JP Karwacki

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Location
Montreal, Quebec
School
McGill University, Concordia University
Expertise
Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Culture, History
  • JP is the Editor of Time Out Montreal.
  • He's previously written for food, lifestyle, and culture publications like NUVO Magazine, TIME Magazine, and Eater, as well as print outlets like the National Post and the Montreal Gazette.
  • He's spent 15 years in kitchens and bars as a cook, bartender, commis, bar-back, dishwasher, bus boy, and as a recurring eater and drinker.

Experience

JP Karwacki has been the editor of Time Out Montreal since 2019 and his work in the fields of food, drink, lifestyle, and culture has appeared in publications such as Time Magazine, NUVO Magazine, the National Post, and many more. Having called his city home for over a decade and a half, his focus is on spreading the good word about the amazing things to eat, drink and do in Montreal when he isn't doing deep dives into eating and drinking culture around the world. One half raconteur and the other flâneur, when he wasn't working on the frontlines of Montreal's restaurants and bars, he spent his time thinking about, reading about and writing about the city's restaurants and bars. He's also a strong proponent of all things cultural, having owned and operated one of his city's oldest bookstores for several years.

Education

Having completed a Bachelor's Degree with a double major in English Literature and Creative Writing, JP Karwacki has honed his craft to the point of developing his own career in journalism without going to school for it. By completing a Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning as a secondary school English teacher, he has a developed understanding of the nature of instruction — that means writing and teaching recipes, too.

Mashed Editorial Policies

Mashed’s industry-leading coverage is created by qualified and experienced writers, and is reviewed and fact-checked by our editorial team to ensure everything is accurate and timely. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to inform and engage our readers, telling them things they need to know, things they want to know, and things they didn't know they wanted to know about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, whether that’s the news of the day or a new original recipe you can try making at home. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our editorial team constantly reviews and updates articles as necessary. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

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