The opening of Kub Khao Thai Eatery in Scarborough is a game changer. Before this, good Thai food used to be something we had to schlep to the downtown core for, all while suffering through interminably long subway rides, incessant track work delays or slow-moving streetcars. But not anymore! Now we get to contend with … Continue reading Toronto Eats: Kub Khao
The light at Kadbanu, an Iranian café and kitchen on Dundas West, is a dream. By the time we finished our meal--lovely, hearty stews with some sharp pickles--I was determined that my own kitchen would need to have white and blue tiles. I really can't get over how bright and fresh the space was. If you're in the … Continue reading Late lunch at Kadbanu
With a scenic view of Lake Ontario, fun outdoor art installations and quirky decor, Drake Devonshire Inn has the look and feel of a modern country house. It's hip, it's stylish and the food is as cozy and hearty as Prince Edward County itself.
Eaten back in August for a bridesmaid dinner: Tomato gazpacho, salmon with pickled green strawberries, beef cheeks ravioli, lamb with mint purée, and an assortment of sorbets (rhubarb, peach, strawberry and blueberry), finishing with some petits fours and marshmallows. If all dinners could be at Les 400 Coups...! Les 400 Coups Restaurant 400 Notre-Dame Est, Montreal … Continue reading Montreal: Les 400 Coups Restaurant
Another great Mile-End bakery and cafe in Montreal. The breads are not as varied as at Boulangerie Guillaume, but the open space and good coffee makes it a nice stop for a croissant break. As it turns out, owner and baker Jeffrey Finkelstein's breads can also be found in notable Montreal restaurants such as Joe … Continue reading Montreal: Boulangerie Hof Kelsten
A few years ago I had the pleasure of eating Filipino food for the first time at Diona Joyce's Kanto by Tita Flips, one of the many bright food stalls at Market 707 on Dundas and Bathurst streets. If like me you haven't had a lot of experience with Filipino food, I couldn't recommend a better person to … Continue reading Ihaw-Ihaw at Kanto by Tita Flips
If you ever find yourself in the Montreal neighbourhood of Mile End do yourself a favour and make your way to Boulangerie Guillaume for a truly spectacular display of bread and baked goods. It's our little Charlie and the Chocolate Factory of French bread and pastries. Leo and I try to go there each time … Continue reading Montreal: Boulangerie Guillaume
A small, but irresistible coffee shop hidden on Rue Saint-Pierre in Old Montreal. We popped in on a Saturday afternoon, needing a bit of a cool down, and ordered a cappuccino and iced tea to go. Flyjin Coffee Suite 102, 417 Rue Saint Pierre, Montreal | Website
Kem CoBa is an artisanal ice-cream shop in the ever so hip neighbourhood of Mile End, Montreal. It's next to Fairmount Bagel, a great tactical move on the owners' part, and serves up a wide range of flavours from around the world with a slight bent towards Southeast Asia. Between my three friends and I, … Continue reading Montreal: Kem CoBa
I had Uncle Tetsu’s cheesecake! And it was good. The secret is to line up at eight in the morning. EIGHT IN THE MORNING. Even then, my friend only waited a mere 45 minutes -- as opposed to the minimum two hours. So there you go, that was a pro-tip for your next attempt at … Continue reading Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake
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