“We serve wild game and it may contain shot,” cautions a note at the bottom of … Cail Bruich sets the bar high for Scottish cuisineRead more
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Small-town culinary greatness: Patty Queen’s Cottage
One of the pleasures of touring rural France, Italy, or Spain is discovering amazing country restaurants … Small-town culinary greatness: Patty Queen’s CottageRead more
Le Moo nails the essentials of steak and bourbon
Every city needs an unrestrained steakhouse. From the fiberglass steer in the parking lot to the … Le Moo nails the essentials of steak and bourbonRead more
Bon appétit, y’all! (At the English Grill)
Louisville certainly has some nice new hotels, but for old-city ambience and sheer Southern comfort it’s … Bon appétit, y’all! (At the English Grill)Read more
Backhouse realizes Niagara’s great potential
Too bad the great French gourmand Christian Millau didn’t live long enough to visit Ryan and … Backhouse realizes Niagara’s great potentialRead more
Realizing a 150-year dream: Ravine Vineyard Estate
Norma Jean Lowery Harber’s family has farmed the 34 acres of Ravine Vineyard Estate (ravinevineyard.com) in … Realizing a 150-year dream: Ravine Vineyard EstateRead more
Ontario food rivals the view at Elements on the Falls
A big “CANADA 150” sculpture celebrating the country’s 150th anniversary of Confederation had just been installed … Ontario food rivals the view at Elements on the FallsRead more
Vineland Estates Winery: a clone of one’s own
“These trees are the beginnings of Canada,” David Hulley told us as he welcomed us to … Vineland Estates Winery: a clone of one’s ownRead more
Natalie’s celebrates lobster on its home waters
Natalie’s co-chef Shelby Stevens is a Mainer, but she’s not from lobster country. She grew up … Natalie’s celebrates lobster on its home watersRead more
Popping into Portland’s Danforth for Natalie’s popup
With nine handsome rooms in an 1823 Federal mansion, Portland’s Danforth Inn (danforthinn.com) is a nifty … Popping into Portland’s Danforth for Natalie’s popupRead more