Until recently, Fraser and Kingsway wasn’t on Vancouver’s culinary map. A flat-iron intersection anchored by a tiny strip mall, an even smaller strip of parkland and some ramshackle storefronts, it wasn’t until French bistro Les Faux Bourgeois opened its doors in late 2009 that the area started pulling in diners … Read More
Though Montreal is one of the richest and most varied culinary landscapes in Canada, “ethnic” restaurants often seem like one-dimensional copycats. If you’ve had Portuguese chicken, you’ve had Portuguese chicken. There are definitely restaurants that stand out against the crowd, though often in desperate pursuit of authenticity. Give me authentic, … Read More
Canada Day is coming up and, while you’ll no doubt be enjoying a couple cold ones, we encourage you to take a moment to consider our nation’s “official” cocktail: the Caesar. It’s said that the Caesar was invented at the Calgary Inn in 1969 when restaurant manager Walter Chell created … Read More
Strolling through the city’s markets and taking in the sights, smells and samples is all part of the experience. We love the thrill of the find, but there are some things you just don’t want to miss. Here, our favourite finds from Vancouver’s best farmers’ markets. Trout Lake Farmers’ Market … Read More
Forget Stampede. With more than a dozen farmers’ markets vying for Calgarians’ attention each week, these friendly expos are the best way for urbanites to connect with the sturdy agricultural-backbone of our province. Here are a few places to go when you’re ready to buy the farm. Calgary West Country Market … Read More
