleischer cartoons are 85 years old, but their incredible animation, Art Deco Metropolis and timeless sense of adventure still make them worth watching today.
Is Apple Pulling a Fast One With the New iPhone Duo?
Apple's new iPhone Duo starts at $2,999 in Canada. Is it really one phone, or are we paying for two devices cleverly folded into one?
You’re Buying the Audiobook. But You’re Really Buying the Voice.
An audiobook can be a 20-hour commitment, so the person telling the story matters. From narrator fandom to 750,000 titles and the arrival of AI voices, the audiobook has become much more than a book…
Can You Name Rainbow’s Bass Player Who Never Played Live?
Ritchie Blackmore recorded bass on five Rainbow tracks but never performed those bass parts live. Here's the strange story behind the recordings.
Grubbits
The latest stories from Grubbits.
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.
Trix Is Pulling a Magic Trick on Us
Trix has changed its shapes, colors and ingredients over the years, but General Mills has kept the brand familiar enough to make consumers feel like they're still eating the same cereal.
You Wouldn’t Want to Take This Woman Out to Dinner
Leah Shutkever has turned competitive eating into a career, holding 42 Guinness World Records and reclaiming the fastest burrito record in just 30.75 seconds.
The TV Dinner Was Never Just Dinner
The TV dinner was more than a frozen meal. Swanson connected convenience food to television, the Space Age and a changing American lifestyle, creating a food icon that still lives in pop culture.
MTLRestoRap
The latest stories from MTLRestoRap.
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.
Bossa Is Coming to the West Island
Bossa is coming to the West Island this October, bringing its popular Italian sandwiches to a new location on Sources Boulevard in Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
Uber Eats: The Necessary Evil of the Restaurant Business
Uber Eats has become part of the restaurant business, connecting restaurants with customers who want convenience. But there is a price for that convenience, and both sides have to decide whether the relationship is worth…
The Food Court Isn’t What It Used to Be. And That’s the Point.
Montreal's food courts are changing from quick-bite stops into dining destinations, with shopping centres investing in choice, comfort and restaurant concepts.
Why Opening a Restaurant in Montreal Might Be Insanity
Opening a restaurant in Montreal can look like an accident waiting to happen. We look at the costs, risks, failures and the people who keep doing it anyway.