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…
All the Caribbean islands use the same spice base. If you’re English, in Jamaica, you call it jerk. If you’re French like me from Haiti—or Martinique or Guadeloupe—you call it épis. And in Latin America, they call it sofrito. There’s…
We have been in full pivot mode with Mon Lapin taking on the alter ego of Casgrain BBQ, a sourdough-fried-chicken joint and it’s been quite fun. The wines have been a joy to work with and promote, keeping things light…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
1. Are you working more or less compared to this time last year? My company has seen an incremental increase in private dining. People want the comfort and luxury of a restaurant but want to ensure they are doing their…
This is our kind of lockdown project. Chef Lorenzo Loseto is taking the irresistible gelatos and sorbetti that used to feature on his tasting menus at GEORGE Restaurant mainstream–and selling them by the tub with his all-new Alberobello Gelato and…
