It's rare that you get an invite to a multi-course course, fusion, chef-inspired dinner at a friend's house. Or maybe I need some new friends? Either way, when an old acquaintance from university reached out and offered to make me a gluten-free, dairy-free feast, how could I say … [Read more...] about Dinner at Bob’s
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
Slow-Cooker Lamb Neck Tagine with Chickpeas and Cinnamon
If you think lamb is too expensive, this is the recipe for you. Whereas a leg of lamb will usually cost you ~$30-$40, a deboned lamb shoulder costs maybe $15, and cheaper still is the lamb neck. Yes, there's more fat, and a lot of it is bones, but they're easy to pick out, add a … [Read more...] about Slow-Cooker Lamb Neck Tagine with Chickpeas and Cinnamon
Cocktails Invade Montreal From May 10-16 With Competitions and Discount Drinks
You'll be sipping your way through Montreal this Spring at the third annual cocktail week, taking place from May 10th to 16th. This year's Invasion Cocktail is back and is featuring even more partner bars and restaurants. Here's the breakdown by the numbers: $20 = The cost of … [Read more...] about Cocktails Invade Montreal From May 10-16 With Competitions and Discount Drinks
Cider-Braised Turkey Thigh and why the Oven is Better than a Slow Cooker
How could anything be better than the fix-it-and-forget-it mentality of slow cookers and their resulting fork tender meat? you ask. Excellent question. In a slow cooker, the skin (if you use it) ends up flimsy and gelatinous, even if you sear it beforehand. The only work around … [Read more...] about Cider-Braised Turkey Thigh and why the Oven is Better than a Slow Cooker
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
Masters Sunday Masterpieces and What to Cook for a Potluck
My dad has an annual tradition of inviting all of his golf friends and their partners over to watch the last day of the Masters, the annual golf tournament that ends with someone wearing a green jacket. It's the only time of the year my dad orders catering – he usually gets a … [Read more...] about Masters Sunday Masterpieces and What to Cook for a Potluck
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