Piedmont's everyday red is finally being taken seriously. At Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa, which has been laying Barbera down since 1900, the argument was settled fifty years ago. Barbera is having the decade Nebbiolo had a century ago. On June 22 this year, Italy's...
Last Friday, I attended Holiday Wine Fest 2025 at Exhibition Place in Toronto. An evening affair, I arrived at six pm and stayed until eight, but didn’t enjoy myself. Let me tell you why.I have formed some personal opinions with regards to this supposedly upscale...
Those into Niagara wine tasting might know there is a new kid on the block - Stone Eagle Winery, a purpose-built estate, blending dynamic wines with cuisine and ambience, a modern luxury experience. The project is the latest venture from sisters Angela Marotta and...
So what are some of the best, reasonable steak restaurants in Toronto, in terms of price, a level down from the elite level? The Saturday over Halloween weekend, I was walking through the downtown of the city with my wife, getting some black and white pics of...
Not all steak lovers in Toronto are blessed with the space to house a barbecue. Some of us live in condos, with condo corporation bylaws forbidding us to set up an outdoor grill area. In my home, at the Toy Factory Lofts in Liberty Village, we have a communal barbecue...
For steak lovers, a visit to Caesars Palace should include a visit to Peter Luger Las Vegas Steakhouse, one of several luxury restaurants located in the resort. Ambience, service, and of course the quality of the steak put this culinary experience on an elite level...
