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DINING, EATING out | November 3, 2009

Tea Service at Windsor Arms Hotel

I went to Toronto for two days last week to research stories for my blog, to attend a social media event and to meet people. One thing on my list was having a formal tea service. When I saw that Windsor Arms starts serving their tea service at 1 pm, I jumped at the occasion. Some [...]

DINING, EATING out | September 15, 2009

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Exquisite Prosciutto Tasting Lunch

I had a special lunch twelve days ago. Hivron and her husband Paolo Macchi received me for a tasting of their products at a local restaurant in Old Montreal. While talking to Hivron during the lunch, I discovered that we have several things in common. We both studied interior design for one thing. Prosciutto crudo Macchi imports [...]

DINING, EATING out | September 9, 2009

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Muvbox Pop-Up Diner Concept

We have seen a few European examples of portable restaurants established in shipping containers from a promotional campaigns. Architects assembled containers into houses for years. This year, restauranteur Daniel Noiseux revamped the trailer diner concept. The first Muxbox fast-food restaurant unit sits in the Old Port of Montreal for the summer season. They will close soon. My [...]

DINING, EATING out | August 23, 2009

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My Gastronomic Meal at Basilic et Cacao

Naming a restaurant Basil and Cacao is a sure way to grab my attention. I had the pleasure of eating a wonderful gastronomic at Basilic et Cacao located in Eastman, Quebec last Friday night. Friends who were vacationing in the region invited us. We are glad we drove from Montreal to experience a delightful meal. [...]

DINING, EATING out

June 30, 2009

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Chez Papa in San Francisco | Restaurant Review

This is a delicious French restaurant in San Francisco with a beautiful quiet terrace, set on a plaza not far from Blue Bottle Coffee. I am showing you the lunch we ate on the terrace of Chez Papa on Mint Plaza last Monday. My Grilled Arctic Char with Fingerling Potatoes, Capers, Lemon and Brown Butter was [...]

DINING, EATING out

June 30, 2009

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Restaurants are Embracing Twitter to Reach their Customers

I told you on my other blog that Twitter can be an efficient marketing vehicle for businesses. One type of business that benefits well from the free marketing platform that Twitter provides are local restaurants. What I like is that I decide which local stores and restaurants I want to follow on Twitter. This way, I [...]

DINING, EATING out

April 26, 2009

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Restaurant La Montée is a Treat

A few weeks ago, we were invited by a couple to eat at La Montée. I am delighted that L. & S. selected this restaurant because the food at La Montée is exquisite. The service is courteously friendly. The cuisine is North American. Their modern dishes are influenced by our French cooking background. The menu at [...]

DINING, EATING out

April 2, 2009

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Le Canard Libéré is the place for Brome Lake Ducks in Montreal

I parked in front of Le Canard Libéré yesterday as I went to take pictures of a store on Saint-Laurent Street. It was just after lunchtime and I did not have lunch yet. I saw that they served gourmet sandwiches. I entered for some take-out food and I got out with food provisions from their delicatessen. [...]

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