Montreal's cocktail week is finally upon us. Until May 20th, you can get discounted cocktails at a ton of places in the city. Download your free online passport on the Cocktail Invasion website and hit the bars.* And if you read my descriptions of the special cocktails at Huis … [Read more...] about And They’re Off! The First Day of Cocktail Invasion 2018 in Montreal and the Lucky Lucano from Bar George
The Petit Zé Cocktail at Le Royal for Cocktail Invasion 2018
Have you heard of Bar Le Royal? It's the cocktail speakeasy behind Rouge-Gorge in the Plateau. Personally, I rarely step past the beautiful natural wines on offer in the front half of the place, but I'd make an exception for Cocktail Invasion, the week when you can faire le tour … [Read more...] about The Petit Zé Cocktail at Le Royal for Cocktail Invasion 2018
Caramel Banana Pudding Cake (Vegan and Gluten Free)
This banana caramel pudding cake is about 10 times more delicious than it looks. I usually don't make these for breakfast (why not?), so the lighting is generally bad, especially when I make it in my Le Creuset (it still gives me shivers to write that – I feel as though I'm now a … [Read more...] about Caramel Banana Pudding Cake (Vegan and Gluten Free)
The Martisour Cocktail at Huis Clos for Cocktail Invasion 2018
Here's the second recipe from this year's Cocktail Invasion in Montreal (May 14-20, 2018). It comes from mixologists Simon Lepage and JP Gauthier of Huis Clos, a popular cocktail bar in Villeray. The drink is made with white rum, sherry, Porto and citrus, which makes it a … [Read more...] about The Martisour Cocktail at Huis Clos for Cocktail Invasion 2018
An Insider’s Foodie Guide to Tucson, Arizona: Unesco City of Gastronomy
Yesterday my article came out on FineDiningLovers.com about the coolest things to eat and drink in Tucson, Arizona. I spent a month in the city this year, exploring farmer's markets, restaurants, Mezcal and wine bars, sustainable farms, gardens and heritage seed shops. I scaled … [Read more...] about An Insider’s Foodie Guide to Tucson, Arizona: Unesco City of Gastronomy
Cocktail Invasion is Back from May 14-20, 2018 (and a Recipe for a Bee Sting from 132 Bar Vintage)
Montreal's Cocktail Invasion is back for the fifth year. This May 14-20, you can try more than 250 specialty cocktails from more than 30 bars in Montreal and Quebec City (please don't try them all in one week, as that would be very dangerous for your liver). How it Works Get … [Read more...] about Cocktail Invasion is Back from May 14-20, 2018 (and a Recipe for a Bee Sting from 132 Bar Vintage)
Wine Tasting at the DézIPpé Private Import Salon in Montreal
If you're interested in the cool wines you find in restaurants, but can't find at the SAQ or your local liquor store, then it's time to look into private import wine agencies. No, you don't have to be a big spender or a wine snob to buy these wines. And no, you don't need to … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting at the DézIPpé Private Import Salon in Montreal
Roasted Orange and Hazelnut Lentil Salad
Picnic fare? Gourmet vegan fare? Sunday soulfood? Call it what you want, but this recipe for tiny-bit-sweet braised lentils with savoury hazelnut oil is pure deliciousness. No, it's not just for vegans. And the best part is that it's ridiculously easy. No, I lied. The best … [Read more...] about Roasted Orange and Hazelnut Lentil Salad
Spring! A Conversation with the Weather and a Recipe for Orange-Braised Fish Fillets from La Mer
This is the internal conversation I've been having with the weather lately: Me: "Why is it still so cold here in Montreal? I just got back from Tucson and you weren't cold there. It feels very unfair." Weather: "You chose to live in Montreal." Me: "Are you telling me I … [Read more...] about Spring! A Conversation with the Weather and a Recipe for Orange-Braised Fish Fillets from La Mer
Vegan Appetizers: Crunchy Spiced Tofu, Cucumber and Olives Canapés
I know, this sounds weird, but by baking the spiced tofu, it ends up crunchy – kind of like a thick chip – and it offsets the juicy cucumber and salty olive pieces. The best part is that non-vegans won't easily be able to tell that it's tofu, because it doesn't … [Read more...] about Vegan Appetizers: Crunchy Spiced Tofu, Cucumber and Olives Canapés