Maluca

Since its opening in 2012 Maluca Wine Bar has offered a wide variety of fine wine and specialty cocktails. French inspired charcuterie and cheese boards are served up along modernized classics like the street burger, steak frites and fried olives. Whether you crave the late night in our lounge or …

Gordon Ramsay's World Kitchen

What do you fancy for dinner tonight? Italian? Chinese? French? With so many varieties of cuisine on offer in our multicultural world, Gordon Ramsay has put together an amazing book featuring interpretations of his favourite recipes from around the globe.

LOCAL FLAVOUR: The Lord Nelson

It is rare to find a restaurant that has the perfect balance of indulgence and simplicity; of warmth and familiarity with impeccable, sophisticated service. But it is an accomplishment The Lord Nelson has mastered.
It is no surprise, then, that The Lord Nelson has been a bastion of fine dining for more than 38 years. “Since day one we have believed in and deliverd the best quality and customer service. This does not change and will never change,” explains owner and General Manager Nick Vamvakas.

Stuffed Leg of Lamb with Goat Cheese and Fresh Mint

Recipe courtesy of Watermark Taphouse & GrilleStuffed Leg of Lamb with Goat Cheese and Fresh Mint1 boneless leg of lamb, about 6 to 7 pounds3/4 cup (175 mL) dry white wine1/4 cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil4 large cloves of garlic, crushed and minced1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground …

The Plank Cigar

The Plank Cigar-courtesy Plank Restobar, Bronte 1 oz Makers Mark Bourbon.5 oz Red Stag Bourbon.5 oz sweet vermouth.5 oz apple ciderToasted cinnamonBing cherryOrange peel Combine all ingredients over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a bing cherry and orange peel, a dash of cinnamon.

Lamb & Ramp Tacos

– courtesy Beaumont Kitchen, CF Sherway Gardens, Toronto Lamb & Ramp Tacos300-400 grams spring lamb shoulder200 grams goat cheese300 grams sour cream3 grams salt6 spears of asparagus (fibrous parts broken off)20 grams garlic cloves1 medium jalapeà±o, cut in half100 grams Spanish onion, cut into large diceJuice of two limes40 cilantro …

Grilled Marinated Calamari

– courtesy Cucci Ristorante, OakvilleGrilled Marinated Calamari4 fresh squidmilk2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced1 fresh chili, chopped2 sweet Italian sausages1 fennel bulbAgro Dolce Peppers (recipe below)Harissa Aioli (recipe below)micro cress, for garnish Clean and prepare fresh squid. Pull the tentacles away from the body. Clean the body by running it …

Barra Fion Signature Rub

Barra Fion Signature Rub-courtesy Barra Fion, Burlington Created by Head Chef Brad Townsend, he says this rub is delicious on chicken, fish and vegetables. 1 tbsp smoked paprika1 tbsp Hungarian paprika½ tsp ground fennel seed½ tsp cayenne pepper½ tsp coriander, ground½ tsp dried thyme½ tsp dried oregano1 tsp onion powder1 …

Classic Caesar Salad

– recipe courtesy of La Castile, Mississauga Classic Caesar SaladServes 2 At La Castile the Caesar Salad is prepared in the traditional fashion in a hand-carved wood bowl. A wooden bowl helps bring out the salad's flavours. 1⁄2 head romaine lettuce, torn by hand into pieces 1 garlic clove, peeled …