Thai deep fried squid, perfectly cooked, is an unparalleled (if slightly guilty) bar snack. I liked this so much, I tried a calamari version as soon as I got home to somewhat mixed results. I got the seafood cooked very well, with a nice light treatment, but the flour largely came off. I need to [...]
I was excited to try Ensemble restaurant, newly opened by Chef Dale MacKay, of Canadian Top Chef fame, in the revamped Corner Suite space. Gone are the blue chairs, but otherwise it feels much the same, just a bit warmer with red finishes.
As the former head chef of Lumiere and Canadian media darling, you can [...]
On a recent trip to Thailand, I fell in love. With the food.
I am going to profile a few of my favorite things, starting with coconut smoothies. Fresh coconut is delicious and in the form of a cold refreshing smoothie it makes the perfect indulgence on a hot afternoon, with a sensuality that no beer [...]