Seat yourself at any diner in Montreal, and chances are this is what the placemat in front of you will read—a cheery invitation to the world of poutine and steamés. This chorus of greeting is also emblematic of the dynamic that makes this city so interesting. Montreal’s historic “two solitudes” are just two parts of the city’s ever expanding spectrum of city-dwellers. Diners, known in Quebec as casse-croutes, are a quintessentially North-American institution. However, their informality, low prices and long business hours invite hungry people from all walks of life, making them a site of cultural exchange. Bienvenue/Welcome wants to explore the individuals, objects and places that make up Montreal and invites all those who encounter it to explore it as well.

How should we celebrate?

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Look familiar? That’s right– KIOSK making a sweet backdrop for her paparazzi inspired photo shoot!
And what’s more, she’s a designer as well. Check out her jewish rosaries ‚they’re pretty,  even if you’re not jewish!