Good european/mediterranean in Ottawa
Having been relocated here for almost a year so far, I am still on the hunt for various items I would easily find in T.O. The most frustrating has been trying to find decent bread. There is the F &...
View ArticleCevapi in Ottawa... Anybody?
..just thought I would try again...anybody out there know where to get good cevapi in Ottawa?
View ArticleGood dinner spot needed with great dessert menu
I was actually pretty disappointed with the sticky toffee pudding I had at Starfish - though it was during Winterlicious, so maybe that's why? The one at Celil Cottage, on the other hand, was...
View ArticleFYI - Date now fixed for upcoming 'resurrected' O Mei Giant Lobster 5 ways...
For those of you who are still interested in attending, the date for the 'resurrected' O'Mei Giant Lobster 5 ways chowmeet has now been fixed at "7.00pm Thursday, 25th April ". Cut off date for taking...
View ArticleMama's Boys Burgers on Danforth Rd east of Birchmount
I suppose I could've however I think they have a different patty (6oz.) that is done on the grill. I have been told that burgers for a flat top don't work well on a grill and verse vica. DT
View ArticleLisa Marie from the people behind Fidel Gastro
Just found another write-up: http://www.goatrotichronicles.ca/lisa-marie/
View ArticleWhere is good BBQ food in Toronto?
I went once. It's not convenient for me so don't read anything into the single visit. Here's my notes: The Cuban Corn is fantastic. Grilled, buttered and garnished with lime juice, feta and paprika it...
View ArticleISO seasoned carbon steel wok in Toronto
There's Tap Phong on Spadina. Had any luck buying a truly seasoned cast-iron fry pan? Think it's the same answer for woks. My HK-made steel wok is ancient and well-seasoned from years of use. Get a new...
View ArticleWinchester Arms Kitchen - anyone been lately?
I walked by WK last night, after dinner at Kingyo, and a bunch of pseudo-flappers and other "speakeasy" characters were on the way in. Costume party? Bad sign. It's a bar/entertainment venue, not a...
View ArticleSpring 2013 Wild Leek Watch - post sightings here!
They are up. I dug about a dozen or so this morning. Near Peterborough. Still tightly furled, so in a warmer spot maybe more "mature". But never mind - these will do for now!
View ArticleIgnorant Yank Invades Toronto
Hahaha......did you all read staythirsty comment below.......makes me lmfao to this side thread.
View ArticleGuu, Hapa or Kingyo
I wish I'd studied the old menu! Is there something particular you are missing from the old menu? I had a vague impression that some of the cheaper items were gone, but I didn't miss them. The...
View ArticleMarche Adonis coming to Mississauga?
I went here just after lunch and the crowd wasn't so bad for Friday. It definitely is a welcomed addition to Mississauga. It's owned by Metro (I think 55% owned by them) and I think they did a great...
View ArticleIgnorant Yank Invades Toronto
"Oh, one more thing...Torontonian's typically only want what they have to line up for. The herd mentalility prevails. They also suffer from a major inferiority complex relative to their neighbours from...
View Article"Silk Road" - Amazing 'Uyhur' Lamb Soup Noodle that deserves special stand...
Located on Horner Avenue in the middle of no where, this genuine hole-in-the-wall, family run Uyhur Noodle House, is the proud recipient of one of '2013 GTA Chinese Restaurant 10 Best Dishes Award'....
View ArticleBest cookies in Toronto
Unfortunately, I haven't tried the cookie. I came across the pic on Twitter. But, boy does it look good!
View ArticleMarche Adonis coming to Mississauga?
Thanks Kagemusha. Obviously the friend who has a car would drive there. I was thinking more of the friend without a car (these people don't know each other). The one with a car lives near Kipling, if I...
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