Wherever we go, the local cuisine always seems to have a go-to item—something easily ordered, quick … An American shortcut to Spanish tortillaRead more
Two new cookbooks pique our appetite for travel
For the last couple of weeks, we’ve been staring at a pair of cookbooks on our … Two new cookbooks pique our appetite for travelRead more
Pour a cool one on Montreal Craft Beer Tour
With Heineken as one of the sponsors of the Montreal Jazz Festival, there’s no shortage of … Pour a cool one on Montreal Craft Beer TourRead more
Chinatown noodles fortify jazz buffs
Montreal’s small but bustling Chinatown sits between the east end of downtown and Old Montreal. It’s … Chinatown noodles fortify jazz buffsRead more
Indoor casual food alternative during Jazz Festival
No one needs to go hungry or thirsty during the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. … Indoor casual food alternative during Jazz FestivalRead more
Multiculturalism jazzes up the menu on the Plateau
Like many Montrealers, the new gentry of the Plateau prize authenticity. How else to explain the … Multiculturalism jazzes up the menu on the PlateauRead more
Sentimental Journey: Old neighborhood tastes of Mile End
Sometimes we pine for the old days of Montreal tribalism. Living on Le Plateau meant you … Sentimental Journey: Old neighborhood tastes of Mile EndRead more
Festivals and food make summer sizzle in Montreal
Montreal is one of our favorite cities around the globe. Not only is it a great … Festivals and food make summer sizzle in MontrealRead more
Butter tart: the apogee of Canadian pastry
We’re just back from a few days of boating on the Rideau Canal in Ontario aboard … Butter tart: the apogee of Canadian pastryRead more
Getting a handle on premium Chilean wines
My understanding of Chilean wine has been minimal. Exposed largely to inexpensive Cabernets and Sauvignon Blanc, … Getting a handle on premium Chilean winesRead more