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Toronto’s Best Dim Sum

June 21, 2009June 17, 2009 by Joel McConvey

Tired of tapas? Dim sum is the original small plate with big appeal, and these days it’s enjoying a resurgence in popularity – although, as these top Toronto spots prove, it never really went away. Lai Wah Heen Lai Wah Heen in the Metropolitan Hotel features chef Terrence Chan’s innovative … Read More

Make Her Scream: Vancouver’s Best Ice Cream Shops

June 17, 2009June 10, 2009 by Raina Delisle

Along the beaches of Vancouver, ice cream is shoveled out of concession stands by the bucketload. But if you’re looking for something a little less vanilla, check out these cool spots for a cone. La Casa Gelato Offering 500-plus flavours – including curry, durian and blue cheese – this Italian … Read More

Creative BBQ Ideas

May 28, 2009May 28, 2009 by Lara Rabinovitch

We’ve got no beef with burgers, but face it: The conventional approach to barbecuing can get a bit boring. At your next backyard bash, impress your guests with these creative – and astoundingly easy – BBQ ideas. Backyard Pizza In a perfect world, you’d have a golden toilet and a … Read More

Vancouver’s Top Coffee Shops

May 28, 2009May 27, 2009 by Raina Delisle

There are more than a few Starbucks around these parts, but Vancouverites are also blessed with a crop of stellar independent java joints. Herewith, some of the finest. Bump N Grind At this retro-style hangout on the Drive, Clover and Synesso machines turn 49th Parallel beans into bliss. Watch for … Read More

The Summer Gin Roundup

June 24, 2018May 23, 2009 by Joanna Fox

Gin and Tonic

Exquisite in a martini but sublime with tonic, gin is our summer spirit of choice. Indeed, the G&T is not only the world’s greatest quencher of thirst; it’s also the quintessential gentleman’s drink – simple and timelessly elegant. But which gin to drink? Here’s a roundup of our favourites. Hendrick’s … Read More