Calgary’s Sweetest Desserts

It’s sad but true: Women often prefer dessert to sex. Thanks to these stellar local offerings, however, she won’t have to make that choice. Make sure your next home-cooked meal ends sweetly. Chocolate Overdose at Decadent Desserts Featuring almost two pounds of Callebaut chocolate in layers of truffle, mousse and … Read More

Obscure Ethnic Cuisines in Calgary

Historically, Calgary may be something of a white bread town, but these days, it’s home to a growing variety of ethnic cuisines. Here, four delightful cuisines that don’t yet have much competition. Nepalese Nourishment: Everest Kitchen Reaching the small, sunny Everest Kitchen requires fewer oxygen tanks than its namesake, but … Read More

Montreal’s Best High-End Greek Eats

Last week, we told you about our favourite upscale Portuguese joints around town. This week, we turn our attention toward Greece, the father of so many Montreal greasy souvlaki joints – and a handful of estiatorios where haute cuisine rules. Milos Milos sets the bar high with its modern elegance, … Read More

Upscale Portuguese Cuisine in Montreal

The delights of Portuguese food are available widely in town, most often in quick, cheap and delicious form. But the cuisine of “the gentle land” also lends itself well to upmarket dining. Here, five Portuguese spots worth the big bucks. Papas Tapas-Martinis St. Laurent’s newest arrival offers 20 tapas (petisco) … Read More

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