Perhaps one of the most famous of Jamaican dishes is jerk. Even more than patties, ackee or callaloo, jerk is the one dish that is synonymous with the island nation in every major city in the world. However, even though you may think that the jerk chicken or pork you had in that little authentic …
UPDATE: SU IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED BUT YOU CAN STILL ENJOY CHEF FISUN ERCAN’S FOOD AT HER FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT BIKA Brunch at Turkish restaurant Su in the heart of Montreal’s Verdun neighbourhood is like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. The restaurant’s decor is simple yet incorporates a few touches that will immediately transport …
I love unexpected culinary discoveries, the kind you don’t plan ahead but just happily stumble upon… and that’s exactly what discovering this restaurant was. A few weeks ago, I had noticed that one of Little Italy’s iconic restaurants had closed. Having been away for the holidays, I hadn’t noticed what had replaced it until a …
I have been lucky enough to travel to many interesting spots this year, from Northern Quebec to Jamaica, Chicago, New York, London and Beirut. Thank you all for being an integral part of this great adventure I have embarked on when I started writing this blog. Below are a few Instagram shots of my travels …
It’s that time of year again, time to look back at 2012 and reminisce, time for introspection, time to make lists and resolutions. I thought I’d do a quick overview of some of my favourite Montreal eats of 2012. Most of them are new but some of them are just new-to-me. It has been quite …
