Ikanos is launching its summer menu to coincide with the opening of its terrasse. Here's what you need to know: 1. The terrasse is petite in the cozy kind of way. 2. The terrasse is in shade in the afternoon/evening, so you won't burn. 3. McGill turns into a wind tunnel some … [Read more...] about Ikanos Greek Restaurant Launches Summer Terrasse and Late Night Menu in Old Montreal
Restaurant Reviews
Açai Bowls and Gluten Free Tacos in South Beach, Miami
Is it crazy that I'm a gluten free, dairy free food blogger and I'd never had an açai bowl until a month ago in Miami? That's the bottom left picture. It's a bowl of high antioxidant, tart frozen açai fruit blended with sweet, flavour-masking banana and then poured over chopped … [Read more...] about Açai Bowls and Gluten Free Tacos in South Beach, Miami
Eating Healthy in Toronto and Why you Shouldn’t Live on Papaya Alone
Should I change that title? The sentence structure is tricky because you might think I mean that you shouldn't eat nothing but papaya if you're in a relationship or don't have a roommate. But if I say that you shouldn't live on papaya and I leave off the "alone," then you might … [Read more...] about Eating Healthy in Toronto and Why you Shouldn’t Live on Papaya Alone
Byblos: An Eastern Mediterranean Feast in Toronto Worth the Money
Lentils are having a heyday. Is it because 2016 is the International Year of Pulses (so says the UN). Is it Ottolenghi? Has the London-based restaurateur, cookbook author and Guardian contributor inspired this high-end restauraurant in Toronto? Whatever the reason, it's very … [Read more...] about Byblos: An Eastern Mediterranean Feast in Toronto Worth the Money
Sushi Ya: My Favourite Japanese/Sushi Restaurant is About to Close
When I heard the news that Sushi Ya was going to close on May 15, 2016, I was devastated. I'd been keeping the amazing subterranean sushi bar under the radar, not wanting the critics to find it and spread how amazing it is to the masses. But now that I've heard it's going to … [Read more...] about Sushi Ya: My Favourite Japanese/Sushi Restaurant is About to Close
The Montreal Gluten Free Pastry Throwdown: Le Marquis vs. L’Artisan Délices San Gluten
This Montreal gluten free bakery throwdown is a bit like the Bible. Or at least that part at the beginning with all the begat-ing. Adam begat so-and-so who begat so-and-so who begat so-and-so. (NB: During fact-checking, I realized that the whole begating thing is pretty … [Read more...] about The Montreal Gluten Free Pastry Throwdown: Le Marquis vs. L’Artisan Délices San Gluten
Le Rouge Gorge: Montreal’s Most Affordable Wine Bar?
Montreal doesn't lack for wine bars, but when you're looking for a (couple) glass(es) of biodynamic, private import, natural, low-yield or organic wine from small-scale wineries, you could be looking at $10-$15 a glass. Pre-tax and pre-tip. At Loïc in St-Henri – a rare exception … [Read more...] about Le Rouge Gorge: Montreal’s Most Affordable Wine Bar?
Chipotle & Jalapeño: 2 for 1 Margaritas and a Killer Lunch Table D’Hôte
There are three things that Montrealers love: 1. Happy Hour 2. Tacos 3. Terrasses Not necessarily in that order. You could also argue that they love tartare, but I feel that's more about nostalgia than dopamine. If you put those three things together, you get Chipotle & … [Read more...] about Chipotle & Jalapeño: 2 for 1 Margaritas and a Killer Lunch Table D’Hôte
Copper Branch: Indulgent Vegetarian Restaurants in Montreal
Copper Branch = Where you eat if you're craving poutine or a burger...and you're gluten free or vegan – because what you're left with when you get rid of the bun, the cheese, the gravy and the burger at a regular snackbar is, essentially, a piece of lettuce. And that's awfully … [Read more...] about Copper Branch: Indulgent Vegetarian Restaurants in Montreal
Valdez Latin Street Food: South and Central American Inspired Small Plates in Downtown Toronto
I've been twice now to Valdez Latin Street Food restaurant in Toronto, and I love it. Because: 1. The menu changes just enough so that each time that I go I can always find new dishes. 2. A lot of the new dishes are variations on a theme, e.g. passionfruit sauce instead of … [Read more...] about Valdez Latin Street Food: South and Central American Inspired Small Plates in Downtown Toronto