Scott Conant is standing in one of his restaurant kitchens, holding an empty espresso cup in one hand while deftly working a Lavazza Blue machine with the other. It doesn’t take very long for the strong, hot coffee to appear in a plentiful stream, the foam lapping the rim of his cup. He keeps it …
Maybe it’s the logical next step now that the supper club and pop-up restaurant trends have played out. But the secret restaurant and bar is alive and well in the Big Apple. Shhh. Unpublished phone numbers, unmarked entrances – it’s like Prohibition all over again. Only this time, there’s no danger of a raid. The …
Foodies familiar with the metropolitan dining scene have more than likely flirted with the savoury fare of Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini. This formidable culinary duo has regaled the palates of many Torontonians, and recently shared with Dolce Vita their most beloved dishes from four of their famous restaurants. AUBERGE DU POMMIER Huîtres & Caviar …
1. Botero Poolside at the sleek Wynn resort and casino in Las Vegas, you’ll find a winning experience at Botero. Headed by chef Mark LoRusso, this 2011 AAA Four Diamond award-winning restaurant serves bold culinary regimen, like brioche-crusted Colorado lamb and roasted Maine lobster. www.wynnlasvegas.com 2. Compass For over 15 years, professional chef Antonio D’Anello …
A noted restaurateur and TV star with an eponymous gourmet market and two cookbooks, Canadian celebrity chef Mark McEwan leads a four-course life. When he made the time to wine and dine us at Fabbrica, his most recent gastronomic venture, nothing was left off the table. The food is phenomenal, the atmosphere: outstanding; but the …
If you’re a stock character on Toronto’s financial scene, you’ve likely witnessed the daily rise of Trump International Hotel & Tower. This soon-to-be landmark will kiss the corners of Bay and Adelaide, putting an interesting new spin on the city’s existing architectural appeal. At 60-storeys, its striking granite and glass facade will reach a new …
If you’ve always wanted to nibble on Toronto’s finest fare, Summerlicious is for you. From July 8 – 24, Torontonians are blessed with 17 days of phenomenal dining from 150 of the city’s top restaurants. Depending on the venue, three-course, prix fixe menus range from $15 to $25 for lunch, and $25 to $45 for …
According to the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, there are over 80,000 eateries in Canada. Magnify that to a global scale and you can just imagine how many restaurants there are across the globe – all the cafés, bistros, bars and delis that sate our palates. But one question remains: which restaurant is the best? …
Planning the perfect evening is never easy. Here are some essentials to ensure your affair goes off without a hitch. 1. Villa Treville Glowing with old-world Italian décor, this 16-bedroom revitalized villa rests on the molto bella Amalfi coast. www.villatreville.com 2. Dean Deluca Rose A genuine rose is stabilized and crystallized in sugar to produce …
Finding the right restaurant doesn’t have to be a game of Roulette. 1. Simon at Palms Place This Las Vegas resto-lounge is for anyone fed up with conventional cuisine. Executive chef Kerry Simon does more than satisfy with a menu that pushes the boundaries of mainstream prime meats and sushi. www.simonatpalmsplace.com 2. Michael Mina Michael …
