This morning on Breakfast Television in Montreal I actually made it through a taste test (well, almost) of six stellar sakes now available in Montreal! Did I even breathe? (See above.) I also talked about why the Montreal sake scene has recently boomed (shout-out to Viet … [Read more...] about Where to Drink Sake in Montreal (and why right now’s the best time to do it)
Archives for January 2019
Dry Ciders and More Canadian Bubbles
I recently posted an article about sparkling wines made in Canada, but much more acknowledged is the cider-making industry, at least in Quebec, Ontario and BC. Generally, these are on the sweet side compared with French ciders. The non-sparkling ones have a much smaller … [Read more...] about Dry Ciders and More Canadian Bubbles
What’s in a Name? On Shakespeare, Trademarks and (Re-)Naming an App
Am I really going to start a blog post by butchering a quote from Romeo and Juliet? Am I going to insist that an app by any other name would smell as sweet? Yes, I am, because 1) My team and I renamed our app and 2) who doesn’t like roses? Well, at least the ones grown locally in … [Read more...] about What’s in a Name? On Shakespeare, Trademarks and (Re-)Naming an App
“I Love Montreal, But…” (Adventures in Three Toronto’s Food Destinations: Markets, Sushi and Gluten Free Baked Goods)
…there are great reasons to leave the city I call home, from the cold winters to the eternal construction – but most importantly, the food. Not that the food is bad here, but there's literally a world of flavours out there to discover and by which to be inspired. This fall, I … [Read more...] about “I Love Montreal, But…” (Adventures in Three Toronto’s Food Destinations: Markets, Sushi and Gluten Free Baked Goods)
How to Make Vegan Sushi at Home: Jackfruit and Avocado Maki
People often ask me where I go for sushi in Montreal. Most of the time, I don't. The variety and often the quality of fish just isn't that good. I refuse to eat farmed Atlantic salmon unless the farms are closed containers and the restaurant can tell me about the sustainability … [Read more...] about How to Make Vegan Sushi at Home: Jackfruit and Avocado Maki
My Best Meals of 2018 (and Restaurants to Try in 2019)
My year in Montreal restaurants started with a short list: Mon Lapin and Pastel. But as the year went on, it turned into a lengthy one, and I'm afraid I haven't quite caught up yet. Which is fine, because that's what 2019 is for. Why try to overstuff restaurants into 12 … [Read more...] about My Best Meals of 2018 (and Restaurants to Try in 2019)