I hate winter. Yes, that’s a strong statement and no, I don’t use the word hate lightly or often, but I do hate winter. Nothing puts me in a worse mood than being cold. So what was I doing at a snow village and an ice restaurant, you ask? Curiosity and also the fact that …
“elBulli is not Ferran Adria, it’s not a cuisine, it’s a spirit, a freedom, a philosophy that’s changed cooking” – Ferran Adrià I had the privilege of being able to attend a conference given by Ferran Adrià this past Wednesday right here in Montreal. It was originally directed at the students of the Quebec Tourism …
Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall of your favourite restaurant’s kitchen so you can watch all the action that happens behind the scenes? Ok, maybe a fly on the wall in a restaurant kitchen is a bad and unsanitary example but you know what I mean… How about in the …
I’m not going to lie to you, I am disappointed that “my” chef Nick Hodge of Kitchenette and Icehouse didn’t win tonight’s burger challenge during the Dans la rue From the street to the stars event. However, it was such a fun event that I really can’t stay mad for long (I do hope you …
Have you heard of Dans la rue? If you’re a Montrealer, chances are you’ve heard of this great organization that takes care of homeless teens. You’ve probably even seen the now-famous Dans la rue truck parked around town late at night distributing food and lending a sympathetic hand to those same homeless teens. Father Emmett …
