Arts & Life
David’s Bistro profile
David’s Bistro is one of the many fine-dining restaurants in London using local producers and farmers to supply their food. However, owner David Chapman doesn’t market his restaurant as a solely local and organic restaurant. “You get the best ingredients ... Read More »
Alternative places to eat
While some may argue there’s nothing better than a platter of nachos at TJ Baxters, house brew at the Ceeps and Little Caesars’ Hot-N-Ready pizzas, there are plenty of other food and drink options in London — they’re just not ... Read More »
Mykonos profile
On your visit to Mykonos Restaurant, anticipate being transported to a Greek island atmosphere on a small holiday. Just be sure to leave your suitcase at home. Heidi Vamvalis first opened the restaurant’s doors to the London community in 1974 ... Read More »
Buying Local
Think back to the last thing you ate today. Do you have any idea where it came from? Probably several different places — but you probably can’t pinpoint any of them. “It definitely wasn’t always like that, not when we ... Read More »
The story behind Maggie’s
Maggie’s Supper and Jazz Club is more than a restaurant — it’s an experience of the senses. The aroma and taste of French cuisine, the visual appeal of curated art displays and, of course, the sounds of live jazz makes ... Read More »
Open minds mean open doors
It was really just an innocent thought. Sitting at the former Breakfast at Tiffany’s on a hazy Sunday morning last April — nursing a coffee and a hangover — I thought aloud “I wonder how much longer this place will ... Read More »
Enroll in Cooking 101
If your culinary expertise is limited to boiling water for Kraft Dinner, maybe it’s time to learn something new. Students can learn lots of new recipes and cooking skills by hopping on the bus and checking out a cooking class ... Read More »
Five questions with Alan Kerr
Deputy editor Meagan Kashty chatted with Alan Kerr, chef professor at the Canadian Food and Wine Institute at Niagara College, about the basics of wine. Why are some kinds of wine more expensive than others? Wine is more expensive because ... Read More »
Bid farewell to these London eateries
Mustang Pizza It wasn’t the best slice you’ve ever had, but for those who lived on the East side of the University, this hole-in-the-wall pizza shop was one of the quickest, most convenient options past midnight. It’s apparently being replaced ... Read More »
Building an empire
Most would crack under the endless stress and pressure that comes with owning a restaurant. But Mike Smith doesn’t own just one — he has six. Associate editor Arden Zwelling sat down with Smith to learn more about London’s most ... Read More »
Making coolers even cooler: Black Fly
Vodka coolers aren’t just a woman’s drink anymore. London-based distillery Black Fly is trying to re-work the image of coolers to tailor them for men and women. Rob Kelly had always dreamed of opening a microbrewery. He began meeting with ... Read More »
A fine medley of Eastern Europe
He left his home in 1992 when the escalating Bosnian War forced him and his family to flee the country. He landed in Serbia shortly after — a place he’d call home for two years before emigrating to Canada. Now Miljan ... Read More »
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