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BOUS Montreal: a NEW Persian Restaurant Redefining Elegant Cuisine

An exciting addition to Montreal’s fine-dining scene, BOUS has arrived with the kind of quiet confidence only a restaurant that knows exactly what it’s doing can pull off. Fresh from its soft launch, the space already feels poised to become one of the city’s most compelling new openings — a modern Persian restaurant that respects ...

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Three easy holiday recipes with avocados from Mexico

This holiday season, I've partnered with Avocados From Mexico to create three fairly simple and very healthy dishes that will surely impress your guests. Avocados From Mexico are a great choice to add some creamy texture and colour to your appetizers or mains because they are produced in Mexico year-round in an ideal climate, making ...

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Mirepoix – Chef for hire (at home or at the chalet)

At the end of March, I was invited to a luxury chalet in the Laurentians to experience an at-home (or in this case, at-chalet) private chef dinner. The concept was launched recently by the charming and talented duo, Jules and Jasmine. Chef Jules Bruneau is well-known in the Québecois community ever since he became a ...

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Take a gourmet trip to Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Who doesn’t love Italian food? If you’re interested in trying authentic ingredients from Emilia-Romagna, the home of Prosciutto di Parma DOP, Mortadella Bologna IGP, Modena balsamic vinegar IGP and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, then you should try one (or all!) of these three gourmet meal boxes that were created to help bring the region and its ...

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Celebrate love at Montreal’s Sofitel this Valentine’s Day

Montreal's Sofitel is celebrating this Valentine's Day with a special menu for two either in their dining room at the Restaurant Renoir or as part of a romantic staycation package at the hotel. I had the pleasure of receiving the menu at home this weekend to be able to share it with you. Conceived by ...

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Chez Lévêque, Chez Vous

Last weekend, Brasserie Chez Lévêque sent me a wide assortment of dishes from their current takeout menu as well as a few of their signature sous-vide dishes to have on hand for later. This classic French eatery and I have something quite significant in common, we are both celebrating 50 years this year. Established in 1972, ...

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