Food
This may be the quintessential American city. But Curtis Duffy isn’t your typical chef. Duffy is the talent behind the buzzworthy Chicago restaurant called Grace, which recently was awarded a third Michelin star. He’s also a man who has overcome almost unbelievable obstacles. CURTIS DUFFY PHOTO COURTESY CHOOSE CHICAGO He grew up in a fairly… Continue reading Chicago’s Restaurant Scene is on the Rise
So you’re in Vegas for the weekend and you want to make it a good one. When it comes to enjoying this city at night, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Where should you dine? Where should you drink? And where should you go to dance till the wee hours of the morning? It’s hard to know where… Continue reading Vegas at Night: Where to Dine, Drink and Dance
If San Diego had a mascot, it would be a dancing taco. Forget debates about baseball and football—in SD, arguments are all about where to find the best taco in the city. Some people say it’s only a real taco if drippy slaw gets between your fingers. Other people swear by tacos with questionable meat… Continue reading The 5 Best Taco Shops in San Diego
With Canada being such a young nation on the world stage, the number of home grown dishes available here make for quite the short list. Most meals made at home or eaten out in restaurants are borrowed from our American friends, or from our European or Asian ancestors. However, time is beginning to work in… Continue reading Going in Search of Montreal’s Best Poutine
For some, Istanbul conjures up images of mosques, minarets and boats making their way down the Bosphorus; for me it’s all about the food. Turkish cuisine is a wonderful fusion of traditions that hail from the Mediterranean, Balkans, Central Asia, and the Middle East, and the resulting flavours are pure magic! Today, I thought I’d… Continue reading How to Eat Your Way Around Istanbul
It’s that time again. Time for spinning walls, pulled pork tacos, and “La Cucaracha” on repeat. Cinco de Mayo is on its way, and there are some very important unspoken rules to follow. Here are the top do’s and don’ts of the holiday: Don’t Dress Up in Mexican Garb You can kinda get away with… Continue reading Cinco de Mayo Do’s and Don’ts
We see you, you know: The nibbler always sneaking an extra scoop of ice cream while the rest of the house is asleep. But once that tub of Rocky Road has run out, it’s time to up your game. Here are some of the top ice cream shops in North America. Salt & Straw Portland,… Continue reading Top 5 Ice Cream Shops in North America
Eating pants alert: Las Vegas, as with anything else, does not take dining experiences lightly, neither atmosphere, size or flavour wise. The city of excesses bodes well as far as food is concerned; after all, what would Sin City be without a triumphant homage to the most frequently committed sin – gluttony? It is therefore with… Continue reading A Foodie’s Guide to the Vegas Strip
You can be forgiven if you pass on the pasta – but only once in a while. Emilia Romagna is an exciting food region in Northern Italy and pasta figures large in its culinary landscape. But it is only one delicious highlight amongst many. The cuisine in this region (a region that also offers easy access to… Continue reading Buon Appetito: Four Food Highlights of Italy