In my pursuit of chicken and waffles, I checked out Harlem Underground, whose former incarnation was an old favourite Jamaican place called Irie. Its owners went back in time and emerged as a Southern restaurant /live space inspired by the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.
We went on a holiday Monday and were fortunate to [...]
I’ve been intrigued by the combination of waffles and fried chicken ever since I heard about it. Common in the U.S., it’s definitely not so common here in Canada.
So when Jessica mentioned a flyer for The Waffle Works, I jumped at the opportunity and convinced my sister and her husband to chauffeur us.
Unfortunately, our electronic [...]
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 [...]
The Richmond night market is a totally fun outing on a summer night, and growing so quickly that it’s now in its third location in less than a decade.
The popularity led to a fight between event companies, but all you need to know is don’t eat before you come here! Your eyes will [...]
I took the streetcar down Dundas Street West keeping my eye out among the storefronts in Little Portugal for Saving Grace. On a weekend, you can’t miss it because there’s a lineup out the door.
It’s tiny, seating maybe 25 and that’s including bar stools at a counter. Here’s the most important thing: there’s a [...]
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