How great is it that Canada can boast two wonderful cities so closely situated! Whether you find yourself in Montreal or Toronto, you know that you’ll be able to dine in restaurants that will be equally delightful. Case in point, these two restaurants are both oh so worth exploring — pronto:
Market 17 – Fort Lauderdale Calling
There was a time when every meal I prepared looked like a smorgasbord. I was trying to satisfy all the hungry palates in my blended family. Then my husband declared that he wanted just one, maybe two, dishes on the table at mealtime. What? Less is more? Despite my husband’s yearnings for simplicity, I’m still…
Caprice Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
It isn’t everyday that you stop for a bite in an unknown place and fall upon a gem. Resto Caprice, located just outside of Quebec City in Saint-Augustine-de-Demaures, seems to be in the middle of nowhere, but is obviously close enough to civilization to have that je-ne-sais-quoi of fine cuisine. Sample their salad with its exquisite quintessential Canadian dressing (which…
El Rey Del Taco – Authentic Mexican Cuisine
I can already smell the fragrant red purées, soups and sauces. That’s only natural if you’re at Jean Talon Market on the hunt for bushels of plum tomatoes and red bell peppers. As we lurched towards the car overloaded with produce, our stomachs growling, we stumbled on El Rey Del Taco and its authentic Mexican…
Kinoya Japanese Restaurant and Bistro – Izakaya-style
You’re likely an octopus ball virgin, right? I was—until we stumbled upon this Izakaya-style restaurant featuring Japanese pub cuisine. The crazy pell mell cave walls with stamped Japanese messages and banners made for a fitting backdrop to some of their equally far out dishes. With a little help from my friend Google, I quickly honed in…
Orange is the New Dinner Café
Yo! Orange is the New Black is sucking up all of my jittery cooking time. So, here’s the first JC restaurant review to tantalize your taste buds. Orange Café in Montreal, offering a wide variety of breakfast and lunch foods, is now THE hot new dinner spot from Thursday to Sunday evenings. Renovated and superchef ready you’ll be…