Take your taste buds abroad
Drogheria Fine, a tiny, tasty-smelling Italian store, is the pride and joy of its owner, Franco Gattuso who…
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No wheat for you!
From cereal to pasta, there is an ever-increasing supply of gluten-free food appearing on grocery shelves and in restaurants. I didn’t show an interest in eating gluten-free until this past summer when I read the book Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist in Wisconsin.
Calling all bakers and cake lovers
On Oct. 27 and 28, Montreal had its first Cake Show and Design Competition at the Sports complex of Vanier College. For their first edition, it was surprisingly well organized and all proceeds went to the charitable organization Dans la Rue, which works with at-risk youth.
My Cup of Tea blossoms with health benefits
My Cup of Tea is a quaint shop that houses a wide range of holistic Asian teas, packaged…
Some like it raw: Crudessence puts a twist on classic foods
I tend to find that many of the vegan restaurants I have attended in the past have had the three ‘Ps’ of dread — pretentious crowds, pitiful proportions, and pricey, bland food. So you must understand my initial disappointment when my dining partner decided to surprise me with a raw vegan restaurant called Crudessence.
Organic food – friend or trend?
Eating organic nowadays seems like the trendy thing to do, but is the price worth it?
Give your canine teeth a rest and feast like a herbivore
Thai vegetarian restaurant ChuChai, vegan diner Aux Vivres, veggie cafe Lola Rosa, and veggie-lover's "hidden gem" Bonnys make for great vegetarian cuisine.
In a Nutshell: It’s that apple time of year
School’s started, temperatures are dropping, and any day now those bright green leaves will transform into reds, yellows, and oranges. Seems to be that time of the year again!
Concordia cheap eats
I was so excited when I discovered Nilufar last year; I was told this was the place to…
Food truck Fridays
The food truck craze has finally taken Montreal by storm! Ever since these trucks have become popular amongst foodies, many Montrealers have been dying to try a sample.
Chic meets cheesy in Little Burgundy
Have you ever sat down at a classy restaurant with a craving for something big and greasy instead…
Val’s Bites: Guilt-free comfort food
Comfort food. The quest for it is just about the only thing that keeps me from retreating into…