In an extremely scientific experiment with one Italian-Canadian judge on a live television show, my goal was to see once and for all if gluten free pasta is as good as regular wheat pasta. The Taste Test I made two versions of three kinds of pasta: the three bowls in front are … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Pasta Blind Taste Test: Wheat Pasta vs. Quinoa Pasta vs. Rice Pasta
Local and Delicious Holiday Gifts for Foodies in Montreal
Want to gift something local and delicious this holiday season? Fortunately, Montreal has an awesome artisanal scene of jams, chocolates and other sweets – and "a ring to rule them all...and in the sweetness bind them"? (Aka an online boutique that sells all local foodie … [Read more...] about Local and Delicious Holiday Gifts for Foodies in Montreal
Wine Recommendations for the Holidays: Top Picks From the Salon de Quilles, Raspipav and La Grande Dégustation
November is wine month in Montreal, which comes at the perfect time to help you select some delicious (and maybe organic, biodynamic and natural) wines and alcohols to drink and gift over the holiday season. I drank my way through the most natural, biodynamic, organic and high … [Read more...] about Wine Recommendations for the Holidays: Top Picks From the Salon de Quilles, Raspipav and La Grande Dégustation
Jellyfish Crudo Charbon: Delicious Ceviche and Cauliflower and a Natural-Leaning Wine List
Jellyfish is one of those places that will sink or swim (no pun intended) depending on whether or not it can build and maintain a loyal following. Once the novelty of being the new restaurant in Montreal's Old Port wears off, it's the experience that will bring people back. Most … [Read more...] about Jellyfish Crudo Charbon: Delicious Ceviche and Cauliflower and a Natural-Leaning Wine List
“Casual Upscale,” “Fine Dining” and other Silly Types of Restaurants
It all started when I couldn't figure out what to call LOV. When the original location of the vegan restaurant opened in Montreal's Old Port, it was so sleek and delicious that I ignored the downscale vegan burger and poutine on the menu and focused on the exquisite roasted … [Read more...] about “Casual Upscale,” “Fine Dining” and other Silly Types of Restaurants
Inspiration and Bacheoffe: Alsatian Meat and Vegetable Stew
I don't eat a lot of pork or beef, which is why it's a bit strange that a conversation with a recently arrived Alsatian in Montreal inspired me to both buy a Le Creuset casserole (second hand...I don't have that kind of cash) and scour recipe books to get to the heart (pun … [Read more...] about Inspiration and Bacheoffe: Alsatian Meat and Vegetable Stew
Jatoba: The Downtown Pan-Asian Restaurant A Few Years Later
Did you notice that Montreal only has one restaurant on the Top 10 of enRoute Magazine's Canada's Best New Restaurants list this year? It was a slow year for la belle province in general. Though Quebec City did take home the #1 spot, there weren't many other strong … [Read more...] about Jatoba: The Downtown Pan-Asian Restaurant A Few Years Later
Delivery, Press Coverage and Free Food
We all love free food, right? That's why I'm amazed that so few Feed Me users are entering our monthly $50 gift certificate draw. We have users in India, Australia, Japan, Canada, the US, Turkey, France, Belgium and Brazil to name a few, yet we haven't had to send any long … [Read more...] about Delivery, Press Coverage and Free Food
The Best Restaurants of MTL à Table 2017, November 2-16
It's time for MTL à Table – two weeks in fall when restaurants offer $21, $31 and $41 table d'hôte dinners and $15 brunch deals. If you're a frugal foodie, it's an opportunity to snag a fine dining table at a reduced price (without reduced quality). But it's not just for super … [Read more...] about The Best Restaurants of MTL à Table 2017, November 2-16
Review: L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon at the Montreal Casino
At @joelrobuchonmtl Even the display in front of the bar is a work of art. Hand glued Chile flakes on thyme branches + marzipan maple leaves. Here’s a peak inside. #foodart #sugarsculpting #robuchon #finedining #michelin #michelinstar #cheflife #playwithyourfood A post shared by … [Read more...] about Review: L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon at the Montreal Casino