Yearly Archives: 2019

5
Apr
posted in : Curaçao, TRAVELS

There are many enchanted places on the small island of Curaçao but none as magical as Playa Piskado. The small beach is not Curaçao’s prettiest stretch of white sand and turquoise waters. It might even look ordinary at first glance but it’s far from that. It’s the only beach on the island where you are guaranteed to see …

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13
Mar

I can’t believe that SAISONS is three and a half years old already! Where does the time go? If you still haven’t heard of SAISONS, it’s the other food-related project that takes up quite a few hours of my time every season. SAISONS is a collection of curated gatherings staged in unique surroundings and headlining Montreal-based chefs working with …

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8
Mar

A version of this article was first written for Tourisme Montréal Spring is around the corner and that means maple season is upon us! If you’re in Quebec, that means that it’s time to head to a cabane à sucre or sugar shack to enjoy some maple delights. These are traditionally held in the country side …

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1
Mar

Why is Tahitian vanilla the best in the world and how is it produced? I was recently in French Polynesia where vanilla is used liberally in everything from desserts and cocktails to savoury dishes and room fresheners. Even though the temptation to sit around and stare at the incredible blue water was very strong, I …

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7
Feb
posted in : MONTREAL, brunch

Dinette Triple Crown is one of the best restaurants in Montreal and one of my personal favourites. I wrote about it when they first opened in 2012. Back then, Dinette was basically just a counter with a few stools where you could sit and eat. Most people took their food out and in the summer, …

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