January 2010

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From my personal experiences, the Toronto Winterlicious event (150 restaurants offering a 3-course prix-fixe menu for two weeks) means sub-par food, small portions, grumpy service and general disappointment. In the wise words of my friend Jason: “If I want to try a fancy restaurant, I’d rather go during lunch.” So Jason and I decided to take our anti-licious stance and go to Sidecar (577 College St.) for their Sunday to Wednesday Prix Fixe Menu (on all the time for $24 — less than a Winterlicious dinner!).

How many ways does this meal surpass a Winterlicious experience? Believe me, I couldn’t even keep count. Read on for the rave review.

Hallelujah! There’s nothing worse than the nauseating smell of someone with dragon breath. Especially mid-morning after a couple cups of intense dark roast. Next time you head over to Starbucks for your gut-rotting caffeine bevy, be sure to also pick up a pack of these. Why you ask? Well, your co-workers may be too polite to point out the eye-crossing aroma wafting from your pie hole.

Need a minty solution to get rid of a stinky situation? We’ve got the answer, so continue reading!

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We previously uncovered the mythical Chinese Hamburger, and we’ve done it again with the Chinese Burrito! Well, we’re not sure how authentic this is, but with the option of chow mein inside the overstuffed tortilla, we can only applaud the inventiveness of Chino Locos.

Chow mein in a burrito? They MUST be loco. But read on to find out how it tastes in their soon-to-be-famous Fish Burrito.

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Okay, so I have a confession to make. I’m in love. That’s right. Head over heels. And when we’re together it’s nothing but hot ‘n’ spicy. So, who do I dream about nightly? Why, Mama O’s Premium Kimchi of course. Wait a second… what were you guys thinking? Hands down, this is my favourite kimchi. I’ve never tasted anything so fresh and I love their unique varieties, like their Salsa Kimchi.

Plato Putas were lucky enough to talk to Kheedim Oh, the mastermind behind Mama O’s Premium Kimchi (pictured above with his special Mama). He schooled us on all things kimchi, you don’t want to miss what he had to say and the new surprise he has up his apron.

Is kimchi an aphrodisiac?
No, it’s the opposite. I don’t think that you want to meet the love of your life right after taking a bite of kimchi. Whether it’s fresh or not, it usually doesn’t make for a good first impression. However, if she/he can get past kimchi breath, then we are onto something! Maybe it’s an aphrodisiac after all?

Is it possible to get high on kimchi? And how can you tell the good from the bad? Read on for more from our kimchi hearthrob.

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There are those restaurants that take on legendary status because everyone you know talks about it, worships it, and there’s not a doubt in your mind that you need to try it. Au Pied De Cochon climbed onto this pedestal easily; anytime someone mentioned eating in Montreal, this restaurant always came up. So during a recent work trip to MTL, I knew I had to prepare myself for an obscene amount of meat.

Did the lil’ piggy dig this acclaimed trough? Read on to find out whether it lived up to all the hype.

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