‘Fresh Burger’ // Fonzie Burger, Rome IT

A kosher lemongrass beef patty served on a white bun with mixed greens, guacamole, and garlic sauce. ‘Fresh’ is not generally the Continue reading →

Tostones Rellenos // La Cubana, Toronto ON

Crispy twice-fried plantains topped with picadillo-seasoned minced beef, crema, green onions, and jalapeño peppers. I spent a year in Havana Continue reading →

Texas Burger with Elote // Lucky Platter, Evanston IL

A seasoned all-beef patty topped with sweet glazed bacon, melted cheddar, lettuce, cucumber, barbecue sauce and thin-sliced onion rings on Continue reading →

Brisket Sandwich // Barque, Toronto ON

A soft toasted bun piled high with incredibly tender slices of barbecued beef brisket, crunchy red cabbage slaw, fried onion Continue reading →

Com Ga Xao Sa, Cha Gio // Pho Bac 97, Montreal QU

Strips of tender chicken sauteed with lemongrass and chili with sticky white rice, fresh shrimp spring rolls with two fantastic 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 →