The talk of Montreal, Maison Publique is a joint venture by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and one of the city’s top chefs, Derek Dammann. Playing off the English “public house,” this gastropub looks to challenge the city’s culinary vets with something new: UK-inspired cuisine, without the fish and chips. Here … Read More
No man should have to suffer through scrawny ten-cent chicken wings. Ditch your local happy hour and check out five establishments serving up quality plates for mere pocket change. Beer Revolution 4 for $4 deals During their 4 – 6 p.m. weekday happy hour, this microbrew-centric pub serves pairs of Bavarian pretzels, … Read More
When we hear about catering services in Montreal (as opposed to an open bar), we’re generally unenthused. We’ve come to expect lukewarm tacos, insubstantial sushi and flavourless miscellany. This habitual disappointment is why we’ve taken a liking to newcomer specialists Choice Harbour, a Montreal catering company founded by Max Ruiz … Read More
Part cocktail party, part dinner party and part culinary adventure — that’s Passions, the annual fundraiser for the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. The concept of the event is simple: bring two dozen of the city’s top chefs and restaurants to the Dr. Peter Centre’s state-of-the-art facility, with each one presenting … Read More
Walking east down Hastings you might miss the newest restaurant on the block. While there are no glaring signs yelling, “hey, look at me”, Vancouverites immersed in food and drink are eagerly seeking this place out. The city has been waiting for Wildebeest for a while, and it hasn’t disappointed. … Read More
