Before Aix Cuisine du Terroir closed down (and turned into a Japanese-ish restaurant with a relatively decent sake list for Montreal), I went there several times. I usually very much enjoyed it, and once was floored by the more enormous piece of lamb I'd ever seen brought to a … [Read more...] about Verses Restaurant and the Terrasse Nelligan
Restaurant Reviews
Kaizen’s Gluten-free Organic Prix Fixe Lunch
The offending organic microgreens salad with quinoa-spelt croutons When groupon first came out you could get incredible deals on restaurants that you otherwise couldn't or wouldn't spend money on or go out of your way to try. Now, years later, the restaurant deals seem to be … [Read more...] about Kaizen’s Gluten-free Organic Prix Fixe Lunch
Marmite Su’l Feu: Reunion Island Fare at the Atwater Market
You can get more than (albeit delicious) pork buns, lobster rolls, charcuteries, and underwhelming rotisserie chicken and paella at the Atwater Market this year. Crudessence moved in with its smoothies and raw food wraps and cheesecakes, along with a sausage kiosque from La … [Read more...] about Marmite Su’l Feu: Reunion Island Fare at the Atwater Market
Restaurant Mais: Mexican-inspired fare in the Mile End
Conveniently located in Mile End where everyone wants a fairly priced meal in a relaxed but sleekly-decorated location, Restaurant Mais has its vintage and cocktail-loving clientele cornered. The spot is tiny, doesn't take reservations, and has an open kitchen. Hipster-friendly? … [Read more...] about Restaurant Mais: Mexican-inspired fare in the Mile End
Hungry? One More Day to Check out the “Salon J’ai Faim”
Homemade marshmallows, yuzu soda, private chefs, gluten-free, dairy-free dream-worthy chocolate cherry-vanilla frosted cupcakes, buttery, glutenous cupcakes, mixed spiced nuts, duck and rabbit rillettes, $32 green apple-balsamic vinegar, seaweed fertilizer and worm castings for … [Read more...] about Hungry? One More Day to Check out the “Salon J’ai Faim”
Walls of Watermelon, Aisles of Potatoes, Bushels of Chili Peppers and a Lifetime Supply of Mangoes in Lima, Peru
I've been putting off writing this, because every time I look at the photos of this market in the north part of the city of Lima I want to cry. Editing them was very difficult for me. I see mangoes and I can taste their juices. I see heaping piles of dark purple yams and I … [Read more...] about Walls of Watermelon, Aisles of Potatoes, Bushels of Chili Peppers and a Lifetime Supply of Mangoes in Lima, Peru
Natto and Lime-Sauced Sole Sashimi at Izakaya Restaurant, Lima, Peru
I don't think I've ever seen sashimi served with a lime dipping sauce before in North America. In Lima, though, this is a non-spicy variation of tiradito, which is essentially ceviche smothered in a lime-based puréed chili pepper sauce. In this Izakaya restaurant (small plates, … [Read more...] about Natto and Lime-Sauced Sole Sashimi at Izakaya Restaurant, Lima, Peru
Interview with Chef Henry of El Almazen Organic Restaurant in Lima, Peru
Almazen is the only organic vegetarian restaurant in Lima, Peru. It's been open for four years, and is run by Henry Vera and his wife, Mariella Matos. But it's really a 30-year old project in the making. Henry is the kind of chef that leaves his kitchen to walk individual diners … [Read more...] about Interview with Chef Henry of El Almazen Organic Restaurant in Lima, Peru
Curich Cremolada in Lima, Peru
I hung out with a friend down by the Malecon in Lima one day. That's the seaside boardwalk overlooking the Pacific. It felt a lot like being in Montreal, but with a dramatic ocean view. Okay, so maybe it felt more like being in St. John's, NL, but, you know, hot... Hot enough … [Read more...] about Curich Cremolada in Lima, Peru
La Canta Rana
I get a little upset at bad ceviche for a few reasons: 1. It's dangerous. Under-cooked or under-marinated fish causes anything from indigestion to...well, worse. 2. It's so simple. It's an art to do really, really well. But if the fish is fresh and you don't add a bunch of extra … [Read more...] about La Canta Rana