It’s here. It’s finally here. For months, people have been approaching me left and right asking what the plans for the old Smoke & Spice location on Ottawa Street was. Owners Tina and Ryan Odette kept it such a guarded secret that not e…

Maybe it is possible.This one’s in Tokyo and it was designed by the Tanita scale corporation.According to this tiny news item, “Each table is fitted with a weighing scale to ensure healthy portions can be measured out, while a timer tells the diner whe…

It’s going to be a great weekend in Chinatown. The weather looks great, making it a perfect day for a stroll through the arch to take in a remixed version of Chinatown. For the fourth year in a row, local Chinatown businesses have teamed up with Ottawa-based artists to turn Chinatown into one huge gallery. [...]

© 2004-2012 Rebecca Bollwitt – Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. Recently, I was invited down to check out Anthony Sedlak’s newest restaurant, The American Cheesesteak Co. (“ACC”) on Davie Street during the filming of Food Network’s You Gotta Eat Here with John [...]

© 2004-2012 Rebecca Bollwitt – Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. The other day I received a reader email about Ashiana Restaurant in Surrey telling me that it’s a must-try and that is has some of the best Indian food in the region. [...]

That’s right, a watered-down sake joint with style. What do I mean by this? Well after educating myself on the traditional izakaya sake shops, I can safely say that Izakaya Asian Kitchen and Bar (339 Elgin st.) really isn’t an izakaya at all, although it does have an inviting atmosphere, tasty drinks and satisfying menu [...]

Digital analytics is hitting the restaurant business. What will the algorithms say about you as a customer?

The City Grill, winners of the 2012 Battle of the Hors D’Oeuvres, will be offering a 3-course, $35 menu for the month of May. Here is a look at the offerings: STARTER East Coast Seafood Chowder – haddock, clames, mussels, sh…

With April almost over and the arrival of May just days away, we here at WindsorEats are excited about more than just the nice weather settling it. May also brings to us the beginning of our cycle tour season with our Wine Trail Rides a…

We have a secret that we’ve been dying to tell everyone for a while now, and guess what? We finally get to be the first to share it with you! Motor Burger has begun brewing their own beers and will be the only brew pub in Windsor!…

© 2004-2012 Rebecca Bollwitt – Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. The 23rd annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards were held yesterday at the Sheraton Wall Centre. There were recognitions like the Lifetime Achievement Award (Kirin Restaurant Group), the Mentorship Award (Julian Bond of [...]

Yesterday there was another national news report about someone having a heart attack while eating at the Heart Attack Grill and while I understand the juicy and ironic lure of the story, I have to ask, is the Heart Attack Grill really the problem? &nbs…

From April 17-20, 2012, The City Grill is giving downtown Windsor employees a 25% discount off of their new lunch menu. The offer is only valid with a reservation (you can make them online here) and is not valid with any other offer. Wh…

© 2004-2011 Rebecca Bollwitt – Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. The Burnaby Heights Merchants’ Association (“The Heights”) would like to spread the word about their eateries and have launched Crave, a three-day dining event with specials throughout the community at local eateries. [...]

While much of the Titanic craze in Canada focuses on Halifax, Lapointe’s Seafood Grill on York Street decided to do something different to commemorate the Titanic centenary. “It will be business as usual, but with a twist,” said Head Chef Simon Brière-Audet. “Usually we have one special for the evening, but for this time we [...]

More than few of Ottawa’s restaurants are utilizing social media in order to connect with customers and refine their menus. In fact, it is now more of the rule than the exception. More and more local businesses are harnessing the power of social networking and also interactive crowdsourcing on the Internet in order to build [...]