Category Archives: Canada

January 2, 2012
7:26 PM
by: Uhockey

Vij’s, Vancouver BC

  Having gotten used to waiting in lines for restaurants without reservations in Vancouver our final meal of the visit would be at perhaps the city’s most well regarded dining destination, Vij’s, an Indian hot spot often sporting hour plus … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Canada, Dessert, Food, Vacation, Vancouver, Vij's

January 2, 2012
3:36 PM
by: Uhockey

Kam Do, Michigan Noodle, and Phnom Penh, Vancouver BC

With Indian cuisine to come at Vij’s and Dim-Sum well covered by Jade and Sea Harbour while my family requested more “traditional” breakfast fare for the rest of the trip, a trio of additional stops would round out my sampling … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Dessert, Food, Kam Do, Michigan Noodle, Phnom Penh, Pork, Richmond, Vacation, Vancouver

January 1, 2012
6:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Thomas Haas, Twisted Fork Bistro, Thierry, and Faubourg Paris, Vancouver BC

As Dim Sum was (literally) not everyone’s cup-of-tea during our trip to Richmond and Vancouver and the phrase “Chinese dumplings and noodles are not breakfast” was heard more than once a number of additional stops would be made to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, British Columbia, Canada, Coffee, Croissant, Faubourg Paris, Macaroon, Pork, Thierry, Thomas Haas, Twisted Fork Bistro, Vacation, Vancouver

December 31, 2011
11:59 PM
by: Uhockey

L’Abbatoir, Vancouver BC

As most gourmands, fine diners, and even ‘foodies’ realize, dining out on a major holiday is often a situation marred by high prices, limited menus, rushed service, and a subpar experience aside from the intrinsic special nature of the holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, British Columbia, Canada, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Food, Gnocchi, Ice Cream, L'Abbatoir, Pork, Vacation, Vancouver

December 31, 2011
8:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Sea Harbour and Jade Seafood Restaurant, Richmond BC

Having heard that Vancouver and Richmond feature some of the most interesting Asian cuisine on this side of the Pacific but largely out of my element save for a few excursions to taste Peking Duck or Dim Sum in Chicago … Continue reading →

Posted in British Columbia, Canada, Crab, Dessert, Jade Seafood Restaurant, Richmond, Sea Harbour, Vacation, Vancouver

November 9, 2009
6:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Canoe, Toronto ON Canada

Read a list of the restaurant “who’s who” in Toronto and you’re certain to find at least one reference to the Oliver & Bonacini family of restaurants – and if that list is one of fine dining you’re likely to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Canada, Canoe, Dessert, Foie, Gnocchi, Lobster, Sweetbreads, Toronto, Vacation

November 9, 2009
1:46 PM
by: Uhockey

School Bakery and Cafe, Toronto ON Canada

Monday breakfast in Toronto is a bit tricky – much like dinner on a Sunday it seems that most places are closed. Having already tried Aunties and Uncles as well as Bonjour Brioche a quick browse of the Toronto e-magazines … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Canada, Coffee, cupcakes, Food, French Toast, School Bakery and Cafe, Toronto, Vacation

November 9, 2009
12:59 AM
by: Uhockey

Colborne Lane, Toronto ON Canada

All in all I’m of mixed feelings about “molecular gastronomy.” While the best meal of my entire life was at Alinea and many consider El Buli to be the best restaurant in the world I have to say that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Canada, Dessert, Foie, Food, Tasting Menu, Toronto, Vacation

November 8, 2009
5:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Conviction, Toronto ON Canada

Present in many incarnations since debuting in 2005 as a Bakery and Bistro, Marc Thuet really doesn’t need much of an introduction in Toronto’s dining scene. Classically trained, uniquely creative, and often cited as a master of complex flavors, Thuet’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Canada, Conviction, Dessert, Foie, Food, French Toast, Pork, Sweetbreads, Toronto, Truffle, Vacation

November 8, 2009
12:59 PM
by: Uhockey

Bonjour Brioche, Toronto ON Canada

Let me be the first to admit that I am a big fan of French bistro-style breakfasts – I rank Keller’s Bouchon and Francois Payard’s options as well as Butler and the Chef amongst my favorite breakfast/brunch spots of all … Continue reading →

Posted in Bonjour Brioche, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Canada, Coffee, French Toast, Pork, Toronto, Vacation

November 7, 2009
9:39 PM
by: Uhockey

Bymark, Toronto ON Canada

When planning my visit to Toronto I knew I’d have time for three breakfasts, three lunches, and two dinners – a fan of unique experiences and avant-garde cuisine I knew Colborne Lane would be one of my dinners and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread Basket, Bymark, Canada, Dessert, Foie, Gnocchi, Lobster, Tasting Menu, Toronto, Vacation

November 7, 2009
4:51 PM
by: Uhockey

Lai Wah Heen, Toronto ON Canada

After a great visit to the AGO with an old friend it was time for lunch. Originally trying to decide between Moroco’s Brunch and Lai Wah Heen’s Dim Sum Lunch we decided on Dim Sum as I’d already had plenty … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Foie, Food, Lai Wah Heen, Lobster, Pork, Toronto, Vacation

November 7, 2009
12:26 PM
by: Uhockey

Nadege Patisserie and Aunties and Uncles, Toronto ON Canada

Making my first trip to Toronto in over two years for the Hall of Fame Game and Hockey Hall of Fame Induction gala I was excited to make my first visit as an epicure who actually has the money to … Continue reading →

Posted in Aunties and Uncles, Breakfast, Canada, Coffee, Croissant, French Toast, Macaroon, Nadege, Pancakes, Toronto