It’s Terroir’s 10th anniversary this year! So exciting! Terroir Symposium is one of my favourite yearly events and this will be the fourth edition I attend. The day-long conference is a great gathering of some of the world’s best food and beverage leaders, including chefs, authors, food stylists and photographers, farmers, fishermen, sommeliers, wine makers and more. …
The 2016 list of Canada’s 100 best restaurants was just released yesterday. Now, I know that lists are often controversial and not always appreciated but if you’re a restaurant, there’s no denying that being on such a list will bring awareness to your establishment and put you on the map. I also know that I often …
A few months ago, I was announcing my new project SAISONS on this very blog. Since then, my partner Janice and I have had our first fall edition at the Jean Talon Market back in October inside the Birri Brothers’ stall. The table was decorated with gourds and pumpkins and the 12 guests were surrounded by a bounty of …
This is one of the questions I get asked the most: how do you take such nice photos in a dimly lit restaurant? Lighting is so important for photos and most restaurant evening lighting won’t be optimal even when you have a “real” camera. I hardly ever bring a camera to restaurants anymore so I almost …
Are you wondering what to get that special food and travel lover on your list? Below are some of my favourite gifts to give and to receive. I hope this list inspires you to give the gift of food and travel this year. And speaking of giving, I am also including a giveaway to thank you all for reading and …
