Another transfer from Midnight Poutine, this article pre-dates my gluten-intolerance. But I'm still right about the winner of the bagel throwdown. Feel free, however, to disagree. THE CRITERIA: Freshness, Sweetness, Texture, Crust, Size, Overall Bagel Experience The … [Read more...] about Montreal Bagel Throwdown: Fairmount vs. St-Viateur
Best of Montreal: Poutine!
I wrote this two years ago for Midnight Poutine, a local blog about everything gooey and delicious in Montreal. I'm now gluten- and lactose-intolerant, and it's mighty hard to find a poutine fit for my wheat-free, dairy-free stomach, but back in the day I knew my St-Hubert … [Read more...] about Best of Montreal: Poutine!
Thanksgiving in Boston: What gourmet chefs make for the holiday
I went to Boston a month ago to find out about natural wine, amazing oysters, and also what some of the city's top chefs do for American Thanksgiving. Canadian Thanksgiving has come and gone, but there American holiday gives us northerners more to thankful for (and a second kick … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving in Boston: What gourmet chefs make for the holiday
Best of Montreal: Desserts!
In a city full of incredible bakers and sweets, I went looking for the personal touch, the nicest atmosphere, and perfect pieces of confectionery bliss. THE CRITERIA: I'm not talking about pastries and other sweet things that are acceptable to eat for breakfast or brunch, like … [Read more...] about Best of Montreal: Desserts!
Cafe Falco: Zen in the Mile End (and Japanese Onigiri Rice Balls)
Which is more important—the zen or the onigiri rice balls—I don't know. Here's what I do know: Le Café Falco is tucked into the big warehouse district east of St-Laurent, where Mile End hipsters used to never think to wander, at least not without a map. But this cafe, next to a … [Read more...] about Cafe Falco: Zen in the Mile End (and Japanese Onigiri Rice Balls)
Montreal’s Best 5 a 7 Happy Hours
It's starting to feel like that time of year when it's real nice to curl up in a warm bar/pub/restaurant with a glass/bottle/snack of something of warm and delicious. The problem is deciding where to go and having the pocketbook for it. That's why these carefully-chosen … [Read more...] about Montreal’s Best 5 a 7 Happy Hours
Best New Restaurants in Canada: Four Montreal Restaurants Make the Cut
Blackstrap BBQ—one of four best new restaurants in Canada located in Montreal (photo by Tara Hunt/flickr). Sharp for Men just released their Best New Restaurants in Canada 2013 list, and four Montreal restaurants nabbed a spot on the list. They are: Maison … [Read more...] about Best New Restaurants in Canada: Four Montreal Restaurants Make the Cut
Montreal Vegan Throwndown: Aux Vivres vs. Crudessence
Montreal Vegan Throwdown: Aux Vivres | Crudessence 7 out of 10 | 8 out of 10 THE CRITERIA: flavour, vegan innovation, and price THE CATEGORIES: Best burger, best wrap, best juice/smoothie, best service, best dessert I know this is maybe not a fair comparison, since Aux Vivres … [Read more...] about Montreal Vegan Throwndown: Aux Vivres vs. Crudessence
RASPIPAV and La Grande Degustation Wine Salons in Montreal: Going Greek, local vodka, pure Champagnes, and quality Cali reds
Like Christmas, November's big wine events are over too fast. First, RASPIPAV—the private import wine salon at Marché Bonsecours—played host to every import company in the city. More and more companies are getting on the biodynamic, natural, organic, artisanal wine bandwagon. And … [Read more...] about RASPIPAV and La Grande Degustation Wine Salons in Montreal: Going Greek, local vodka, pure Champagnes, and quality Cali reds
Sweet & Spicy Carrot and Cabbage Slaw
I saw this recipe on Vietworldkitchen and then I started craving some heat. I have all this amazing hot sauce in my fridge—homemade, fermented, sweet and spicy—and it needed a creative outlet. I also love sauerkraut. It would be an unhealthy obsession except that it's oh-so-good … [Read more...] about Sweet & Spicy Carrot and Cabbage Slaw