Update: this restuarant is now closed Da Gianni e Maria Trattoria 796 St. Clair Avenue West Toronto, ON ●●●●●●●●☺○○ 8 1/2 out of 10 Italian A lot of things have changed along the uprooted sidewalks of St. Clair West. For years the neighbourhood wasted away while pedestrians … [Read more...] about Da Gianni e Maria, March 2010
To market, to market…
I wimped out. I wish I had a backbone. I went to St. Lawrence Market in Toronto and did a ton of shopping today. 4 kinds of dijon. Should definitely last more than a month this time. 8 Jerusalem artichokes, 8 duck legs, thyme, organic grapes, a cup of large black Italian olives … [Read more...] about To market, to market…
Alex’s Kitchenware Supply
Alex's Kitchenware Supply 160 Baldwin Street Kensington Market Toronto, ON It all started when my brother over-slept. I had gone on a mission to stock his kitchen. He doesn't cook a whole lot, it's true, but there are some things that everyone definitely needs. Knives. He had … [Read more...] about Alex’s Kitchenware Supply
Oyster Boy
Oyster Boy 872 Queen West Toronto, ON ●●●●●●●●●○ 9 out of 10 (for the oysters) ●●●●●●●○○○ 7 out of 10 (for cooked food) Oysters, just oysters These are good oysters...I didn't want to look at the price, but these were very, very good oysters. American Blue Point and Kumamoto, … [Read more...] about Oyster Boy
Nunu Ethiopian Fusion
Nunu Ethiopian Fusion 1178 Queen Street West Toronto, ON ●●●●●●○○○○ 6 out of 10 This place was voted Toronto's Best Date Restaurant 2009 by NOW Magazine. Having been there, I'd be inclined to say no to a proposed date here... Reasons to go to this restaurant (Note: these only … [Read more...] about Nunu Ethiopian Fusion
Distribution Alimentaire Aubut
Distribution Alimentaire aubut 3975, rue Saint-Ambroise Montreal, QC This place makes me uneasy. It’s a big warehouse, open to the public, but mostly serving restaurants, caterers and other food service industry people. For the most part things come in bulk, like the huge … [Read more...] about Distribution Alimentaire Aubut
Rendering Duck Fat
I knew it would happen. I forgot the duck fat. It’s sitting in my freezer in Montreal and I am sitting on a train. Looks like I’ll be rendering some duck fat in Toronto. Fortunately there’s a meat place in St. Lawrence Market that specializes in wild game, and they seem to be the … [Read more...] about Rendering Duck Fat
From Montreal With Love: A Gourmet Toronto Homecoming
I'm going back to Toronto today! And of course, I have grand eating plans. To give you an idea what I'll be writing about for the next while, here's a list of the places I want to review. There's a running theme of what restaurants and neighbourhoods have changed, what food … [Read more...] about From Montreal With Love: A Gourmet Toronto Homecoming
From Montreal With Love: A Gourmet Toronto Homecoming
Today I embark on a new adventure. I'm headed back to Toronto after an almost two-year absence. To mark the return I'm bring 4 cups of duck fat and a bottle of Été Indien port-like Quebec dessert wine. The plan is to make one glorious meal combining Quebec products and recipes … [Read more...] about From Montreal With Love: A Gourmet Toronto Homecoming
Pakerna
Pekarna 2313 Rue Sainte Catherine Ouest Montreal, QC ●●●●●●●●○○ 8 out of 10 I swear I will eat more salad... It was brought to my attention that in my great Montreal Desserts adventure, I had overlooked a Slovenian shop just up the road from my house. I don't know how I missed … [Read more...] about Pakerna