Good Hotel Food in Downtown Toronto
Bb33 bistro and brasserie at the Delta Chelsea (33 Gerard Street West) is much overlooked. Every meal I’ve had there has been outstanding – for food and service. And I love the gigantic ‘countryside’ murals. I know that a lot of out-of-town visitors stay here, so check it out. Clearly [...]
Tomorrow, SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7th, Toronto’s favourite Cajun restaurant is going sporty to cheer on the Saints. Watch the game on a cinema-size screen and kick up your taste buds with gumbo, jambalaya, hush puppies and all things hot ‘n spicy. Should be fun and a good intro to Mardi Gras season coming up on the [...]
TASTE the COUNTY: I haven’t talked about Prince Edward County (PEC) this year so let’s catch up. FYI: In my book, Billy’s Best Bottles Wines for 2009, read my recommendations about what to drink, where to stay and eat, and what to do in the County.
County red at the LCBO: SANDBANKS 08 Baco is a [...]
Posted in Travel Notes, Wine Picks | Also tagged Books & Company, Buddha Dog, Casa-Dea, Harvest Restaurant, Huff winery, Picnic, Prince Edward County, red wine, Sandbanks Winery, white wine |
One of my most favourite bar discoveries was here. But you gotta hop a plane to London. First off, let me tell you we’re not talking London Pub here nor a swoosh designer place. The bar at St. John Restaurant is unique in that the space is a covered alleyway so it feels like you’re [...]
If you’re around St. Lawrence Market, check out the one and only! It’s right at the back of the market beside Alex Cheese Shop.
Buster’s Sea Cove
93 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5E 1C3
(416) 369-9048
Posted in Billy's World | Also tagged cheap meals |
BEST KEPT SECRET FOR FOODIES
Harbord Street is semi-famous for its restaurants such as the elegant Splendido and Loire, modern bistros Messis and Harbord Room and gastropub Harbord House. But the best kept secret is a café/patisserie called Dessert Trends, or DT Bistro.
Located in a handsome building on the corner of Brunswick, it is an oasis [...]
There’s no shortage of great places to eat and drink in Stratford, Ontario. Sputnik’s espresso shop offers the edgy, sexy styling you’d expect in a major European city. Super cool or what. And my favourite coffee machine – an Electra. Balzac’s presents the lovely balance of old world comfort with friendly, urban service.
Also on the [...]
STONE ROAD GRILLE (sign outside says Rest) www.stoneroadgrille.com
If I lived in Niagara I’d be here a lot. It’s a casual pub/bistro place for topnotch food and wines at reasonable prices – served by intelligent, fun-loving staff. Judging by the amount of wine consumed, everyone seems to be as comfortable as if they were at home. [...]
Posted in Billy's World, Food & Restaurants, Travel Notes | Also tagged About Thyme Bistro, Chef Ryan Crawford, Hilldebrand Winery, Jordan House, Niagara, Niagara College, Old Winery Restaurant, On the Twenty, Peller Estates, Riverbend Inn, Stone Road Grille |
One can only drink, eat and wander so much during a weekend, but here are my picks from a short visit this spring. If you’re there on a Saturday I highly recommend that you start at the Farmers Market and let the day unfold from there. Perhaps night capping at the Lord Nelson! While Halifax [...]
Posted in Food & Restaurants, Travel Notes | Also tagged Bishop’s Cellar, brewery, cafes, Ciboulette Café, Farmers Market, FID Restaurant, food, Garrison Brewing Co, Halifax, Jane’s On the Common, Lord Nelson Hotel, Morris East, Port of Wines, shopping, The Wooden Monkey, Trident Coffee House |
KACABA REVISITED
When Vineland’s Kacaba winery first opened I thought that the wines were overly spicy/sweet, and [...]
