New York City Eats: Ippudo

New York City Eats: Ippudo, Kiku Corner 266

Our aunt took us to Ippudo for dinner on a Sunday evening in New York. Ippudo is a Japanese restaurant with locations in the East Village and the West Side. We do a lot of our own Japanese cooking, so I wasn’t too enthusiastic about it (although obviously our aunt never disappoints with her restaurant […]

Crustless Fiddlehead and Butternut Squash Quiche

No clue about tonight’s dinner? Here’s a quick and easy meal where you can use almost any veggie in your fridge. I had some fresh fiddleheads and roasted squash and knew they’d be perfect for my picnic quiche!

Toronto Eats: Appetizers at Southern Accent

Toronto Eats: Appetizers at Southern Accent, Kiku Corner

During the lovely Toronto summertime, our family created a new tradition where we have appetizers and drinks on the patio on Friday evenings after work. By the end of the busy work week, we’re tired and may not have seen each other at all! Friday evenings on the patio are a great chance to relax, catch […]

Vineyard Haven Eats: Black Dog Tavern

Black Dog Tavern

I made the pilgrimage to the Black Dog Tavern in Vineyard Haven, after reading about it in a few of Susan Branch’s books. It was the first year-round restaurant on the island, the brainchild of Captain Robert Douglas in 1971. The Black Dog has now become an empire, with gift shops, a bakery and cafe. […]

Toronto Eats: Early Dinner at Fat Pasha

Fat Pasha is a newly opened restaurant on a quiet corner in the Annex. I passed by it on a few weekday evenings and was surprised that it was packed each time. After looking closer at their funky graphic menu, I was convinced to try out the neighbourhood’s newest Israeli establishment.   The beautiful wall mural […]