Arts, Culture and Entertainment in Montreal
I’m not quite sure how to approach this review. I feel a bit akin to David versus Goliath. Let me get the good stuff out here at the start. The ambiance is beyond reproach, located in Old Montreal with its exposed rustic brick walls a huge overhead wooden chandelier left over from its days as […]
I decided this week to venture out to one of Montreal’s BYOW restaurants that have been multiplying like rabbits as of late. It’s a pretty daunting list offering a myriad of choices. While perusing the on line reviews (which may or may not reflect the truth) I stumbled on one that caught my eye that […]
BUTTERSCOTCH CARAMEL CHEESECAKE It’s that time of year when a bit of indulgence is glorified, or at least tolerated only to be compensated for with those ill fated New Years resolutions. This week’s recipe is definitely one of those ultimate indulgences. Add it to your list of must tries for the holiday season…….Enjoy!
Butternut Squash, Porcini and Butterbean Stuffing Cake Stuffing is one of the best additions to a Christmas meal and there are many many variations. The question is always, ‘stuffing in or stuffing out’. I prefer ‘stuffing out’ as it gives, in my opinion, a better result and leaves your options for experimenting with ingredients […]
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up If you love the food of the Middle East, run don’t walk to its newest culinary pied piper, Sumac in Griffintown, just west of the Atwater Market. Sumac is not a fancy sit down culinary experience, it’s a very casual, hip place where conviviality and excellent fresh and healthy […]
VIETNAMESE SWEET AND SOUR SOUP Most Asian countries have their own version of a sweet and sour soup, this is the Vietnamese version called Canh Cua. It is usually a seafood soup and is indigenous to the Mekong Delta in southern Viet Nam. The sour taste comes from the tamarind and the sweet from […]
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up Westmount has always had its share of good restaurants, but recently the stakes have been raised quite a bit with the presence of acclaimed chef Antonio Park and the opening of his critically acclaimed restaurant Park on Victoria Avenue and his recent addition of the adjacent Lavendaria featuring the […]
CRANBERRY RELISH Cranberries are a major commercial crop in certain American states and Canadian provinces. Most cranberries are processed into products such as juice, sauce, jam, and sweetened dried cranberries, with the remainder sold fresh to consumers. Cranberry sauce is a traditional accompaniment to turkey at Christmas dinner in the United Kingdom and Thanksgiving […]
Indian cuisine is very regionalized with dishes varying greatly from province to province. In spite of this variety or maybe more importantly because of it, it is still one of the most flavorful, diverse and complex cuisines in the world. Indian cooks are rightfully known for their skillful use of spices and herbs. When it […]