If you're American, you might be feeling that bit of rising panic, that comes up your throat like one too many Tequila sours. It's almost the holidays and you know a vegan. Whether it's for American Thanksgiving or you're a keener planning a Christmas party or dinner, vegans … [Read more...] about “Waiter, There’s a Vegan at my Table”: Montreal’s Top Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants and Meals
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Côte-Nord at Montréal en Lumière: Cloudberry Butter, Crowberry Syrup, Balsam Fir Jelly, Rosehip Jam, St-Pancrace Beer and Haskap Berry Juice
This morning I got Tina Tenneriello of Breakfast Television to try jams, jellies, syrups and juices from Quebec's Côte-Nord. Heard of crowberries? Parallèle/51 makes them into a blackcurrant-like syrup. Cloudberries? Mixed with butter for a lightly sweet toast-friendly treat. And … [Read more...] about Côte-Nord at Montréal en Lumière: Cloudberry Butter, Crowberry Syrup, Balsam Fir Jelly, Rosehip Jam, St-Pancrace Beer and Haskap Berry Juice
Le Blumenthal: Go for the Wine List, Stay for the Food
You'll never hear me say, "Boy, we really need more bistros in Montreal." There are already great ones (L'Express), very good ones (Café Cherrier) and scores of mediocre ones. But when I heard Le Balmoral in the Place des Festivals, smack in the middle of the high-tourist area … [Read more...] about Le Blumenthal: Go for the Wine List, Stay for the Food