Tag Archive | "tasting party"

DINING, FOOD + drinks | January 28, 2010

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Darth Vader’s Macaron Tasting Event at Point G

Darth Vader’s Macaron Tasting Event at Point G

I attended last December this wonderful event at Boutique Point G, a must-go place for french macarons in Montreal. They invited the cream of social media crowd for a tasting cocktail at their store. Although I was sick, I could not miss that. What about Darth Vader? It was the costume of a molecular chef hired for [...]

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DINING, EATING out | September 15, 2009

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Exquisite Prosciutto Tasting Lunch

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 [...]

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DINING, FOOD + drinks | March 7, 2009

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Be in a Better Mood with NEWTREE’s Alpha Chocolate

Be in a Better Mood with NEWTREE’s Alpha Chocolate

I love dark chocolate. So I am looking for good reasons to eat a few bites. I discovered the NEWTREE large chocolate bars at a local fruit and vegetable shop. The NEWTREE Alpha collection is available in 3 tempting flavors: pure, chili pepper and the exquisite thyme. It is made with 65% dark Belgium [...]

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