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VANCOUVER: Chef Alex Mok underground supper club

UPDATE-February 2012: Chef Alex Mok and his brother have opened Cache Bistro & Lounge in Yaletown. The Asian-French menu includes tapas and a bi-weekly 3-course menu.

I’ve referred to my parents a few times on this blog, particularly in the first line of my About page, and in my top five all-time food recommendations/memories.

So as [...]

CALGARY: The James Beard experience

Before the Food Network and Julia Child, there was James Beard, arguably the original celebrity chef. Today his foundation keeps his spirit alive, hosting annual awards and culinary events. A select few chefs are invited to “perform” and cook at the Beard House in New York.

It’s a big deal so chefs obviously want their [...]

TORONTO: Goodbye, Susur

I thought it was an April Fool’s joke, but alas Susur Lee, one of my favourite chefs, is leaving Toronto for New York. He’ll be closing his self-titled Susur on May 31 but the more casual Lee next door will remain open.

Toronto Life reports that Susur will be opening a restaurant in a boutique [...]