Blue Mountain Village, located approximately two hours northwest of Toronto, is known primarily as Ontario’s top ski destination resort, however, it has plenty to offer during the green season as well. And although the area is perfectly suited for a fun family vacation, Blue Mountain also has definite appeal if you are in the mood […]
There’s been a lot of debate about whether young children belong in certain restaurants. One place in the US even went as far as banning all kids under the age of six. To me, it’s all about how well-exposed a child is to such settings, ranging from behaviour to food. The last thing you want […]
The space formerly known as Dynasty Chinese Cuisine has once again opened up, and this time, it spills not only to the upstairs patio, but the sidewalk as well. This wonderful new space is La Société Bistro, a French-inspired bistro/brasserie brought to you by so-called “nightclub king,” Charles Khabouth, known for such places as the […]
Yonge Street, between Gerard and Dundas, is getting a makeover, according to a Toronto Star article. The area is to get widened sidewalks and encourages new businesses such as cafes, retailers and so forth. Sounds like a good idea, but I think it needs to be expanded. The area south of Bloor to Gerard needs […]
Trattoria Mercatto held an invite-only “Taste-maker’s Party” at their new space at the Toronto Eaton Centre Monday evening. In addition to having the chance to mingle with the restaurant’s executive chef, Rob Rossi (of Top Chef Canada), guests were treated to delicious foods from their menu (which is slightly different from the other restaurants, boasting […]
Sarabeth’s Central Park South is one of my new New York eatery discoveries. Part of the multi-location Sarabeth’s Kitchen, which first opened in the early 1980s, the restaurant offers delicious modern cuisine for breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch, tea and dinner. Steak frites At my recent visit, I ordered from their prix fixe menu. It’s $35 […]
In the last piece we covered a few of Ottawa’s great shopping spots to check out when in town. We looked at the high end, the vintage and the up and coming. Now it’s time for the food, Ottawa has a little a bit of anything and everything so immediately you know there are options. […]
At Porchetta & Co., you only have two choices: A slow-roast pork sandwich or a slow-roast pork plate (called the Porchetta Sandwich and Porchetta Plate, respectively). There are, however, many different sauces and accompaniments to choose from. From cheeses to mushrooms to braised rapini, these can be used as toppings (sauces and toppings range between $0.25 […]
When people my age think of the Arcadian Court at The Bay’s Queen Street store in Toronto, they think prom. Throughout the 1990s, that was one of THE VENUES to hold high school formals. Its art deco architecture certainly gives it a more formal experience and feel than a banquet hall. This was a few years before old […]
Meghna Lamore The Corner Bistro is a New York City institution. Nestled cozily on the corner of West 4th and Jane, just steps off of 8th Avenue, it’s a small, dingy and rather ramshackle place. It’s quite easy for a passer-by’s eye to slip right over the thin neon sign, and for his feet to […]
