By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca I’ve been a subscriber to Living Social for some time but have never got around to actually purchasing any of their “deals”, until now that is. A couple of weeks ago I took the plunge and purchased a few for Montreal restaurants and this Saturday I decided […]
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Music & Menu Magic at Maddie’s
By Tracey Hill for Curtains Up The word ‘convenient’ isn’t how most restaurateurs would describe their establishments. But at Maddie’s Place, ‘convenient’ is sexier than Channing Tatum in a thin cotton t-shirt on a humid day. Taking the 20 to the Mercier Bridge after rush hour took about 13-14 minutes, and Maddie’s Place is 2 […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend.
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Kebabs on the Barbie! Everyone should now be well ensconced into barbecuing, I know I am, at every opportunity. When I think of grilling I immediately think of those wonderful skewered meats and vegetables that we call kebabs. Kebabs originated in the Middle East and were mainly […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmes.ca Canh Chua Whenever I think of soups I immediately run to South East Asia. Soups are a household staple in these countries and boy do they know how to make them…packed full of flavor and freshness with vegetables, meats and seafood garnered from the local village markets. […]
Chef Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmts.ca Panko Crusted Soft Shell Crab with Ginger Ponzu Sauce This is the time of year I rush out to my local seafood store and stock up on these delectable crustaceans (They can be frozen). These highly prized delicacies are only available for a short period, usually April […]
Joe Beef, Paying Homage!
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca I lay in bed last night with so many thoughts, words and images dancing around in my head. Where do I begin? How do I approach this column and do it the justice it deserves. One thing is for sure, the mere ritualistic mention of the decor, […]
Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Tomatillo and Poblano Gazpacho This wonderful summer soup originally from the Andalucía region of Spain finds its way to my table on numerous occasions during the summer when its main ingredient,tomatoes, are at their sweetest best… Traditional gazpacho is made by using a mortar and pestle to […]
Coming home to Joe Beef.
By Tracey Hill for Curtains Up I will NOT discuss the food at Joe Beef. I will NOT go into flavor, spice, inventive combinations, local produce and smart presentation. Nope…no way, José. Expounding upon the humble, yet other-worldly savors that tempted our picky, hard-to-please palates is something I will leave to my colleague, Chef Michael […]
BBQ….Gas or Charcoal?
By Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Not a mind altering dilemma, but one that always raises its head when contemplating that purchase of a new BBQ grill. To be honest either choice has its pros and its cons. When I was younger it was easy, we didn’t have a choice, charcoal was the […]
Michael’s Quick, Easy and Delish Dish for the Weekend
By Chef Michael Minorgan for Curtains Up www.globalgourmets.ca michael@globalgourmets.ca Ecuadorian Seafood Ceviche Ceviches or cebiches as you all probably know is a seafood dish primarily found in Central and South America. They incorporate very fresh fish and seafood marinated in a citrus juice (usually lime) and seasoned with cilantro and onions. Some ceviches have added […]