Aix Cuisine du Terroir 711, Côte de la Place d'Armes Montreal, QC ●●●●●●●●●☺○ 9 1/2 out of 10 Regional Some nights are just wonderful. The whole meal is an experience. The atmosphere is good, the service is flawless, and even if it weren't so, this would be forgiven by the … [Read more...] about Aix Cuisine du Terroir
Wild Mushroom Risotto (Balls) with Black Truffle Oil
This is pure comfort food. I admit I shy away from (or cheat at) risotto because of the time of stirring involved. I also more often have basmati or brown rice sitting around, neither of which are the perfect arborio rice required for traditional risotto, but it's Christmas, and … [Read more...] about Wild Mushroom Risotto (Balls) with Black Truffle Oil
The Sky fell back up (I destroyed a milk chocolate mocha mousse)
Back to Alice Medrich's "Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts". Oh Alice, I'm not happy with you right now. I'm not happy with me, sure, but I'm not happy with you. Your bittersweet chocolate truffle mousse recipe is sublime - manageable and delicious. but your white … [Read more...] about The Sky fell back up (I destroyed a milk chocolate mocha mousse)
Osaka
Bistro Japonais Fuirusato (formerly Osaka) 2137 rue de Bleury Montreal, QC ●●●●●●●☺○○○ 7 1/2 out of 10 Japanese Note: This restaurant has been renamed, and has not been reviewed since re-opening. The chef and staff have remained the same, and apparently so has the menu. After … [Read more...] about Osaka
Zembaba: The Emperor’s New Food
Montrealers can't seem to grasp that Torontonians could have it better than them. Heck, we've got a mountain. Earth to Montreal, it's a hill... Geographical limitations aside, Toronto wins hands down in terms of Ethiopian food. Sure, there are a couple decent places in Montreal … [Read more...] about Zembaba: The Emperor’s New Food
The St. Lawrence Sushi Battle!!!
The St. Lawrence Market Sushi Battle! 92 Front Street East Toronto, ON ● ●●●●●●● ☺○○ ●●●●●●○○○○ 81/2/10 6/10 Dominic's Fish Market vs. Quik Sushi The appeal of a farmer's market is usually that the … [Read more...] about The St. Lawrence Sushi Battle!!!
Siddhartha – Little India
Siddhartha 1450 Gerrard Street EastToronto, ON ●●●●○○○○○○4/10 The smell of curry engulfs the area of Gerrard Street East called Little India. Set adrift amid the smells of cumin and mustardseed, cardamom and mango powder I floated into Siddharta's All-You-Can-Eat Dinner … [Read more...] about Siddhartha – Little India
Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar
Update 2013: The Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar is re-opening! i'm not sure if it'll be in the same place, but expect a locavore menu (food and wine), great ambiance, and some killer fries, hopefully still served in a cone. Update 2011: This restaurant no longer exists!!! Well, … [Read more...] about Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar
Da Gianni e Maria
Da Gianni e Maria796 St. Clair Avenue West ●●●●●●●●●○9/10 Italian at its bestWhen you walk into an Italian restaurant for the first time, do you ever get the feeling you've done this before? The same Italian Café CD is playing in the background, the pasta is from a box and the … [Read more...] about Da Gianni e Maria
Camros Organic Eatery – Is Vegan a Culture?
Camros Organic Eatery 25 Hayden Street, Toronto, ON ●●●●●●●●○○ 8/10 Persian Located one block south of Bloor, east of Yonge Street, is a cosy Persian-inspired eatery. Providing respite from the traffic and culinary congestion of Yonge Street, Camros … [Read more...] about Camros Organic Eatery – Is Vegan a Culture?