The Oyster Companion
For oyster freaks, this photo-rich book is indispensable... Not surprising given that its author, Patrick (“Shucker Paddy”) McMurray, is himself a globe-trotting master of the mollusc. Owner of Toronto’s (recently…
Cooking Issue 2017: Montreal & Toronto Celebrations
It was our very own tale of two cities when Canada's 100 Best celebrated the launch of our Cooking Issue 2017 with events in Toronto and Montreal. Editor-in-Chief Jacob…
Oysters On The Rocks
One night in January at Canis, a fine new restaurant on Queen West in Toronto, the evening specials included kusshi oysters on the half shell. Kusshis are tumbled, deep cup…
Oyster Rules
As we roll gently into the last month of 2016 ending in R, the Canadian oyster connoisseur is confronted with good news and bad. On the positive side, Galway flats…
Game of Thrones, Oysters and A Trip Through Time
If like me you have ever spent quality time daydreaming about what a posh Roman liked to see gracing his dinner table after a tough day of bossing his slaves…