A few months ago we had the pleasure of experiencing a unique sake tasting at Toronto's Ki courtesy of sake sommelier Michael Tremblay – one of only five in Canada. One thing we've always wanted to know, though: what makes someone an expert on sake? We caught up with Michael following his recent three-week trip to Japan, where he had the rare opportunity t...
Downtownfood, located at 628 8th Ave SW, is the downtown eatery with a name that tells you just that. Serving local, farm fresh cuisine, the food is simple, elegant and approachable. Executive Chef Darren Maclean has designed a menu of French and North American cuisine with Asian accents that focuses on local ingredients...
In many restaurants, bottled water is becoming less available. Instead, many restaurateurs have opted to integrate in-house filtration systems, providing guests with refreshing water of the still or sparkling variety. Here's why Q water is catching on...
enRoute Magazine recently busted out their famous Canada's Best New Restaurants list. It's a list I like to call "The Good Luck Getting a Reservation Now List." With so many good new restaurants out there, I was sure someone was collecting a bribe or two (just kidding!)...
Now that the sun has decided to make an official appearance in YVR, things are heating up around town – especially on the city patio scene. While we love hitting up those go-to spots for post-work fun in the sun, there are plenty of other patio options worth noting and we’ve rounded up our own top 5 list for you to check out this summer...
Montreal is known for its excessively fun nights and hungry after-party crowds and is full of great midnight menus ranging from Asian food to our city’s national treasure, poutine. We have been frequently asked about what we recommend as our top spots for those afterhours cravings; here are our top five...
When the mood strikes, there's nothing better than a hearty BBQ feast grilled and smoked to perfection with all the right sauces. The upcoming Stampede is bound to satisfy your craving, but these four spots bring you finger-licking fare year round if you just can't wait another few days...
Calgary's restaurants are known to have some pretty exceptional wine lists, but sometimes the best sommelier is yourself. We've scoured the scene and have come up with four notable BYOW restaurants that offer free corkage daily or on designated days during the week...
This week's Notable Neighbourhood has us going to the Financial District. Sometimes pretentious, sometimes over-crowded (especially after-work); but always full of energy and drive, the FD has a slew of worthy spots that deserve your patronage. What are our faves? Read on to find out...
Part of being a downtown-living young professional is knowing your city's scene, vibe, and pulse. But you're busy. Like, really busy. You're also hungry. Really hungry for that must-try new restaurant. And, you want to tell your people - clients, colleagues, friends, significant other - about the latest restaurant trends but don't have the time. We've got yo...
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