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Cups of (Industrial Chic) Indulgence

August 26, 2010 – 2:36 pm | 2 Comments

There is something irresistible about a beautifully designed coffee shop. And Balzac’s Coffee in Toronto’s Distillery District is just such a place. Located in an antiquated warehouse, the ambience exudes an industrial-chic meets French bistro …

Putain Poutine! Smoke’s Poutinerie

July 12, 2010 – 2:54 pm | No Comment

Nothing says Canada like some greasy potatoes rendered almost unrecognizable by a good helping of gravy and some gooey bits masquerading as cheese. Of course I’m talking about poutine.
Ontario is now home to heaps of …

To Good Health: Gesundheit!

June 29, 2010 – 2:18 pm | No Comment

If you like wine but not the hangover, then you will love what the Niagara Juice Company now has to offer. Coming to you in bright, bursting bottles denoting the flavor within is a new …

Wine to Inspire

June 21, 2010 – 11:21 pm | One Comment

Located in the heart of Ontario’s wine country, Southbrook Vineyards is pumping out some smashing all-Canadian products. Amidst their array of fabulously fresh wines is their new Poetica limited edition artist wine series that stylishly …

Watch Out Wine

June 17, 2010 – 12:00 pm | No Comment

Last week, I attended the Mondial de la Bière in Montréal. As the largest international beer event in North America, it was full of high-spirited individuals (no pun intended) all enjoying the most innovative flavors …

Montreal’s Macaron Madness

June 7, 2010 – 10:46 am | No Comment

Calling all lovers of those sweet, sophisticated little French pastries – back by popular demand, Boutique Point G in Montreal has announced the return of their ‘macaron glace’, right in time for summer. Just when …

We All Scream for Beer Scream!

May 24, 2010 – 3:26 pm | One Comment

I scream, you scream, we all scream for…Beer Scream? At Toronto-based Beerbistro, ice cream is being turned into something to really scream about.
Specializing in what they call ‘fresh market beer cuisine’, Beerbistro is a …

Let the Gods be Your Guide

May 14, 2010 – 3:35 pm | No Comment

Tired of the same old brews? Looking for something a little more divinely inspired? If you are in a beer rut, Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! (God of the Sky Brewery) can turn your beer blues …

Farm-to-Fork: Murray Street, Ottawa

May 5, 2010 – 2:30 pm | One Comment

Located squarely in Ottawa’s gastro-alley (and conveniently named after it) is Murray Street Restaurant – raising the flag for locavores everywhere. Taking the current ‘farm-to-fork’ philosophy to new heights, Murray Street Restaurant offers a …

Spice Up Your Night: Olives et Épices, Montreal

April 22, 2010 – 7:11 pm | No Comment

Looking for rare Indonesian spice blends? How about obscure herbs from Africa, or a plethora of hard to find chilies from Mexico? Well, if you’re in Montreal, you’re in luck. Here, lies Olives et Épices: …