It’s that time of year again! Time to step out into the heat and stretch your winter-worn muscles into a virtual sun salutation that will last a few weeks. I am always fascinated by how strongly Montrealers are attracted by a spot of sunshine and some warmth. When I first moved here from a warm(er) …

It is no secret anymore that brunch at Lawrence Restaurant in Montreal is one of the best in the city. The long line up in front of this Mile End restaurant is a testament to how popular the British pub is. I’ve never actually been there for dinner – which, I hear, is fantastic – …

A couple of nights ago, I went on a Lebanese cheap eat binge with a friend. In a two hour span, we drove to 4 different places where we ate 6 different meat-laden sandwiches (for the most part) and 2 plates of sweets. It inspired me to write this post about my favourite Middle-Eastern cheap …

UPDATE: Mission Chinese has closed since I wrote this article. Chef Danny Bowien is looking for a new space to re-open. In the meantime, you can check out his newly opened Mission Cantina. For the first in a long time, I traveled to New York City with no reservations (yes, that is indeed a reference …

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 …