Eating in New York: Chopped Cheese at Blue Sky Deli/Hajji’s in Harlem
A lot of food trends start in New York City and spread out across the continent. Many spring out of the many ethnic communities that call the city home. But…
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Eating in New York: Potato pancakes at a Ukrainian diner in the East Village
When doing my New York City dining option research, I did identify a few breakfast options. But with the long trek into Manhattan from Newark and my enjoyment of sleep,…
Eating in New York: Shake Shack
I know for most New York City food adventurers, regional burger chains aren’t near the top of their lists. But Shake Shack is to the Eastern US and In-and-Out is…
Eating in New York: Los Tacos No. 1
In my advance research for good eats to try during my trip to New York City, I decided to favour authenticity and value over fancy and bougie. And when Los…
Eating on the road: Keg’s prime rib a miss
I end up at The Keg maybe twice a year and I invariably order the same thing: garlic cheese toast appy, Keg classic NY strip with Caesar salad starter, mushrooms,…
Eating up the Hill: One Tuesday, two receptions, lots of seafood
Someone told me there were 13 receptions around Parliament Hill on Monday night. That may well be true, I don’t keep an exhaustive list. But I did delay my nightly…
Eating on the road: Three trains, three lunches with VIA Rail
I took the train down to Scarborough a few weeks back in business, which is really the best way to travel by train. But pro-tip: the bar car usually opens…
Eating off the Hill: Berlin street food in the German Ambassador’s backyard
Before Fall took full hold in Ottawa I had the opportunity to attend a reception at the German Ambassador to Canada’s residence in commemoration of the anniversary of German reunification.…
Eating up the Hill: Committee scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam
I feel at this point that, after seven years working in the halls of Parliament, I’ve sampled most of what the Hill’s catering services have to offer. But we had…
Eating up the Hill: Smashburgers with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
One of the highlights of the Parliamentary reception circuit has long been the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association annual beef BBQ in the East Block courtyard, held before the Ottawa weather gets…
Eating on the road: Penny’s Hot Chicken in Toronto
As chronicled previously, Nashville Hot Chicken is all the rage these days. Very on trend. And when delivered in chicken sandwich form it ticks several boxes for me. So finding…
Eating on the road: Wings at Gabriel’s Gate in Buffalo
I’m a big fan of chicken wings. But chicken wings done right. In Toronto, I had Duff’s Famous Wings. In Ottawa, there’s not really any good spots for wings. Local…
Eating up the Hill: The evolution of the caf’s General Tso Chicken
You’re not going to get high-quality Chinese food from a Parliament Hill Cafeteria — you’d do better at a nearby mall food court or, better yet, walk down to Sommerset…
Eating on the road: A smashburger in Muskoka
I’m always on the lookout for a good smashburger in my travels, and during my summer visit to Muskoka I was pointed to the Fare Food Co. It’s a food…
Eating off the Hill: Ein gutes deutsches Essen bei SchnitzelWorks — schnitzel lunch!
I again found myself with a rental car today before I head out of town for the long weekend tomorrow, and so my thoughts of course turned to where can…
We used to be able to disagree without thinking you’re being controlled by a global elitist cabal
Taking a break from food reviews because this is too long for Twitter. The harassment of female journalists and politicians has been highlighted by high-profile incidents in recent weeks. They…
Eating off the Hill: New McDonalds chicken sandwich, the McCrispy
I’m always on the look-out for chicken sammy updates, and so when I heard McDonald’s had a new chicken sandwich I knew I had to try it out for lunch…
Eating on the road: Coast in Vancouver
When I’m on the West Coast (aka the best coast) I need to have fish. It’s the rules. So when I took a break from work last night in Vancouver,…
Eating on the road: Smoque N’ Bones in Toronto
Regular readers will know I enjoy some good Texas-style BBQ, spoiled as I was for other options after a few trips to Austin for the real deal during my tech…
Eating on the road: Fusraro’s Italian Kitchen in Toronto
I’m down in Toronto for a week working in our community office and this trip I’m staying downtown, so I’m getting the opportunity to try some new restaurants. Last night,…