International

Delicious Ecuador is The Republic of the Equator

Ecuador is located in one of the most privileged areas of the planet, and has a cuisine that offers a variety of dishes with different combinations of ingredients. Join us as we explore Ecuadorian cuisine! Read more...

Chocolate and Coffee Tasting at Edible Canada / A Decadent Affair

Dessert

I was invited to an event at Edible Canada, held in Granville Island, Vancouver, BC. This extravaganza was hosted by Wendy Boys of Cocolico, a local chocolatier, along with Canadian Master Coffee Roaster representative, Marie-Claude Dessurealt of Van Houtte Coffee. Read more...

An Epic Culinary Adventure in Toronto

International

We gave EPIC Restaurant in the Royal York Hotel 5-Stars food and 4-Stars for service! That’s fine dining, but in its entirety, The Royal York can punch out 10,000 meals a day, including banquets, and that’s no mean feat. Read more...

El Paseo, Havana Cuba

International

I had selected “El Paseo” Restaurant as one that I wanted to try long before arriving in Cuba on this particular trip. Every trip to Cuba is an adventure, and we are happy to share some of our dinner excursions with you! Read more...

Is Los Nardos the Best Restaurant in Havana, Cuba?

International

Located in an old building, directly across the street from the Capitol Building in Old Havana, Cuba, Los Nardos features no exterior signage, neon lights, banners or any traditional indications that there’s a restaurant there! Read more...

A Tale of Two Cocktails from Old Havana, Cuba

International

From 1932-1939 Ernest Hemmingway lived at the Hotel Ambos Mundos (Both Worlds) in Old Havana, where he preferred renting a certain 5th floor room for $1.50 per night, as it provided him an excellent view of the Harbor and the cool breeze. Read more...

Cabaret La Parisien / Hotel Nacional Havana, Cuba

International

As sadly dry as the meat was, we were dryer, with no beverages offered! We silently suffered through a few cuts of dry, tough meat then gave up to watch the show. A server returned to carry off our barely touched dinners, as we hoped it was the end of food service. Read more...

Quest for Kway Teow Pad Thai Ontario Canada

International

There are a few good Pad Thais about, indeed. Many, however, are hit and miss, sometimes executed with a deft hand creating a balance of flavors and other times dumped on a plate with the noodles either still slightly chalky inside or insipidly limp and mushy. Read more...

Heidi Peterson Barrett Wines + Blue by Eric Ripert: Cayman Islands

International

On a recent assignment to Grand Cayman Island, I was greeted at the airport and whisked away to an “industry only” wine dinner. Featured guest would be the legendary California wine maker, Heidi Peterson Barrett, at the Ritz-Carlton on Seven Mile Beach. Read more...

Diwan Restaurant & Cafe: Routinely Middle Eastern / Canada

International

What really caught my imagination was koshari, an interesting layered creation that you mix together with loose tomato juice and garlic. At Diwan in Cambridge, Ontario, it’s been layered with chickpeas, lentils, rice, and even some good ol’ elbow macaroni for good measure. Read more...

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