From a farm in southern Ontario to the streets of Paris, chef Teo Paul has developed a simplistic yet finessed style on the plate. His restaurant, Union, is a mélange of the relaxed bistros and indulgent brasseries he frequented in his travels. It’s …

Jean Charest has slammed the door shut on my Quebecois Student brethren, and they will have to finish their terms in August? I really …7 Zoom(s)

I borrow the title from a phrase used by our friend Preet, during a discussion panel on the National a few weeks ago. Preet was pointi…6 Zoom(s)

Co-owned by pastry chef Jessica Smith and artist Alexandria Pellegrino, Cake Opera Co. is as glam as cake shops come. From baking with her grandmother at a young age to creating elaborate wedding cakes for celebrities, Jessica certainly has come a long…

Foraging for berries and herbs, preparing hearty roasts and stews are all part of chef Aaron Joseph Bear Robe’s cultural and culinary traditions. As the chef and owner of Parkdale’s Keriwa Cafe, these principles of local, seasonal ingredients are being…

Doubting yourself is so easy to do when working because there is so much pressure. You want to make sure that you do everything correc…15 Zoom(s)

Raising children is probably one of the most difficult things you can do. Do children really make us happy?11 Zoom(s)

Over the years I have learned a great deal about the importance of knowing the rules in life (not all the rules, and I am by no defini…10 Zoom(s)

Chef Rod Bowers is certainly no stranger to the industry, having established a few restaurants in the city and being mentored by some serious culinary heavyweights. Now, he’s translated it all to his new restaurant, Hey Meatball!, in Little Italy, whic…

To all my Matriarchal Readers and Mothers everywhere, Happy Mother’s Day! Hope you are enjoying your day, and if you are a Father, rem…10 Zoom(s)

I seemed fixated on credit cards and modes of payments this week, but with the RCMP shutting down a large (worldwide) credit card and …10 Zoom(s)

Previously I have talked about needing someone to blame with C’est La Faute du Federal, but after my current basketball season, I susp…11 Zoom(s)

I thought it was going to be illegal to send me "Credit Card Cheques" (unsolicited) in the mail, yet every month I get at least 1 more…11 Zoom(s)

Sandy De Almeida is a busy woman. In addition to holding things down Friday and Saturday nights at the Gladstone Hotel, she also moonlights behind the bar at Churchill, Unit and Reposado. And while she’s more than capable of pumping out vodka sodas at …

Over three decades ago, 16-year old Jadav "Molai" Payeng came across a swarm of dead snakes washed onto a bare sandbar in a flood Indi…8 Zoom(s)

Whether it’s printmaking or developing new sausage combinations, Zocalo’s chef Joel MacMillan devotes himself to both creative mediums. The artist turned chef now showcases the country comforts he grew up with and the communal dining style he enjoys in…

Rick Madonik has traveled the world and back as a photographer — shooting everything from conflict zones overseas to our local sports teams over the years. A photographer at The Toronto Star since 1999, he’s had an eventful and compelling career….

It’s easy to see how a shop like Bunner’s has been so successful in such a short time. Its goods are sweet, wholesome and delicious while catering to those with restricted diets and sensitivities. Recently, I met up with baker and co-owner Ashley Witti…

Financial woes can take its toll on anyone. Increasing stress levels and pressure on one’s personal and professional life can be just …9 Zoom(s)

Around Ottawa (and other cities) the Police are running a new "scam" to catch folks that are on their Cell Phones while driving (which…10 Zoom(s)