This week in Montreal: Spring weather, a new sandwich shop, Baby Reindeer and more.

What's up, Montreal? Ilana from the MTL blog is here! 👋

Welcome to the first edition of a new weekly series we're about to start. Published every Monday,
This week in Montreal(TWIM) will be a hub of the most important things you need to know to survive the next seven days. Hold on, I think that's about all I can do for you, so let me try again… TWIM serves as your hub for everything you need. crushing next seven days. Well, that's better. We're learning as we go here, okay?

We have weather, top news, restaurant recommendations, job postings and more. will be.

The layout and categories may change as I experiment in the coming weeks, but I hope you'll join me on this journey as we dig each week for the best and brightest gems Montreal has to offer.

THINGS TO KNOW

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IT'S TERRACE SEASON, baby!
Although each district has different rules, Monday marks the first official day that businesses in Plateau-Mont-Royal can open their terraces. Keep an eye out for outdoor tables and overhead awnings as the city's restaurants and bar terraces open up over the next few weeks, depending on the weather.

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NEW HUB BREAKS THE ICE
The Habs play their final games of the season on Monday and Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Despite finishing in last place in the Atlantic Division, with no shot at the playoffs, there's something exciting to look forward to: Lane Hutson is expected to make his NHL debut. Habs Eyes on the Prize calls it “the most anticipated Montreal Canadiens debut since Cole Caulfield.”

🌟 APPEARANCE OF FAMOUS STARS
If you're star-gazing (the human kind, that is), you don't need to go to Hollywood. On the heels of Blake Lively's visit last month, actor and comedian Eric Wareheim is hosting in Montreal, and he's been sharing his food diaries on social media as he travels around the city. More rap music than comedy? Nicki Minaj will take the Bell Center stage on Wednesday as part of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.

The weather

Despite the Weather Network saying almost every province could see snow this week, Montrealers seem to be holding out. Ugh! 😅 Daytime highs for the week will drop to 14 degrees on Thursday and zero degrees on Tuesday night and Saturday night. On the bright side, we shouldn't see sub-zero temperatures.

☀️ Wednesday might be the best day to hang out outside if you're looking for some fresh sunshine.

☔ Bring an umbrella on Thursday and Friday.

💨 Breathe easy! Air quality is currently at the second level of “low risk”.

You can find the full 7-day forecast on Environment Canada's website. Forecasts change frequently.

STAFF SELECTIONS

🍽️ WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK

Bella Sandwicheria

“Bossa has done it again, but this time with his newest sandwich spot, Bella. Located on Le Cathcart in Montreal, Bella Sandwicheria is already taking the city's food scene by storm with its new Italian-inspired sandwiches. For first-timers, the Carolina. Made with truffle and mushroom, fennel salami, truffled pecorino, arugula and fresh lemon vinaigrette , roasted eggplant, smoked caciocavallo and Teresa's famous tomato sauce, but could I eat her sauce for the rest of my life?
— Mike Chaar, MTL Blog, Assistant Editor

Super quality

“At Le Super Qualité in La Petite-Patrie, you can expect to be seated quickly even when there's a line (and it's often because it's so popular). This place offers shared South Indian dishes like dosa and thali plates. Their homemade lime soda. It's a crunchy counter to spicy food. This restaurant's focus is on delicious food and quick service.
— Sophia Misenheimer, MTL Blog, Associate Editor

👀 WHAT TO SEE

Baby Deer (Netflix)

“I watched all seven episodes of this limited series in one day. To be fair, they're about 30-40 minutes each, but I would have done the same if they were longer. Based on the play of the same name, and a true story,
Deer baby About the addictive relationship between a struggling comedian and his female stalker. Comparison with Phoebe Waller-Bridge Eagle,This show pulls it off in every direction, combining true-crime suspense with powerful, dramatic moments — and believe it or not, there are plenty of laughs along the way. Be warned that the series explores difficult and potentially inflammatory subject matter such as harassment and sexual assault. However, I was impressed by the show's ability to handle very complex topics with subtlety and nuance.” — Ilana Belfer, MTL Blog, Senior Writer (that's me, in case you forgot)

🎲 WHAT TO DO

• 💸 Playing Bingo: Want to take a break from bars and win money instead of spending it? Why not try your luck at Café Le Cheval's bingo night with prizes ranging from $50 to $300? Saturday, April 20 at Le Cheval Cafe. $36.60.— IB
• 🪩 Spring evening dance: The event description reads: “Put on your revealing dress and imitate your favorite magical girls.” “We're about to pull out our weed and spread some white magic on the dance floor. Four hours of alt-pop and girl-pop, the best hippie, magical, spring vibes! The mood is a 70s chick with daisies in our hair.” Bring the moves, they bring tunes from artists including Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey and Fleetwood Mac. Saturday, April 20, Turbo Haüs. $20.25. — IB
• 🎧 Buy the vinyl: Record Store Day is coming up this weekend, which means local record stores will have exclusive releases from bands like The Tragically Hip and Sum 41. Saturday, April 20, Turbo Haüs.— S.M
• 🌇 Watch the sunset: If you had space fever after the eclipse, you wouldn't be alone. Although not quite the same, Montreal's sunset can serve as a close second. At golden hour, get comfortable at your favorite vantage point and watch the sunset. The sun sets at 19:41 on Monday, and then increases by one minute each day, meaning it sets at 19:48 on Sunday. Vas the mood rises. Free.— MC

WORK ATTENTION

A Canada Post van in Montreal.Menierd | Dreamstime

Canada Post is looking to hire 170 on-call letter carriers in the Montreal area – no French required. You will be paid $22.68 an hour to sort and prepare a day's mail, then load your Canada Post vehicle and make the delivery. Please note that you will need a valid Class 5 or G driving license with at least three years of safe driving experience. Apply by April 30.

APPLY HERE

ICYMI: Last week's highlight

McGill University tops Ivy League schools in new global rankings

McGill University in the spring.Derek Robbins | Dreamstime

Watch out, Harvard! This year's Quacquarelli Symonds Global Report Card shows that McGill University has moved up in the World University Rankings by subject.

READ FULL STORY HERE

QUESTION QUESTION

A small majority of you voted that Montreal should not become its own sovereign city-state. If you want to know why people vote, Go to X (formerly Twitter) to read the responses.

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