Westmalle, Orval or other Belgian imports in GTA?
orval is very far removed from those two, the funk and sourness tang makes you want to keep drinking. Whereas both Gulden Draaak (thumbs way up) and Nostradamus (thumbs down) are quite heavy/spicy....
View ArticleOttawa - foodie itinerary
Help, O-towners! I'm a TO foodist visiting Ottawa in March. I love local-inspired cuisine with any and all cultural influences, love drinking local wine and craft beer, love places where that feel cool...
View ArticleTasting/Chef's Menus in Toronto - Post existing/new offers here
they were quite clear in prior conversations about where the truffles were from. it was changing every 4 days. it is not a traditional tasting menu... i don't even think they actually call it a tasting...
View ArticleThe Least Chowish ISO Ever: Reser's Red Hot Beef Burrito
Have you checked Costco? I've bought them there, but many years ago. I too have eaten hundreds of these in my life...I can still taste them! If I see them at Costco, I'll buy a pack and let you know....
View ArticleOttawa - foodie itinerary
That about sums it up: Ottawa restaurants just aren't "memorable". I did a similar food tour in July and can't say anything stood out at any of those top-rated places.
View ArticleGreat Indian Food in Toronto's PATH!
Thanks for this one - I had the veg thali today. With rice & side of nan it came to just under 10 bucks. Pretty good. Will go back.
View Article2013 Food and Restaurant CHANGES and CLOSINGS
According to BlogTO - Mexi-can Market at 310 College is "deadpool". Original grocery store by same name still open at College east of Lansdowne. Fidel Gastros is taking over the Prague European Kitchen...
View ArticleReds
My comments were for post-revamp. I actually preferred the bar (and food) pre- redo
View ArticleLee Chen Diner in Yorkville
I haven't been to Asian Legend since 2003, so I can't really compare. I liked Lee Chen's soup dumplings more than my last order at Chinese Traditional Buns, and thought they were equivalent to my last...
View ArticleTasting/Chef's Menus in Toronto - Post existing/new offers here
At Scaramouche, you pay for the view and the ambiance, plus the service.
View ArticleMomofuku Shoto (long)
I completely agree! When I dine out in most states I definitely dress up more.
View ArticleBean Sprouts In Japanese Ramen Soup
Depends. There's no set rules. And that Kenzo Japanese Noodle House (tho it was the original location of KR) has nothing to do with the Kenzo Ramens elsewhere. The owner sold the business and the name...
View ArticleJaBistro- wow
For all the criticisms of her body of work, the old gal still has it. http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Eat/February-2013/Table-Talk-Joanne-Kates-reviews-JaBistro/
View ArticleAmarena or Luxardo cherries - downtown Toronto
Only place I know of is online from the US.
View ArticleHEY MILLYGIRL, Matthew Sullivan is moving into your neighbourhood
You never know when one of your neighbours just might be a nationally published critic....
View ArticlePrego new restaurant at Queensway and Royal York Good!
I've tried Prego. It was good. However, my favorite in the area is still Pulcinella, which is very good. http://www.pulcinellatoronto.com/Menu.cfm
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