hams and selection of prosciutto (I’m very fond of San Daniele). I recently met the new sommelier at Viognier (restaurant upstairs) and will be doing some tasting with him soon. Maybe this will be an opportunity to...

I like Tofurkey’s products particularly the beer brats and the hickory smoked turkey slices. Tofurkey doesn’t use gmo soy or soy protein isolate which I also appreciate. For “cheese” I prefer Vegan...

bar’s significance, I believe that both Alain Ducasse and Daniel Boulud either have or will soon be opening a wine bar a piece (so I guess that I’m in good company huh?) To me the line can often be blurred between tapas bars and...

Minimalist, overly-simple names really annoy me because of their pretentious sound. "Daniel" comes to mind.

by the Lassen family since the 1890’s...still use the same vertical broiler; no ketchup or mustard available. Avoid: Corner Bistro – It died in like 2002 when the bankers took over and all the good cooks left. DB Bistro...

Excellent. Keep flexible if you want to do last minute cancellations due to your touring, add a list of runner ups like TWO, Scalas, Jack Falstaff, Piperade, Allegro Romano and my personal substitute for Slanted Door ( due to $)...

Really Enjoyed: Heat My Life in France The Perfectionist about Bernard Loiseau The 4th Star about Daniel Boulud The Nasty Bits Liked Two For the Road by the Sterns Garlic and Sapphires Hated Insatiable Reading U.S of A. On Deck

One thing no one has mentioned yet: poutine. This French Canadian treat of fries, fresh cheese curds, and gravy is fast food’s nirvana, but people keep messing it up, trying to “improve” it. Daniel Boulet puts...

Simple: I cooked at home what I couldn’t afford at restaurants. That’s what’s so great about learning to cook early in life. Now granted, my Scallops in Black Tie will never be confused for Daniel Boulud’s,...

or it will have gotten so much business they jack up the prices, or worse, expand and lower quality in the pursuit of quantity. So, my suggestion is get a reservation while you can. They overhaul the menu every 3 weeks, btw. Sat...

, witnessing such behavior would greatly affect my enjoyment, even if it didn’t happen personally to me. "I’m alright, Jack" is not a phrase I tend to use a lot... ciao

not have 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar. pretty basic but can ruin an afternoon. - try, try, try. we have all ruined recipes. jfood ruined jello when he was 19. now there is no recipe he will not try. it may come out like daniel...

Bouly, Daniel, Jean George, Le Bernadin, Alain Ducasse and Per Se. What can I say?! except, may be the price. Anyways,when it comes to food quality versus value for money, I would definitely rank Toronto #1 in whole of North...