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TORONTO: Le Paradis bistro

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 [...]

TORONTO: Delux bistro

There are lots of yummy things at Delux, a bistro in a neighbourhood that’s chock full of hot eateries, but there are two items that keep me coming back.

The pressed Cubano sandwich ($15) is divine, with mouth-watering layers of cider-cured pork shoulder, ham, gruyère cheese, cornichons and grainy mustard on homemade bread.

Owner/chef [...]

OTTAWA: Beauty and the couscous

There’s a specific reason I wanted to visit Ottawa this time and here she is. Little Bella Gracia — beauty and grace in the making — is the product of Shawna and Aires Inc. She’s pretty darn sharp, hilarious and super well-dressed. All that at only 14 months old. Watch out, world!

Every time I see [...]