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Picture yourself at Cowboys or the former Tantra around 1 a.m. Look around. Take in the groups of young people, what they’re wearing and what they’re saying. OK babe? Bro?
OK, now open your eyes and picture that same crowd on a patio for Sunday brunch in a quiet neighbourhood: servers dressed like shooter girls, and [...]
Altadore Dining Lounge has some great food, which I wrote about in Metro Calgary last week.
The cioppino ($26.50), for example, is a pretty bold offering in land-locked Calgary, but Altadore pulls it off extremely well. I was astonished at the succulent lobster tail and note-perfect squid.
Chef also goes out on a limb by adding [...]
Whoever says Ottawa is a sleepy place hasn’t gone to some of the city’s newer restaurants. Fraser Café is leading the charge of eateries led by confident, young chefs.
Two brothers, Simon and Ross Fraser, run the restaurant and the kitchen. Their first venture was so successful they had to close their first location to find [...]
Table 17 is one of the many bistros that have sprung up in Leslieville, the latest hot neighbourhood in Toronto. Food is refined (European-style) but the atmosphere is relaxed. I wouldn’t consider it a “special occasion” spot, but with a seasonal menu and focus on local ingredients, I’d likely end up here regularly if I [...]
Le Paradis in Toronto’s Annex area fits the bill for a relaxed, welcoming neighbourhood bistro with solid French dishes — at extremely reasonable prices.
A favourite of Toronto Chowhounders, the place is packed on a Friday night with what looks like a lot of regulars. To the left of us, a group of 20-something guys [...]
Doesn’t this look better than your desk?
Doesn’t this look better than a sandwich at your desk?
This definitely looks better than anything at my desk.
All of the above is courtesy of Jack of Hearts Bistro, a comfortable, sunny spot in the beautifully restored heritage Lorraine Building in the Beltline.
Graphics guru David [...]
Today marks my debut as Metro Calgary’s restaurant reviewer! I’m really excited about this paid assignment and am looking forward to the new challenge.
My food column, Urban Foodie, will run every Thursday in Metro, so pick up your free copy in Calgary, or check out the digital edition via the main page.
What does this [...]
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Petite is exactly what it’s named: [...]
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