Fougasse Aux 2 Olives // Mamie Clafoutis, Montreal QU

Ropes of savoury fresh sourdough burst at the seams with juicy green and black olives. If you like olives, you Continue reading →

Beetroot Soup with Dumplings // Polonez, Toronto ON

Sweet beet broth with homemade dumplings and fresh dill. This soup is so good. The dumplings are deliciously tender and Continue reading →

Pesto Club // Mitzi’s, Toronto ON

A delicious double decker sandwich made with perfectly toasted sourdough, generous slices of roasted chicken, thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, Continue reading →

The Ron Bennington // Molly’s Cupcakes, Chicago IL

Moist chocolate cake filled with soft sweet peanut butter, topped with a rich dark chocolate ganache, and sprinkled with crunchy Continue reading →

Malbec Beef Empanada // 5411 Empanadas, Chicago IL

Slow-braised beef with sauteed carrots and onions in a malbec wine reduction wrapped in a savoury glazed pastry shell. Biting Continue reading →

Hidden Valley Ranch-Charred Broccoli-Carrot // iNG, Chicago IL

Charred broccoli, carrot slivers, and cauliflower florets topped with pea shoots and flower petals and served on a bed of Continue reading →

Basil Lemon Drop Martini // Mizuna, Spokane WA

Fragrant basil leaves muddled with ice, shaken with vodka and fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and served in a sugar-rimmed glass topped Continue reading →

Free Love Bar // Oso Negro, Nelson BC

A soft, chewy marshmallow rice crispy square stuffed with candied ginger, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, dates, and sunflower seeds and topped Continue reading →