For the first in a long time, I traveled to New York City with no reservations (yes, that is indeed a reference to Anthony Bourdain). It was a spontaneous, long-weekend trip and I didn’t take the time to make any reservations at any restaurant. Although I wouldn’t get to eat at some of the more …

Next Monday, April 8th, I’ll be in Toronto to attend the 7th edition of Terroir Hospitality Industry Symposium. This not-for-profit committee of industry professionals put on an “annual symposium that is about education, networking, sharing collective resources and building a community that helps to strengthen the industry.” With this year’s impressive line-up of Canadian chefs as …

I’m happy to announce that I’ve been asked by Vacay.ca to be part of the judging process to elect the 2013 Top 50 Restaurants in Canada. I remember reading Vacay’s first ever annual list last year and thinking that it was one of the lists that made the most sense to me so I am …

It’s sugar shack season again in Quebec, one of my favourite times of the year, when indulging in everything maple is enthusiastically encouraged. I am not originally from Quebec but I am fiercely proud of my adopted province’s sweet heritage and will happily partake in anything maple anytime. Last year I managed to make it …

I know quite a few people who were more than a little disappointed to see Jolifou restaurant close a few months ago. Those same people will be happy to know that chef David Ferguson is now at the helm of a brand new,  28-seat restaurant on Beaubien street east, in the Petite Patrie neighbourhood of …