
Bouchon Bakery, Las Vegas
From my very unscientific survey, it seems a simple cup of coffee goes for about $5 on the Vegas strip, the same price charged for a pedestrian bagel… Read More »

The Emerson in Toronto
The Emerson is a neighbourhood bistro in Wallace-Emerson, the next area to be gentrified in Toronto. The short and focused menu is heavy on French-influenced, comfort dishes like… Read More »

VANCOUVER: Chef Dale MacKay’s Ensemble
Vancouver chef Dale MacKay won Top Chef Canada earlier this week. He was executive chef of highly acclaimed Lumière and DB Bistro before they closed. (My parents loved… Read More »

CALGARY: Artisan Bistro
UPDATE – Summer 2011: Artisan Bistro is now closed. Artisan Bistro is one of those quaint independent places that I really want to love. It’s a quiet European… Read More »

CALGARY: Brasserie Kensington
It seems the owners of Muse and winebar (and AKA) are intent on taking over the corner of Kensington Road and 11th Street with the opening of Brasserie… Read More »
CALGARY: Baguette showdown
After a waffle breakfast, I had to grab something to go for lunch and somehow Gwendolyn (she’s an enabler) convinced me to get two baguettes for “research.” Ever… Read More »
CALGARY: Colonial Fusion
Part of the fun in trying restaurants is venturing into newer parts of Calgary. Located in Quarry Park — which still doesn’t fully register on Google Maps or… Read More »
CALGARY: Yann macarons and a Bliss pie
It’s impossible not to fall in love with Yann Haute Patisserie. First of all, it’s in a cute yellow house in Mission. Then you walk in and are… Read More »