Montreal: Cool Spots for Hot Days

By now you’re long out of hibernation, reveling in Montreal’s short but glorious sun-filled months. As always, this season brings a few new additions to the city’s restaurant roster. We’ve sorted through them to bring you three gems, perfect for summer. Lucille’s Oyster Dive Monkland Avenue has long awaited a … Read More

Calgary’s Finest Farmers Markets

To many Calgarians, local produce means a juicy T-bone steak, but the truth is this city is teeming with organic, farm-fresh offerings from the surrounding areas. Summer offers a bonanza of farmers markets, which offers fruits and veggies alongside cheeses, prepared foods – and, yes, beef. We present the city’s … Read More

Toronto’s Most Excellent Ethiopian Restaurants

You’ve heard the dumb jokes about Ethiopian food. Perhaps you’ve even made some. But truth is, the Horn of Africa nation has some damn fine cuisine, and the best part, of course, is that you eat with your hands, grabbing food with pieces of injera (flat, spongy bread). Eat with … Read More

Wine Wars: The Past, Present and Future of Rioja

There’s a war raging over Rioja, a wine, usually red, named for a region in northeastern Spain. Historically admired for its subtle, oak-aged wonders, Rioja is at the centre of a worldwide conflict over just wine should taste. Jonathan Nossiter underlined Rioja’s troubles in his 2007 book, Taste and Power. … Read More

Vancouver’s Best Farmers Markets

The 100 Mile Diet started in Vancouver, so it’s no wonder everyone here is obsessed with local fare. We’re also blessed with a bountiful crop of farmers markets, most of which stay open through October. Here are the summer’s must-visits. Granville Island This parking lot produce party is known for … Read More

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