If you’re looking for things to do in Nova Scotia, add these seven culinary adventures to your East Coast road trip itinerary.
If you're on East Coast Canada, here are the best Nova Scotia wineries and Nova Scotia breweries to visit this year.“I’m not humorless but using sex to sell alcohol is a little trite and boring.” Food writer Robert Hudder gives his two awesome cents on booze marketing…as well as some unconventional Valentine’s Day cocktail ideas. Continue Reading →
Posts by: Robert Hudder
Introducing Levetto, Toronto’s Newest Italian Restaurant
A first look at Levetto, a chilled out Italian restaurant in Toronto’s west end. Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day Tipples
For Mother’s Day, food writer Robert Hudder shares his “Mom-tinis” recipes, inspired by the women in his life. Continue Reading →
Toronto’s Bareburger: Local, Organic and Delicious
Bareburger, the hot new New York City chain, has just arrived in Toronto! A preview of the restaurant’s local, organic, and delicious menu. Continue Reading →
World of Whisky: An Intercontinental Whisky Tour at The Forth, Toronto
Scotch from Scotland is always the first thing that crosses my mind when I hear whisky. That connection has been broken for me due to this event. For the first time this year, Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2015, has not a Scotch in the top five.
Both the Scottish and the Greeks claim to invented the whiskey world, so it is no surprise that on a cold Thursday evening, I found myself attending the World of Whisky event at The Forth on the Danforth. I could tell you all about an event that passed in breathless language in such a way that would make you wish you were there but I’m not about inducing jealousy. Instead, what knowledge I learned about world whisky and food pairings, I’ll share. Continue Reading →
Bacon, Bacon and More BACON: The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro, Toronto
The first rule of meat fight club is: you do not order a gourmet bacon burger without beer. The second rule of meat fight club is: bring a napkin and a bib!
A look inside The WORKS Gourmet Burger Bistro – an unapologetic restaurant focused solely on the burger. Continue Reading →
Five Festive Beer Cocktails with Scottish Ale
The holiday season brings out the best and worst in humankind. We celebrate by sharing “cheer” with our friends as they come in the door from the cold with a warming drink. Sometimes, we appreciate those punchbowls as a way to survive the holidays. Whichever type of cheerful person you are, we have a cup for you.
We were reminded of our obligation to turn away from our inner Grinches by receiving three recipes from Innis & Gunn, which we promptly tried, and thought up two more to help you through the winter and holiday season.
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How to Host a Kickass South African-Style Braai Party
To host a successful Braai Day, the first thing to do is to figure out what it is. In case you haven’t heard, Braai Day is a South African national holiday inspired by the spirit of barbeque and celebrates multiculturalism. Braai is also the Afrikaan term for barbeque – a popular pastime in South Africa (note to self: add South Africa to travel bucket list).
South Africa celebrates Heritage Day on September 24 — and to celebrate, some African wineries are hoping that you take up the tradition and host a Canada Braai Day party. Here’s how to throw a kickass Braai Day party. Continue Reading →