Henry Ramos and his shaker boys really knew their stuff. Originally known as the New Orleans Fizz, the Ramos Gin Fizz is one of New Orleans’ most famous cocktails. The cocktail has definitely come a long way from the days prior to “The Noble Experiment” or what was commonly known as “The Prohibition”. With its [...]
Jailhouse on the rocks, anyone? Elvis will probably find this variation of one of his more popular songs a bit on the culinary side. A couple of former inmates working as the kitchen staff of a swanky resto will definitely raise the eyebrow of some people but reality bites . . . reality shows that [...]
“Life is a paradox” – Nancy Cartwright A paradox is something that reveals a seemingly opposing nature and Sweeney’s has an item in their menu that is a paradox of sorts – a vegetarian “meatball.” This fitting finale on the meatball quest will definitely give vegans and health-conscious food junkies alike something to look forward [...]
Trout Lake will never know what hit it! This Thursday about a hundred geeks, civilians, and their families are expected to descend upon the beach in search of treasures and adventures of the digital variety. SMCYVR and Nokia Canada have combined forces to produce a 21st Century-style treasure hunt which will guide teams around the [...]
If you’re as gaga for tea as Gaga here, you won’t want to miss the 5th Annual Prêt-A-Pour-Tea & Inaugural Prêt-A-Pour-Nuit events in October. By day, wear your crispest suit and snappiest trilby; by night, wear your slinkiest dress and a fascinating fascinator (well, that’s not a look that flatters all genders, but you can [...]
The Land of the Rising Sun usually evokes images of sashimi, sushi and other raw sea products that bring out the natural flavour of food. However, there is another side of Japanese cuisine that has been quite popular among the young professionals of this highly-developed yet deeply-traditional nation in the western part of the Pacific. [...]
“Adventure is a worthwhile in itself” – Amelia Earheart Indeed, it was a worthwhile adventure into the Land of the Sleeping Dragon right in the heart of Vancouver. The ‘Lion’s Head’ is a customary dish in Shanghai, which usually has pork as its main ingredient, and is normally boiled or steamed. There is also a [...]
“A man’s errors are his portals of discovery” – James Joyce And this was one error that allowed us to come across something wonderful. After peeling off the layers that has wrapped Bin 942 with the false impression of being just another hyped-up tapas bar, the secret that lay within was discovered . . . [...]
A 15th century dish served with a 21st century twist, the meatballs with bruschetta at Cibo Trattoria are definitely something to rave about. The Swedish version of the meatball, with its contrasting tastes, is a no-nonsense dish which provides sustenance needed for the country’s temperate climate. A popular dish in that Nordic country, the Swedish [...]
“Nothing spoils lunch any quicker than a rogue meatball rampaging through your spaghetti” – Jim Davis Glowbal’s meatballs are neither rogue nor served with spaghetti, they’re served in style. Various cultures all throughout the world have their own versions of the meatball, either as a part of a dish or simply served as a dish [...]