© 2012 julie. All rights reserved.
i grew up on chinese food. whether eating at home or out at restaurants, it was all about the cantonese food. my parents rarely deviated from this cuisine. after all, ‘mainlanders’ were a scarcity in our city when i was … Continue reading
© 2011 julie. All rights reserved.
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
© 2010 julie. All rights reserved.
my love affair with indian food started a decade ago — the layers of flavours, the subtle differences in spicing, the sweet, the salty, and the tangy. up until recently, i had only patronized restaurants that specialized in the food … Continue reading
© 2010 julie. All rights reserved.
** rumi grill & café has restructured and changed its menu. it is now called rumi express ** as soon as i entered rumi grill & café, i was greeted by the smell of charcoal-grilled meat. the intoxicating aromas were like … Continue reading
© 2008 julie. All rights reserved.
there are a few things to remember when deciding to eat at marven’s. first, try not to eat a lot on the day of the meal. second, wear loose-fitting clothing. third, if you are going for supper on the weekend, … Continue reading
© 2007 julie. All rights reserved.
“mild, medium, or spicy?” that is the question posed when you place your order. purists might say that you cannot pick the heat level of your meal because each dish has it’s own unique spicing. part of me agrees, but the … Continue reading