Montreal's Tavern on the Square is a culinary local hero in Westmount. Chef Stephen Leslie's much-loved restaurant has been doing its thing for over 20 years. What becomes a legend most during a pandemic? Staying true to your regulars by…
Celebrate the Golden State of Mind this April during California Wine Month. Blessed with amazing resources and climate, California vintners & growers are global leaders in sustainable winegrowing. Proudly, 80% of the wines produced in California are crafted in a certified…
Have you heard the one about the photogenic husband & wife team who quit NYC to get into the organic meat business in Toronto? Sunday Farms’ Charlie Iscoe and Laya Bail are a couple on a mission: to bring the…
You go to a restaurant not just because you’re hungry. You want an experience. So, at home I suggest you prepare for your meal as if you’re really going out. Bring out your best glassware. Take off the sweats and…
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Pickles Recipe from Burdock & Co We can't think of a better way to mark International Women's Day than with a recipe from one of Canada's most talked-about chefs, Burdock & Co's Andrea Carlson. We're sharing…
1. Are you working more or less compared to this time last year? I’m working differently. Luckily, we have a great clientele that continues to support us. The volume has increased. We’ve switched from a 24-seater to an endless amount…
Although our wine production is small on a global scale and not widely known beyond our borders, Canada has joined the big leagues in terms of wine quality, especially with certain styles like sparkling wine, Chardonnay, Riesling and Cabernet Franc.…
In the business of drink, the job of whisky ambassador is one of the top positions. The perks are undeniable—global travel (in better times, that is), access to fine whiskies to add to your home kit, and endless opportunities to evangelize to…
The true charm of Andrea Carlson’s cooking is its abundance of je ne sais quoi nestled into every bite. It could be the bright sour tang of tuberous begonia petals churned into ice mere moments before wilting, or a wild…
If you are looking for a dish to liven your taste buds while keeping you warm this winter, this 5 spice mushroom sate broth is it! You will find this broth bursting with aromatic spices, singing with lemongrass from the…
Cabernet Franc is finally having its long overdue moment in Canada. It has traditionally been blended to add freshness and perfume to red Bordeaux blends. Now it is becoming popular as a single varietal wine, with expressive floral aromas, a…
To Canadian wine lovers, Chardonnay represents so many things—and it unites and ties the country’s wine regions together. That is why the most widely celebrated grape variety is the impetus for an annual homecoming at Niagara’s i4c Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration…