This recipe is for the most non-romantic dish featured in The Love Fool, and is shared as part of the resources for Book Clubs. (More resources at the end of this page.) La Carbonara is one of the many classic dishes…
A Lumberjack’s Feast
La Buche (meaning ‘the log’) is, for me, another of the most memorable restaurants in old city Québec, offering a fantastic and fun dinner of local Québécois cuisine. The space: La Buche’s interior is reminiscent of a sugar house log…
Old Warehouse, Modern Cuisine
[Québec, Canada] – Located in an old warehouse attached to the Auberge Saint Antoine, Chez Muffy celebrates local Québécois ingredients via elegant presentations. The space: Highlighting the structure of this former warehouse, Chez Muffy’s style is accentuated by exposed wood…
Summer Negroni at Bar Artefact
The weekend in Québec City started with an aperitivo at Bar Artefact in the museum-like hotel Auberge Saint-Antoine – located by the Saint Lawrence River. The space: A sleek modern design with accent pieces including cannon balls and deconstructed leather shoes,…
The Sage Monkey
This is my really simple twist on a basic Gin Rickey. The gin: I wanted to highlight the delicious flavor of Monkey 47 gin; a small batch gin distilled in the botanical fairy tale woods of Germany’s Black Forest. My…
Canada: Québec City
I’m finally going to Canada! Yes, for the first time, I’m finally crossing the northern border to taste the goodies Canada and Québec City has to offer a curious guy like me. I am eager to experience the border crossing…