Last week, we visited Fionn MacCool’s to check out their new #GoodFoodPromise. What’s it all about? A step into a new direction dedicated to serving up a combination of locally sourced ingredients by environmentally sustainable means. Beef is supplied by hormone and antibiotic-free Beretta Farms, all seafood is sustainably caught and ocean-wise certified as well…
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SIAL Canada returns on May 2nd to 4th — Discover Food Innovation from over 60 Countries
SIAL Canada is back for a 14th edition in Canada this year on May 2nd to 4th. It will be the largest trade show to learn and discover the latest finds across products, equipment and technology focused all around food innovation. The European Union is amongst the many countries attending SIAL Canada, the EU is…
Exploring Ottawa: A weekend of JUNO festivities with Metro
Taking the time to get to know a new city, I’m all about that! Metro reached out for my interest in attending the JUNO Awards with them earlier this month, and I had to say yes. Just between Toronto and my favourite city, Montreal, I’ve found plenty of reasons to make a stop…
For Middle Eastern Snacks & an All-season Patio? Go to Bar Reyna.
Bar Reyna is the one place you want to be nestled away in regardless of the weather. Located in Yorkville, the one-of-a-kind interior presents each of its own feel on both the main, back patio and top floor. Set in wooden panels throughout the space and exposed bricks throughout the space, there are white accent…
In Pictures: Sushi-Making at Ebisu, Toronto + Get your Free Ramen
Watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi just once did not prepare me for this moment. Be real delicate with the rice, or in my case, the sushi will end up clumped and mushed together with each bite. With the guidance of Chef Tatuka Matsuda at Ebisu, we were each able to take part in forming…
Meet: The Sushi-Burger-Doughnut, “DOSHI”
Previous to my Square Fish experience, I imagined a lot to go wrong with novelty shaped sushi. The rice would fall apart, ingredients would be dry and what is so hard about getting fresh sashimi! But… very wonderfully, there was nothing out of place with these sushi-doughnuts “doshi” and squares “mosiac” – learn…
17 Things to do in Montreal (in 4 Days!)
The desire for a visit to Montreal began in 2013 when I first heard of duck served from a can at Au Pied Du Cochon. The next big ping was discovering the selection of Dieu Du Ciel on tap at (now closed) BarVolo. Arthur surprised me with Montreal as our 1-year trip (the previous…
Delicious Brown Rice Mushroom Pilaf
There are very many types of rice: long, medium and short, each can be used in many different ways, from a savoury pilaf, to a creamy risotto, to a dessert rice pudding!
This week, I had the opportunity to go a different route with rice. I’m very familiar with the good ol’ medium grain white rice, I’ve eaten a bowl for a day for at least 3/4 of my life. My choice between white or brown rice? White, please! I’ve never cooked brown rice for myself and can’t count more than 5 times that I’ve voluntarily eaten it. It may be because of the difference in look, texture and taste, but with a quick search, there’s nothing lose, but all to gain with brown rice!
Down at Piggy’s for Authentic Korean BBQ
I love it all about Korean BBQ: sharing platters of foods, the endless sides of pickled radish and the after-eating smokey stench in my clothes. I haven’t been such a fan of Korean BBQ until I tried Little Piggy’s in Koreatown, but I’ve witnessed an even more grand experience at the Piggy’s Thornhill…
Cadillac Jenkins on Queen West: Carribean-Inspired Eats, Libatons + Music
Queen West is home to a mix of an assortments of eats, drinks and sights. The newest addition is Cadillac Jenkins. The name, homage to the DJ name of owner Tyrone Gayle, Cadillac Jenkins brings about dishes with a Carribean flare, paired with specialty cocktails and good music. The food, we’re talking housemade…
