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Whither Canada? Eats, Shoots and Maple Leaves
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1. McCord Museum of Canadian History
If you hold the French and Indian War in high esteem as a critical event in determining mastery of North America, the McCord Museum has artifacts on display that will pique your curiosity.
If you aren't a huge fan of that war , do not fret-- there is…More »
2. Mon Shing
Mon Shing, where bad service is the thing...
So we had finished up a morning of exploring the Jardin Botanique and were thinking Chinese food so a trip to Chinatown was in order.
And Mon Shing seemed promising enough at first, with a $28 feast for two…More »
3. Parc du Mont-Royal
The first 30 seconds of Arcade Fire's "Wake Up" should be blasting from loudspeakers when you make it to the Chalet du Mont-Royal in the Parc du Mont-Royal.
That audio clip would neatly summarize the experience of increasing awe as your eyes behold…More »
4. The Keg Mansion
Take the veritable Keg chain menu, add a Victorian era mansion, sprinkle in tales of ghosts and you'll have the Keg Mansion.
It's as if Ruth's Chris suddenly purchased the Merchant's House in NYC and preserved the exterior in a mashup called "Ruth's…More »
5. Mackenzie House
William Lyon Mackenzie...a towering figure in Toronto and Canadian history who was a printing press newsman, mayor, rebel, exile and more!
You'll learn about all those phases of Mackenzie's life while visiting his well preserved house.
We stopped by…More »
6. Wanda's Pie In The Sky
Toronto, ON M5T 2M2
Canada
(416) 236-7585
Categories:
Bakeries,
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Well they tell me of a pie up in the sky
Waiting for me when I die...
I wonder if Jimmy Cliff visited Wanda's Pie in the Sky before he penned the lyrics to reggae classic "The Harder They Come".
For I'd be a happy man if upon expiring and entering the…More »
7. Patty King
Toronto, ON M5T 1M1
Canada
(416) 977-3191
Category:
Caribbean
Neighbourhood: Kensington Market
Patty king, patty king, baker's man.
Bake me doubles as fast as you can.
And charge only $1.50!
And see me come back for more, turning my doubles into a home run I suppose?
My wife warned me that eating doubles might be messy. This is based on past…More »
8. Future Bakery & Cafe
Toronto, ON M5S 1Y2
Canada
(416) 922-5875
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: The Annex
I have seen the future and it works...sort of.
While walking along Bloor at 11:30pm, my wife and I came across restaurant after restaurant, closed.
Nataraj? Closed. Assorted thai places, closed.
Too tired after our flight and airport experience to…More »
9. Diner's Corner
Toronto, ON M4Y 1L8
Canada
(416) 929-7031
Category:
Caribbean
Neighbourhoods: Church-Wellesley Village, Downtown Core
My review of Diner's Corner must unfortunately assume the role of Diner's Complaint: disappointment.
At first I was quite excited that the restaurant was open after 10pm and was within walking distance (lengthy walking distance) of the hotel we were…More »
10. Old Montreal Keg Steakhouse and Bar
The Keg, or Le Keg en Francais, provided much needed sustenance (of the alcoholic and foodstuff variety) after a day of walking the narrow rues of Vieux Montreal.
On a Saturday night around 10pm the place was jamming. So much so that we had a 20…More »
11. The Keg
We were faced with a dilemma: either wait 30 minutes for a table indoors or be seated immediately but contend with the cooler temperatures of Ottawa. We opted for the latter, were quickly seated, buttoned up our jackets and readied our appetites. The…More »
12. Rideau Hall
After a much longer walk than anticipated from the downtown area (tourist maps can be deceiving!), we arrived at the gate of Rideau Hall.
While reviewing a non-eating establishment, I cannot help but give a tip of the hat to the hot dog stand…More »
13. Marché De La Villette
Montreal, QC H2Y 2A3
Canada
(514) 807-8084
Categories:
Caterers,
Specialty Food,
Grocery
Our last lunch in Montreal was at Marche De La Villette, a decision sparked mainly by the appearance of meat and meat models hanging in the window and the sounds of accordion music escaping past the door.
The place seemed more French than the French…More »
14. Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal
Pictures do not prepare the visitor for the awe inspiring sight of the Basilica's interior. The word awesome is used far too casually these days but here is a case where its use is entirely called for: Notre Dame is truly awesome.
I was taken aback by…More »
15. Lord Elgin Hotel
Located across the street from Confederation Park and a five minute walk to the attractions of Parliament Hill, the Lord Elgin was a strategically positioned base for our explorations of Ottawa.
Our room was on the second floor and therefore lacked…More »
16. The Haunted Walk of Ottawa
The Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa is one of several tours offered by Haunted Walks, Inc. They have a kiosk in the row of tourists booths on Elgin Street a bit past D'Arcy McGee's pub. Their main office is on Clarence Street. Additionally, Haunted…More »
17. Mamma Grazzi's Kitchen
In search of an eating establishment that would neither break the bank nor be populated by drunken college kids, we discovered Mamma Grazzi's, a secluded stone building in a somewhat quieter area of the Byward Market.
We were led down a flight of…More »
18. Eggspectation Resto-Cafe
One year later and while still a fan of Eggspectation Resto-Cafe, the service delays force me to detract a star.
It forced others to leave while we were there as for some reason they didn't like being ignored. Here's a tip for future visitors to…More »
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6/1/2010
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19. Chapelle Notre-Dame-De-Bonsecours Musee Marguerite B
This episode of Chapelle's show takes us back to the 1600's and focuses on a young woman named Marguerite Bourgeoys. (She was canonized in 1982).
She's considered the 'mother of the colony', the colony being Ville-Marie, the future Montreal. Called to…More »
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Montauk Talk (5)Be a Montauk Monster and experience what the eastern end of Long Island has to offer. |
Longuyland Gatsby (4)Forget how it's really pronounced. Grab a zipcar, ride the LIRR and experience the counties of Nassau and Suffolk. |
London Called. (7)I answered and here is what we did on a recent trip to the UK. |
Mrs Astor's Dead, Long Live Astoria! (4)Where to eat in the namesake of John Jacob Astor and love a piano too, Mr. Steinway. |
A REal GOod Park. (4)West of Forest Hills, East of Elmhurst and centered on my plate. |
Don't know much about history... (7)Here's how to learn more at various sites across NYC. |
French New York (14)Je mange, tu manges..we all eat French food.Restaurants that feature steak frites, charcuterie, crepes and more. Soundtrack of Maurice Chevalier recommended. |
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