Category Archives: epicurean adventures

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ta: there’s always room for (australian) pie

i have eaten many meat pies in my lifetime.  usually, i find myself devouring some variation of the tourtière at somebody’s christmas dinner party.  however, in the spring of 2010, i discovered something new.  ta (also known as tourtière australienne) had opened up … Continue reading

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rôtisserie panama: a rustic, family-style greek feast

for as long as i can remember, rotisserie panama stood on the corner of jean-talon and outremont.  it has withstood the test of time and remains a constant in the neighbourhood’s ever-changing restaurant landscape.  oddly enough, after nearly 3 decades of seeing … Continue reading

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staycation 2011: travelling the world without leaving town

i just spent two glorious weeks travelling the world!  well, not exactly.  between having had all four of my wisdom teeth extracted recently and trying to save money, i decided to turn my two weeks of vacation into a food-filled … Continue reading

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imadake: octopus balls for all!

no question about it, izakayas are popular places to indulge in food and drink. lying somewhere in between restaurant and bar, i like to describe them as japanese pubs. although many large cities already have their fair share of izakayas, they’ve … Continue reading

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damas: a culinary delight and visual feast

i know that for many people around the world a meal is hard to come by.  i’ll be the first to admit that i love to eat and sometimes find myself venturing into gluttonous territory.  i count myself as one … Continue reading

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halal 786: a different kind of spicy

southeast asian culinary traditions, with its interwoven histories, are often lumped together and commonly referred to as ‘indian cuisine.’  at least this is how it is in montreal.  the restaurants here, whether pakistani or sri lankan, will often advertise themselves … Continue reading