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L'Express: A Montreal Bistro Classic on rue St-Denis
There are Montreal restaurants, and then there's L'Express. Since 1980, devotees have watched the passing seasons through the glass facade of L'Express, housed discretely in a row of greystones on...
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Musée des Beaux Arts: Calder Exhibition in Montréal
One of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, Calder transformed the very nature of sculpture with his invention of the mobile, introducing the fourth dimension of time and the...
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Rosemary & Red Wine
Braised Lamb Shanks are one of the ultimate comfort foods. A sensational dish that's cooked in an aromatic sauce for about 2-3 hours until the meat is so moist and tender, it's literally falling off...
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Shrimp, Mushroom & Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Ginger
Light, healthy and delicious, this Asian-inspired stir-fry combines lovely plump shrimp with lots of fresh green bok choy, broccoli, ginger, garlic, onion, and a combination of sliced shiitake and king...
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Yasu on Harbord: A Toronto Omakase Sushi Gem
Tucked in a narrow white room on Harbord Street, Osaka-raised chef-owner Yasuhisa Ouchi delivers glistening sushi, one piece at a time, to 10 guests seated at his marble-topped bar, Yasu. The city's...
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Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk
Wam and comforting, this enormously flavourful vegetarian Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry combines all the classic spices and flavours of a traditional Indian curry, but combined with naturally sweet...
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Mom & Gran's Apple Crisp: A Classic Family Recipe
My Mom doesn't bake much anymore, but one of the desserts she does make is her delicious Apple Crisp, which she adapted from a recipe belonging to my Grandma. Mom says Gran used to sprinkle water on...
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Baked Spinach & Ricotta Gnudi: Delectable Dumplings
One of my favourite winter dishes is Baked Spinach & Ricotta Gnudi, which are delectable little dumplings 'naked' of their pasta wrapper. A kissing cousin to gnocchi, these fluffy pillows of...
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Sue's Magnificent Mince Pies: A Wintertime Treat
This traditional British Christmas treat features a sweet mixture of brandied minced fruit — apples, raisins, and candied peel — baked in wonderful flakey pastry. Each year, my mother in law gives us...
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Giulietta: Inspired Italian Cuisine in Little Italy
It’s the tastiest of all covert missions. Each year, Air Canada sends a critic out on a food crawl in search of the top new dining experiences from coast to coast, and if they are "unforgettable,...
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Vinegar-Braised Chicken with Leeks, Peas & Tarragon
Inspired by a from Food & Wine, this delicious Braised Chicken recipe shouts springtime with a luscious combination of buttery leeks, baby green peas, fresh tarragon and crème fraîche with a splash...
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Apple and Potato Gratin with Gruyere & Sage
This light and delicious Apple and Potato Gratin by Chef Rebecca Boice of San Francisco's celebrated Zuni Café brings the cult classic restaurant’s simple stylings to the Thanksgiving table with a...
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Crustless Spinach & Cheese Quiche with Tomato
My friend Chris introduced me to this fabulous Crustless Cheese and Spinach Quiche, which I have since adopted as my own and make a couple of times during the year. It's light, easy to make and is...
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Tagliatelle al Ragù Bolognese: An Italian Classic
Ragù served over silken egg tagliatelle is one of the signature dishes of Bologna, the food-loving capital of Emilia-Romagna. In fact, this rich, meaty tomato ragù is so closely associated with Bologna...
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Roast Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Garlic Marinade
Bursting with fresh fragrant Mediterranean flavours, any cut of chicken can be elevated from sensational to sublime with this easy and delicious Greek-style marinade using olive oil, garlic, dried...
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Ginza Kappou Ukai: Seasonal Japanese Kaiseki
Based on Ginza Kappou Ukai’s aesthetic concept of “Bimi Hojo, the ultimate dining atmosphere”, the elegant Tokyo restaurant was built in chic Sukiya-Zukuri, or tea ceremony house building style,...
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Thai Shrimp Curry with Coconut Milk: Chu Chi Goong
King prawns in a rich red curry sauce with coconut milk, Chu Chi Goong is one of the most well loved curries in northern Thailand. Although large tiger prawns are typically used, a combination of jumbo...
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Café Boulud Sunday Brunch at The Four Seasons
Michelin-star chef Daniel Boulud’s French Brasserie in Toronto's Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville, Café Boulud, serves a seasonally changing menu rooted in French tradition, highlighting both bistro...
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Nami: Sensational Japanese Cuisine & Robata Grill
For over three decades, Nami has been a quiet escape in the heart of downtown Toronto, for the finest sushi, sashimi, made-to-order grilled meat, fish and seafood at the Robata Grill, and Sukiyaki —...
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Pad Thai with Shrimp, Tofu & Organic Bean Sprouts
One of Thailand's national dishes, Pad Thai is a simple and delicious stir-fried noodle dish enjoyed throughout Thailand, one of the most popular and loved cuisines in the world. Showcasing the classic...
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