Toronto’s Best Ice Cream

Forget about fro-yo. Part ways with popsicles. When the summer’s hot only one frozen treat will give you what you need: We’re talking about good, old-fashioned ice cream. Here, Toronto’s best ice cream parlours. Ed’s Real Scoop Authenticity rules here. To wit: Ed’s chocolate peanut butter fudge ice cream combines his … Read More

Calgary’s Best Mexican Restaurants

For years, Calgarians craving Mexican eats were simply out of luck. Thankfully, a new generation of restaurants has arrived, displacing cheddar-choked quesadillas with sumptuous moles, tortas and authentic tacos. Here, Calgary’s best Mexican restaurants. Los Chilitos Taco & Tequila House Pair signature tacos ($5) with house-brand Tequila Corralejo at this … Read More

Montreal’s Best Pad Thai

Pad thai is not merely a staple of Thai cuisine; it’s also the best measure of a Thai restaurant’s excellence. The quality of ingredients may differ from place to place, but there’s no greater variable than the sauce, that delicate balance of tamarind, fish sauce, chilis and sugar. Here, the … Read More

Vancouver’s Best Charcuterie

A decade ago, charcuterie – then known simply as cold cuts – was something you ate at picnics. Now, however, cured meats have gone upscale, and sophisticated plates are available throughout the city. Here, Vancouver’s best charcuteries. Divino Chef Jefferson Alvarez, he of Michelin-starred provenance, cures his own meats for … Read More

Calgary’s Best Korean Restaurants

If your idea of Korean cuisine starts with bulgogi and ends with barbecue, you’ve got a whole world of flavours to experience. The good news: You don’t have to travel to Seoul to taste them. Here, Calgary’s best Korean restaurants. Sura Korean Restaurant Just a year old, Sura’s authentic dishes … Read More

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