Blackstrap BBQ: Montreal’s First Authentic Southern Barbecue
Lately, barbecue places are popping up around Montreal more an more. This does not strike me as a surprising trend, so allow me to explain briefly. Food media has been glorifying food for years. The...
View ArticleClassic Potato Latkes: Don’t Mess with Tradition
Hanukkah is here! It’s time to cook and eat potato latkes, one of my favorite things at this time of the year. This is the type of recipe where the classic, bubbie-style latke holds true, meaning,...
View ArticleMontreal’s 1st Poutine Week and Giveaway!
Part of the reason why I created this blog and why I truly enjoy interacting with my readers is to inform them of great places to eat. Food is engrained in our city and makes our joie de vivre...
View ArticleRecipe: Cacio e Pepe (a recipe of 1′s)
Cacio e pepe is one of the simplest Italian dishes, and also happens to be my absolute favorite. It’s warm, comforting, cheesy, peppery, salty, and buttery. What could make any dish better than that?...
View ArticleMontreal Highlights Festival at Buonanotte with Chef Peter McAndrews
Each year, The Montreal Highlights Festival brings together locals and tourists where the attractions feature mostly arts and entertainment shows. For us foodies, the part I along with many others,...
View ArticleUnrest in the Restaurant Scene: The Blogger View
Last week, Lesley Chesterman, the fine dining critic for the Gazette, wrote probably one of the most interesting articles I’ve ever read from her: Unrest in the Restaurant Scene. I believe; however,...
View ArticleRoyal Canadian Monday at Pastaga
Martin Juneau is one of Montreal’s most popular chefs. After winning The Golden Plates award in 2011 (best chef in Canada…no big deal), his profile grew and him, along with his food quickly became...
View ArticleDinner at Barbounya: New Turkish Restaurant on Laurier
It’s exciting when a new restaurant opens! There’s always some early buzz followed by, most likely, an opening dinner (like this one!), and usually afterwards, questions about how the restaurant is or...
View ArticleDe la rue aux étoiles 2013 – From the Street to the Stars 2013
Every year, I’m unable to do it. The timing isn’t right, or generally, life gets in the way. This year, I’m in and I can’t wait! I really enjoy community events in Montreal. Oysterfest was a blast,...
View ArticleLe Vin Papillon: The Wine Bar You’ve Been Looking For
“I’ve got new place opening up soon.” “Where?” “Right there. I want a place where I can walk over, drink good wine, eat well, and not care about reservations.” “Sounds awesome. I’ll definitely be...
View ArticleHof Kelsten: Bread at its Finest
Do you like bread? Who doesn’t. There’s nothing like the sound of perfect crust crackling, or the aroma emanating from the soft center. When you’re holding bread, GOOD bread, you observe, listen,...
View ArticleFood Guy Montreal’s Best Bites of 2013
2013 is in the books. I ate a lot. I found this year’s cuisine to be less formal than usual. The casual eats shined while a couple big dishes left me wanting more. A balance of flavors, textures, and...
View ArticleDinner at Home: Lime-Creole Shrimp with Quinoa
I love cooking. If you’ve been following me on Instagram over the last year or so, you may have noticed a few more home-cooked meals than before. That’s because I recently moved into a condo where one...
View ArticleBrunching at Maison Publique
It’s Saturday morning. After a relatively tame night, in my groggy state, I’ve got one thing on my mind: where am I going to eat this late morning/early afternoon. Do I want breakfast? There’s plenty...
View ArticleLe Sieur D’Iberville: Chicken and Gravy All Over
L’avenue du Mont-Royal. So many great places to eat. On one end, dine at Le Filet, grab some Venezuelan food from Bocadillos, feast on some of the city’s best croissants at Kouign Amann, slurp on...
View ArticleRecipe: Squash and Potato Knishes – The Little Potato Company
Boiled, mashed, fried, baked, or braised, potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables around. Whether drenching them in rich holiday gravy, mixing it with crispy bacon bits and chives, or just...
View ArticleHappening Gourmand: 8th Edition (sponsored)
Happening Gourmand is in it’s 8th year. I was one of the many bloggers who attended a dinner, at Verses in particular, to taste what was being offered. I was also one of the few who hosted the event,...
View ArticleSatay Brothers: A St.-Henri Favourite
For a few short months, the outdoor “food-court” section in the Atwater Market attracts many hungry people for lunch, an early dinner, or a delicious snack or two. There’s so much variety, it can be a...
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