New food court at the Jewish General Hospital is a delight mikecohen June 15, 2017 9338 Since it opened last December, I have been curious to experience the new food court in Pavillion K of the Jewish General Hospital. It replaced the longstanding cafeteria, which was never a spot I particularly w...
A Taste of the Caribbean – June 21-25, Old Port of Montreal LiveEvents June 14, 2017 3309 A Taste of the Caribbean The Rum Edition A Taste of the Caribbean (TOTC) is Quebec’s premier Caribbean cultural event. From its beginnings in 1999, TOTC’s mission has been to promote the colorful diversity...
Pacini restaurants offer up plenty of variety and announces new program battling food waste mikecohen May 19, 2017 9634 Restaurant Rap Pacini Restaurants When I heard that the Pacini restaurant chain had launched a new program to deal with food waste, I was intrigued. Every year on Earth, people waste 1.3 billion tons of ...
Native Montrealer Harold Seltzer is the king of steak in St. Petersburg Florida mikecohen April 20, 2017 6793 PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - When I began planning our first family vacation to St. Petersburg, Florida I explored what the restaurant options were. Harold Seltzer’s Steakhouse immediately drew my attention. I quickly...
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon – Montréal! at the Casino is a special dining experience mikecohen April 3, 2017 7444 L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Montréal! From the moment I heard about the arrival of the prestigious L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Montréal! at the Casino I knew I just had to experience this culinary masterp...
Wine, Candles and Music in Fredericksburg, Texas Julie Kalan March 24, 2017 5497 Fredericksburg, Texas In the heart of the Texas Hill Country, about an hour northwest of San Antonio, the small town of Fredericksburg beckons visitors with shopping, dining, wineries and charm. Founded in the...
Mikado Montreal celebrates 30 years of serving some of the best sushi in town mikecohen March 14, 2017 11008 Restaurant Rap There was a time not too long ago when I did not particularly care for sushi. We’d go to a sushi restaurant or pick it up for home and I’d generally order chicken or salmon teriyaki. However,...
The flashy and wonderful 40 Westt Steakhouse & Bar mikecohen February 27, 2017 12259 You don’t have to be a West Islander to enjoy the flashy and wonderful 40 Westt Steakhouse & Bar For many years I have heard so many wonderful things about 40 Westt Steakhouse & Bar, conveniently loca...
The only Moxie’s Grill & Bar is making its mark in downtown Montreal mikecohen February 4, 2017 11938 Restaurant Rap It has been nearly three years since the first Moxie's Grill & Bar landed in Montreal, on Robert Bourassa (nee University) between René-Lévesque and Cathcart. Why did it take me and my ...
Je t’aime en Chocolat – February 10-12, Marché Bonsecours LiveEvents February 4, 2017 3143 6th edition Je t'aime en Chocolat - The rendez-vous for all chocolate lovers The best chocolate masters, chefs and fashion designers of Quebec are ready to show and marry their talents! Je t'aime en Chocolat,...