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Behind the line: Whistler chef Nick Cassettari
Chef of Alta Bistro on European kitchens, food in Whistler and the importance of foraging.
The resurgence of local butcher shops
In and around Edmonton, these butchers are bringing back the traditional meat shopping experience.
Foraging in Newfoundland with Cod Sounds
While cod and potatoes may still be at the heart of Newfoundland cuisine, there’s a lot more going on than fish cakes and Jiggs dinners. A new breed of chefs are shifting the focus within the food scene, with creative riffs on comforting classics and emphasis on supporting local producers.
5 Spots for local grub in the Cypress Hills Area
If you’re heading to the Cypress Hills area, chances are, you’re in the region for a little bit of adventure. Canoeing, camping, biking, cross-country skiing–there’s a seemingly endless number of things to do at this interprovincial park that straddles Alberta and Saskatchewan, but checking out the local cuisine might not be on your to-do list just yet. Well, friends, now it is.
Behind the line: Halifax chef Ray Bear of Studio East
Much like the a movie star who has maybe dipped from the public eye and battled a few demons, chef Ray Bear has circled back around to a lot of buzz since his hayday in the 2000s, and more recently, to a resurgence in the East Coast food scene.
Chef Jonathan Sobol's walnut-crusted pork tenderloin with Korean barbecue sauce
Last Tuesday, August 30, was a sad day for most in the food community, as beloved chef Jonathan Sobol of Starbelly restaurant lost his life in a vehicle accident just north of Calgary. Passion exuded from the chef every day, whether it was at the restaurant or at Hayboro School working on their gardening program.
The Union's Ina Lupa
We may be far from Southeast Asia, but its bright and exciting flavours are captured at The Union in Vancouver's Chinatown. The dishes by chef Lisa Henderson are made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and the setting is relaxed.
15 New buzzworthy Canadian restaurants
Buzzworthy - adjective - likely to arouse the interest and attention of the public, either by media coverage or word of mouth.
Charlie’s Little Italian bucatini Romesco with Haida Gwaii halibut
Located on Vancouver's Main Street, Charlie’s Little Italian (named after Charlie Croker, a character in The Italian Job) dishes up rustic Italian cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere.
Getting to know Blake Flann: the man behind PD3, Provisions, and one of the most anticipated new restaurants in Canmore
The chef on his bus, the store, and his new restaurant slated for September 2016
Eggless vanilla meringue with macerated fruit
Yes, you can make vegan meringue.
Boulart's Havana hoagie
The air might be getting a bit brisk in the morning, but summer isn't over yet, and there are still a lot of outdoor lunches to be had, whether it's on the patio or in the park on a picnic. Either way, this Havana hoagie from Boulart and chef Rodney Bowers is a great way to enjoy Boulart's breads and it hits the spot for your Cubano craving.
These Kickstarter restaurants are taking off across Canada
How crowdfunding has helped people become restaurateurs
Alberta Open Farm Days appeal to all your senses to let you experience its rural communities
Visitors from near and far flock to the Canadian Rockies for its mountains and the plethora of outdoor activities that spring from them. But stop short of the vacation towns, in Cochrane, and you’ll find a whole different culture and vista.
One day in Montreal: Sean Foster of Sean Foster and the Vaqueros
Sean Foster has come pretty far since starting his solo music career in Edmonton, AB.
A day’s worth of eats at Ottawa’s ByWard Market
Forget what you may have heard about Ottawa’s famed ByWard Market. True, this district is the city’s number one tourist attraction, but there’s much more to it than BeaverTails and street performers. The oldest neighbourhood in Ottawa boasts double-wide streets flanked by pubs, eateries and a popular farmer’s market.
Nova Scotia’s Fox Harb'r Resort puts sustainable dining first
Nova Scotia is certainly a crustacean lover’s paradise, where seafood is plentiful throughout the magical province. Over the last few years, Nova Scotia has been cultivating a top-notch food scene. Anthony Bourdain even indulged in North Atlantic infused fare at the Devour! Food & Film Fest.
The Chef and The Dish lets you cook at home with professionals from around the world
Imagine, with the click of a button, being able to transport yourself directly into the kitchen of a chef on the other side of the world. With new Skype cooking classes from The Chef and The Dish, that’s closer to being a reality than ever before.
B.C. blueberry galette with almond crust
Take a departure from the usual blueberry pie with this galette recipe using B.C. blueberries.
One day in Toronto: Autumn Hill's Mike Robins
Being one half of the Juno-nominated country duo, Autumn Hill, Mike Robins is always on the road performing across the country. A food lover through and through, Robins knows that finding good food can be just as satisfying as hearing a great song for the first time.
Cascade Room's Burrard Gimlet
Cocktail lovers know what an exciting scene Vancouver has and among the list of restaurants crafting exception drinks is the Cascade Room.
Canadian wines by region: what works and what doesn't
The good, bad and the ugly from each wine producing region
Explore the farms of Alberta with tours and dinners on Alberta Open Farm Days
There's something for everyone at the events happening this weekend
Black Fox Farm and Distillery flaunts the bounty of the Prairies in its spirits
Set in a picturesque area above the river valley, Black Fox Farm and Distillery is the perfect pastoral setting from which to take liquor production back to its roots, the humility and purity of time-honoured traditions.
One day in the Canadian Badlands
Since it's easy enough to have our attentions captured by the world-famous Rocky Mountains--whether that means seeing them from afar in Calgary or getting up close and personal in charming mountain towns like Canmore or Jasper--a lot of people (tourists and Albertans alike) forget that there are other regions that are just as amazing to explore.