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Tasting Notes | Lunch at Taste in Calgary
[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/2009 Lunch at Taste in Calgary/”/] Spiced Almonds These almonds should come with a warning- all in one sweet, spicy and delicately salty. If you’ve ever tried to make these spiced nuts for yourself it can be a slight challenge. If your caramel is below temperature, your spiced nuts will be chewy- too high…
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Tasting Notes | Mala Ocean Tavern
[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Mala Ocean Tavern/”/] The Restaurant Mark Ellman, originally from California, first opened Maui Tacos in the late 1990’s with great success. Describing his food as “just off the beaten path,” Ellman delights in “the pleasure of the customers. I love the industry and its characters.” Lisa Chappel, general manager at the restaurant, who has…
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Tasting Notes | Dinner at Rush 2009
[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/2009 Dinner at Rush /”/] Conde de Caralt Cava and Strawberry fizz spoon Do you remember elementary school recess when some kid inevitably had a stash of candy from 7-11 to share with friends? Executive Chef Leboe’s grown up version- a fizzy strawberry and cream spoon explodes in the mouth with the Cava. Too…
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Tasting Notes | Cassis Monna et Filles
[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Cassis Monna Et Filles/”/] 721, chemin Royal, Saint-Pierre, Île d’Orléans, Quebec www.cassismonna.com Read more from our article on Quebec and the producers in the Fall 2009 issue of City Style and Living magazine.
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Tasting Notes | Boudoir
[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Boudoir/”/] The Restaurant “Couples are sitting outside on the patio, inside, Moroccan lamps, Buddha statues in the gaming area, and long bar give Boudoir Lounge immediate visual appeal. Gilbert Tourville, the owner, introduces himself. He explains the origins of the striking focal point of Boudoir that we have been eyeing. “I bought this church…