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I dread restaurants that say they specialize in “sharing plates,” “small plates,” or tapas. A lot of the time, it’s a token concept that brings small portions and high prices, mediocre cold cuts or overly fussy concoctions. So I was leery of Tango Bistro, the latest venture from the Smuggler’s Group that runs Smuggler’s Inn, Open [...] The Ironwood Stage and Grill is a perfectly sized venue for live music (mostly roots, blues, folk, country). It used to be in a Quonset hut which, while quaint, doesn’t compare to their new digs in the renovated Garry Theatre. The place is fabulous: an intimate stage, comfortable tables with unobstructed views, and an awesome, friendly [...] To be honest, I don’t give restaurants in hotels much of a thought. I must have had an experience a long time ago that left me thinking they’re all overpriced and mediocre. I got shaken out of that bubble when Thomsons Restaurant in the Hyatt Regency recently started holding contests on Twitter. For a chance [...] I had two vastly different experiences this past month at two chain restaurants in Calgary. I didn’t set out to compare them but it’s hard not to, when one was so impressive and the other so laughable. First, the good. The Cactus Club Cafe chain started in North Vancouver, B.C. in 1988. I recall the [...] 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 [...] Some people make special requests for wedding photos with a favourite relative, or against a certain backdrop; we asked our wedding photographer to snap pics of the food. All of the photos in this post were taken by the fabulously talented Heather Wilkinson of Lucid Imaging. If you need to hire a wedding or portrait [...]
The chef behind Pulcinella — purveyor of thin-crust Neopolitan pizza — has returned to his roots with Dolce Sapori, an almost speakeasy-like second floor with a red glow and private booths. Chef Domenic Tudda actually grew up on this upper floor, above Stromboli’s run by his family. Most people who’ve tried Pulcinella either love it or [...] |
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