West of the City

Food

People have been using open flame to cook since time began. Centuries of experience has taught us how to master the flame and how to use the sweet, heady smoke to its full advantage, turning simple grilling into an art form. More

LOCAL FLAVOUR: Lowville Bistro

Small town Lowville, 15 minutes north of Burlington, casts a strange summer spell on people – sometimes the first (or fifth) time they drive through, usually on their way to somewhere else, they stop for a visit. But for others, like Lowville Bistro's owner Judie Starchuk, the enchantment is irresistible. She stayed. More

LOCAL FLAVOUR: J.A.C.'s Bistro

Cory Cherry is on a rare break from the kitchen, just before the dinner crowd starts filing into J.A.C's Bistro in Oakville. The 20-year chef and restaurant owner, visible in the open concept kitchen to all who dine here, has the house 24-hour tomato soup on a slow cook. It's part of what he calls a “labour-intensive” menu at the recently opened Italian- and French-influenced restaurant, one that specializes in earthy and slow-cooked dishes. More

LOCAL FLAVOUR: Pasquale's Trattoria

Pat Sinaguglia wasted no time in building his dream of becoming a restaurateur. Just as soon as he saw the ‘For Rent' sign plastered to the window of the building at 50 Lakeshore West in Oakville he immediately called the telephone number scrawled on it. Read More..

Mother of all grains

For all you quinoa lovers out there, rejoice! Finally, the beloved ancient grain is available in a box thanks to Casbah Natural Foods. Read More..

LOCAL FLAVOUR: The Gingerman Social Eatery

Don Wilson and Tina Luciani certainly know how to make their mark wherever they go. Read More..

Stocking The Cellar

I have these incredible dreams. Read More..

LOCAL FLAVOUR: Rogues

Tony Pereira's phone rings more than a dozen times during the 30-minute interview for this story. Read More..

LOCAL FLAVOUR: The Alex Restaurant

For years when Chef Matt Kershaw went out to dinner, he had one rule: no one can order the same thing. Read More..

FOOD: My Fair Fennel

Fennel is very much a marathon vegetable, since it's edible as an herb and a green; its laundry list of health properties and health benefits keeps on going. Read More..

Home-baked decadence without the fuss

Fairhome Interiors is serving up Luxe by Wildly Delicious cupcake mixes, 2-tier cupcake stands and silicone flower baking cups. Read More..

Gordon Ramsay's World Kitchen

What do you fancy for dinner tonight? Italian? Chinese? French? With so many varieties of cuisine on offer in our multicultural world, Gordon Ramsay has put together an amazing book featuring interpretations of his favourite recipes from around the globe. Read More..

Introducing Black Creek Porter at the LCBO

Black Creek Porter, the first commercially available beer from the Black Creek Historic Brewery is now available in select LCBO stores. Read More..

Port

It started out as a simple utilitarian product. Read More..

XANGO Juice

XANGO is the first company to bring a premium mangosteen beverage to a global market. Read More..

Bubbly

I only drink Champagne when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Read More..

It's Tea Time

DAVIDsTEA is a young Canadian company on a quest to revolutionize the way people think about tea. Read More..

Perfect Stocking Stuffer

Breakfast Clubs of Canada, in partnership with National Bank Financial Group, is tempting gourmets with a tin of delicious, healthy cookies to help support school breakfast programs across the country. Read More..

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