Today’s Special: July 13, 2011
Today’s Special: Crostini Do you remember how in the 90s everyone always wanted to order bruschetta as an appetizer? I think “crostini” are the new bruschetta despite the fact that you could argue they are the same thing: toasted bread with tasty toppings. Bon Appetit recently dedicated a whole article to crostini variations, and I...
Today’s Special: July 11th, 2011
Today’s Special: Tacos Rajas con Crema at Tres Carnales Taqueria I could not possibly be more excited about the opening of Tres Carnales Taqueria. After months of patiently waiting, and reading, and watching the labour of love come together, the day arrived. I’m ashamed that it took me over a week to make my way...
Today’s Special: July 6, 2011
Today’s Special: Chef’s Menu, Maenam I’ve heard others say that Chef Angus An of Maenam has done for Thai cuisine what Chef Vikram Vij has done for Indian cuisine. After having visited Maenam a few times since moving here, I totally agree. The dishes at Maenam remind you of all that you love about...
Today’s Special: July 3rd, 2011
Today’s Special: Queen of Tarts Lemon Tart via Culina Mill Creek I LOVE lemon. It’s in my genes. My Mom loved lemon, and even my little tiger cub likes to suck on a lemon with no sign of sour face. In cakes, pies, drinks. Yes, please. The Queen of Tarts Lemon Tart is by far...
Today’s Special: June 29, 2011
Today’s Special: Clover Club and Bella Donna cocktails, The Diamond Don’t let the candy colours fool you. These are boozy drinks that, when sipped at the end of the work day, take the edge off all and any stress. They ease you comfortably into the evening and lighthearted conversation. Half the fun of drinking at...
Today’s Special: June 27th, 2011
Today’s Special: The Double Caramel Magnum Bar A treat straight from the grocery store freezer doesn’t usually float my boat, but holy Hannah, that’s a damn good ice cream bar. My usual complaints about the whole “chocolate covered frozen ice cream treat thing” are that the chocolate is brittle and waxy, and the ice...
Today’s Special: June 22, 2011
Today’s Special: Grilled vegetables and burrata on ciabatta, La Ghianda My favourite restaurant in Vancouver, La Quercia, has a sister daytime deli across the street. Of course I love it also, but given its location, it’s not the most convenient for workday lunches. My frequency there is much less than I’d like it to...
Today’s Special: June 17th, 2011
Today’s Special: Bone marrow and escargot au gratin served with garlic brioche toast, parsley salad, and sea salt at Charcut. Salty, rich, fatty, good. Like spreading the best of a fine roast’s meat drippings on some salty toast. Calgary’s wildly popular Charcut hit the spot and this dish was the standout of the evening for...
Today’s Special: June 15, 2011
Today’s Special: Punjabi Eggplant Masala, Jolly’s Indian Bistro It can be hard to look beyond the Vij’s empire when you’re eating Indian in Vancouver, but sometimes it has to be done. And why not? Monopolies are no fun, no matter how delicious and addictive. Jolly’s is a fine little place on West 4th that...
Today’s Special: June 1, 2011
Today’s Special: Pear, prosciutto and blue brie baguette, Finch’s A beloved sandwich in a place as cozy as a grandmother’s parlour. It’s hard to find anything wrong with this combination of a fresh, chewy baguette, creamy, strong cheese, ripe pear and melt-in-your-mouth prosciutto. It’s hard to do anything but find time in your calendar...
Today’s Special: May 29th, 2011
Today’s Special: Handmade ricotta ravioli with Swiss chard and walnuts in a brown butter sauce at Corso 32 Sorry other Edmonton Italian restaurants, this is quite simply the only real Italian food in the city. The way it’s done in the old country. By hand. With simple fresh seasonal ingredients. Proper like. Crazy delicious. God...
Today’s Special: May 18, 2011
Today’s Special: Bagel crevices When I slice open a bagel and see a large hole, I know it’s going to be a good day. Today’s Special was created for moments such as these. Small pleasures, such as a bagel crevice full of melted butter, that can turn a frown upside down.
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