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Oh, what a bird!

Oh, what a bird!

I know I know I know. I reviewed Town two months ago. This isn’t more of that. It’s merely a little addendum, an afterbite, a “Hurrah!” for its roast chicken, not ordered or mentioned in my March report. Mentioned now. I [read more]

Ottawa Gold Medal Plates 2012: The Competing Chefs are announced!

Ottawa Gold Medal Plates 2012: The Competing Chefs are announced!

It’s official Ottawa! The competing chefs at this year’s Gold Medal Plates culinary competition on November 5th at the National Arts Centre will be: Norm Aitken, Juniper Kitchen & Wine Michael Blackie, National Arts Centre Chris Deraiche, The Wellington Gastropub Jason [read more]

A Taste for Life, 2012: Good Food for a Good Cause

A Taste for Life, 2012: Good Food for a Good Cause

Once again, the good people at A Taste for Life are staging their annual Dining Out in support of Bruce House and The Snowy Owl Aids Foundation. Participating restaurants are donating 25% of proceeds. Mark the date: April 25th and [read more]

Taste & Travel, issue 5

Behold, fellow Culinary Travellers, the spring issue of Taste & Travel Magazine, now in fine book and magazine stores everywhere. I draw your attention to a marvellous piece about Campbell River salmon by Anita Stewart (newly minted Order of Canada recipient, [read more]