Smoked Meat in Montreal (PRI’s The World)
Here’s a Geo Quiz I produced and reported about smoked meat (viande fumée) from Montréal, Canada: Click Here to Play
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Frances
Melissa Perello is one of the city’s great chefs, often spoken about in the same breath as Traci Des Jardins and the late Judy Rodgers. Her experience at the Fifth Floor prepared her for Frances, which lets her express her passion for all things Mediterranean, via the exquisite ingredients available to her yearround in Northern … Continued
Yank Sing
Sure, there are dozens of tourists who flock here for the massive dim sum service, but there are plenty of locals too. The number of steamed, fried and baked items, especially on the weekends, are staggering, which is probably why they’ve opened a second location at 49 Stevenson St., (415) 541-4949
Incanto
Offal is the name of the game here, as Chef Chris Cosentino (master of social media) cooks all manner of animal in the nose-to-tail tradition of Fergus Henderson. Cosentino tweets more than Rick Bayless, and will usually offer up some kind of deal the day-of for last-minute diners, so try to follow him.
Mission Chinese
Cumin lamb, braised noodles, beef tendon… Mission’s menu covers nearly every region of China and creates dishes with a seriously intense depth of flavor.
Delfina
I sat next to Craig Stoll on a plane once, coming back from the Food & Wine Classic at Aspen. He had just been named one of America’s “Best New Chefs.” It’s great to see him still going strong with Delfina, and to some extent, with his Pizzeria Delfina. The food here is gutsy, bold … Continued
Nopa
I just love the vibe of this place. Located about a 10 minute drive from most of the downtown hotels, this cozy restaurant, located in the North of the Panhandle (get it?), reminds me a lot of avec in Chicago. Brunch is a highlight, with local purveyors the true stars on the menu (as well … Continued
Ferry Building Marketplace
This is the best all-around market in the country. Located just off the Embarcadero, near the Bay Bridge, the restored site hosts local farmers on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays outside on the Ferry Plaza, while the inside of the gorgeous terminal houses some of the best local food artisans. Boccolone, Cowgirl Creamery and Hog Island … Continued
Tartine Bakery
My favorite bakery in the country. No matter what my schedule is like in San Francisco, I always make an attempt to swing by at some point during my visit. Standing in line is a study in temptation and willpower. Everything looks (and tastes) incredible. I particularly love their seasonal fruit bread pudding (pictured) with … Continued
Oyster Boy
Certainly one of the best places in Toronto to slurp the most pristine bivalves the country has to offer. Daily catches are written on the chalkboard behind the bar, usually featuring beauties from both Prince Edward Island as well as British Columbia. While there are several oyster dishes on the small menu, there are also … Continued
Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare
Milwaukee-born, Italian-trained, Chicago-experienced and now Vegas established Paul Bartolotta has created one of the most enduring restaurants in Vegas – located at The Wynn – due in part to his fanatical adherence to old world principals: get the best fish you can (in his case, from Italy), ship it overnight and then do as little … Continued