Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 4:50 PM Breaking In
It's been a long wait, but I finally got my CD from @BreakingWinds, it's creative projects like this that I love backing on Kickstarter.
I've only had the album for a couple of hours and I already love it. The Breaking Winds band is a bassoon quartet, whose members are Brittany Harrington, Yuki Katayama, Kara LaMoure, & Lauren Yu, are serious about fun music. They take some tunes from classical to mainstream pop and put their own twist on it.
The tracks are quarky, fun, and just great to listen to. If you're looking for something new to pump into your ears, I say go check out these four tallented ladies.
Monday, July 29, 2013 at 5:30 PM DOS: Food
First there was #UNO, this year was #DOS from @la_carnita. Here's the food from the widely successful art and food collaboration show.
Food was provide by La Carnita (of course), Big Star (a taqueria from Chicago), and Home of the Brave (a new restaurant from folks over at La Carnita, more on that later).
Big Star's Tostada Mixtiada: Crab, Octopus, Abalone, Crispy Tortilla, Greek Yogurt, Avocado, Extra Hot Tamazula
Hot off the grill!
La Carnita's Mexican Street Corn: Corn, Crema, Queso Anejo, Arbol & Ancho Chili Powder, Lime
Big Star's Huilatcoche Tamale: Crispy Fried Tamales Stuffed with Corn Truffles and Fresh Corn, Topped with Avocado Crema and Queso Cotija
Big Star's Taco de Borrego: Lamb Shoulder, Salsa Borracha, Queso Fresca, Spring Onion, Mint
Freshly pressed from the machine, what a beautiful sight!
La Carnita's Churros: Served with Cajeta
Prefect combination of flavours. Just love the layers of yogurt, raspberry and mago!
La Carnita's Paletas: Woodstock (Raspberry, Mango & Yogurt)
Home Of The Brave is a new restuarnt coming from the team behind La Carnita, helmed by Chef Nate Middleton (@TastyNate). Over the past year they traveled around the United States working their way through different types of American cuisine. Their restaurant will focus on American comfort food with their own twist.
Their logo and slogan has it's own story. If you're familiar with American colonial history, you'll reocognize it right away, if not, the story behind it is based on a letter that Benjamin Franklin published to unite the thriteen colonies to make his point of the importance of colonial unity. You can read more about it here. The arrows represent Andrew Richmond and Nate Middleton's take/twist on American food.
There's still some debate as whether to keep it or not, Andrew if you're reading this, keep it!
My favorite item of the night. If I wasn't already full from everything else I would have easily gone back for seconds. Soft moist bun with carmaleized bologna, creamy cheese and crunchy pistachios...so good! I can't wait to see this place open up and try all the tasty goodness they have planned
Home of the Brave's Fried Bologna: Bologna, Housemade American Cheese, Pistachios, Chilies
I can't wait until next year. If you missed out this year, be sure to jump on the tickets early next year!
Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 5:10 PM DOS: Art
Fantastic art work from last weeks @la_carnita DOS event. An evening of collaboration in art, music and food. Featureing 40 international artists, here's some of the art that was on display at the event.
The one I took home! Just loved this piece so much I had to get my self one of them. Slowly adding to my collection :)
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 4:15 PM Beastwich
With the beautiful weather in the city, there's no excuse not to go to @BeastRestaurant for #Beastwich! #GoodEats
Goa #GOI themed week with tons of spices and wonderful Indian flavours. The savoury and spicy cookies were simply delicious!
Sandwich: Pork Vindaloo, Cucumber Raita, Spinach. Side: Brinjal Pickle. Dessert: Spiced Cookies
Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 4:50 PM Empanada
A new special from @la_carnita's @chefjonhamilton. Had to get my self two of these! #GoodEats
Ontario Water Buffalo chorizo empanada with Guajillo and Ancho chile.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 4:30 PM Beastwich
Another delicious #Beastwich from @BeastRestaurant! Last week was Montego Bay #MBJ #GoodEats
Sandwich: Jerk Chicken Salad, Garlic Scape & Pea Pesto. Side: Plantain & Cucumber Salad. Dessert: Pineapple Coconut Cake.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 4:05 PM Fried Chicken!
From @PorchettaAndCo. Just look at that box of love with all the fixin's! #GoodEats
Friday, July 12, 2013 at 11:15 AM Beastwich
Head down to @BeastRestaurant today for #Beastwich! #Lunch #EveryFriday #GoodEats
Last week's theme was Pisa.
Sandwich: Wild Boar Ragu, Tuscan Bean Purée, Bistro Greens. Side: Marinated Zucchini. Dessert: Olive Oil Cake with Rosemary and Citrus
Thursday, July 4, 2013 at 6:20 PM Beastwich
Make some plans to head down to @Beastrestaurant for #Beastwich tomrrow! #GoodEats #EveryFriday
Last week's theme was Praugue!
Sandwich: "Sloppy Goulash" - Ground Beretta Farms Brisket, Nappa Cabbage, Dijon Mustard. Side: Borscht with Drill Crème Fraiche. Dessert: Kolache - Sweet Yeast Pastry.