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Brasserie Blandino is a solid addition to the Decarie restaurant scene
Tony Medeiros and his wife get B12 Burger for Le Burger Week 2022
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Mike Cohen and family enjoy an extraordinary meal on the terrasse of Le Renoir at Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile
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Mike Cohen and family enjoy an extraordinary meal on the terrasse of Le Renoir at Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile

Ottawa Reviews

Zak’s serves up the classic diner experience at four Ottawa locations
Zak’s Diner was established in 1986 by John Borsten and some partners, one of whom had a son named Zak, there are four locations for this ’50s-themed eatery.
Métropolitain Brasserie in Ottawa serves up appetizing lunch, dinner and weekend brunch
Métropolitain Brasserie is home to Ottawa’s largest raw bar. Open seven days a week, serving lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends, we had a wonderful summer Saturday evening dinner on their spacious patio.
The iconic Al’s Steakhouse is still thriving more than five decades after it opened
Montreal is known for some iconic steakhouses, such as Moishes (soon to reopen), Rib ‘N Reef and Gibbys. On my most recent trip to Ottawa, I got to experience the legendary Al’s Steakhouse.
For some of the best Japanese cuisine in Ottawa, Shinka Sushi Bar fits the bill
Shinka Sushi Bar (previously known as New Generation Sushi) is located on Laurier Avenue West near Elgin. It has been around since 2004. When the COVID-19 pandemic, it pivoted exclusively to take-out and delivery. Their clientele responded in strong numbers so they have stuck to this format. A second location will open later this year at a location to be determined.
Suffering from Red Lobster withdrawal? A trip to Ottawa will do the trick
Red Lobster still operates in four Canadian provinces – Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. There are two locations in Ottawa. The one at 1499 St. Laurent Blvd., just as you enter the city, has always been our “go-to” spot. Twenty years ago, I did a few reviews for my newspapers and connected with General Manager Ian Forrester. When I went there for a curbside pickup back in December, Ian was still on the job. It turns out he has been there for an incredible 36 years.

Reviews by Tony Medeiros

Tony Medeiros and his wife get B12 Burger for Le Burger Week 2022
The good folks of Le Burger Week send us some burgers from B12 Burger for Le Burger Week 2022 which ran from September 1-14. Our food delivered by Doordash.
Tony Medeiros and his wife have a quiet dinner at Restaurant Bellissimo
My wife and I were looking for a quaint and cozy private restaurant for our first outing together since the lifting of Covid restrictions. We took a leap of faith and broke away from take-out mode. We were generously invited to do a review of Restaurant Bellissimo in Dorval. The restaurant is in a bustling section of Lakeshore Drive with a few shops encompassed by residential homes. If you live in the area, Restaurant Bellissimo is within walking distance of the Dorval City Hall. Well, centralized, Restaurant Bellissimo has a steady flow of local customers. There is a parking lot in the vicinity that offers plenty of free parking in the area. Hassle-free, no need to circle around to find a spot.
Tony Medeiros and his daughter have a magical time at Juliette & Chocolat
Juliette & Chocolat is more than chocolate, it’s a festival for the senses. My daughter and I were invited to the grand opening of their new location on the west island. We were greeted with an overflowing chocolate fountain of delight. I felt like I was on a Willy Wonka factory tour with my inner child. This was not going to be a regular review of the norm. There were kids with plastic bib aprons ready to get messy with their chocolate treats. Yes, get ready to get messy with your chocolate food. This was a perfect opportunity to spend some quality father-daughter time at Juliette & Chocolat. This is the place where your sweet tooth gets re-activated. Everything in the restaurant looks so chocolicious! That should be a word.
Tony Medeiros and his family try out the new BeaverTails in Vaudreuil-Dorion
BeaverTails evokes wonder for many people. I always get excited when I see a food truck at our local grocery store on the West Island. When you have a guest over, there is nothing great but to offer them a BeaverTail. The company has come a long way from its original concept in 1978. They now offer 12 different varieties of Beavertails. Besides Tim Hortons, there is nothing more Canadian than BeaverTails. Dignitaries from around the globe have tasted Canada’s most famous indulgence. The brand is so popular that it reaches out to six other countries.
Tony Medeiros’ family celebrates Earth Day by getting take-out at Quesada
My wife and I had some take-out from Quesada Burritos & Tacos. For the past two years, I have strictly ordered through take-out. I can honestly say some of the apps out there are frustrating. Some are hard to navigate. Some just take away from the experience of ordering. Quesada makes it so easy to order. It was such a pleasure using their interface. It was so easy to use. Just enter your location and presto you are ready to order. Pick a time when you want to pick it up. You can easily customize your burritos. Select your burrito combo and pay. That simple. No hassles. The user-friendly app makes it a pleasure to order from Quesada. If you are not into apps, you can call or pick-up yourself.

Grubbits

AriZona Beverages keeps iced tea prices at 99 cents for 30 years
With escalating costs, AriZona Beverages continues to still maintain a sticker price of 99 cents a can even 30 years later since 1992. They deserve our praise. The post AriZona Beverages keeps iced tea prices at 99 cents for 30 years first appeared on Grubbits.
Reese’s Big Cup Stuffed with Reese’s Puffs Cereal
True success is self-made, which is why Reese's looked within for its latest collaboration. Introducing: Reese's Big Cup Stuffed with Reese's Puffs cereal. The post Reese’s Big Cup Stuffed with Reese’s Puffs Cereal first appeared on Grubbits.
McDonald’s Cactus Plant Flea Market collab on Happy Meals
Cactus Plant Flea Market Box, is a first-of-its-kind collaboration made exclusively for McDonald's fans by one of the most important brands in culture. The post McDonald’s Cactus Plant Flea Market collab on Happy Meals first appeared on Grubbits.

Reviews by Mike Cohen

Brasserie Blandino is a solid addition to the Decarie restaurant scene
Blandino is a neighbourhood Italian-inspired seasonal brasserie using fresh market produce with local inspiration. This staple Midtown restaurant is named and pays homage to Carmelo Blandino.
Wellington Bagel Sandwicherie has arrived in Verdun on the “coolest street” in the
world
I dropped by the new Wellington Bagel Sandwicherie recently. Chef Derek Curzi and his team offer the best gourmet sandwiches on the block, such as mouthwatering porchetta, Montreal smoked meat, the famous Wellington beef, crispy chicken cutlet, tender juicy chicken parmigiana, their iconic Chicago all-beef hot dog, freshly baked in-house pastries and always hot out of the oven bagels.
Copper Branch continues to gain notice as empowering the health and lives of customers
“Copper Branch is the largest vegan restaurant brand in the world, and we are happy to welcome it into the Foodtastic Family,” said Peter Mammas, President, and CEO of Foodtastic. “We look forward to working with all our new franchisees and emerging through this pandemic with a revitalized leader in the plant-powered restaurant space. This acquisition is consistent with our strategy of acquiring quality Canadian brands with growth potential.”
Mike Cohen drops by Resto-Broskis on Jean-Talon
I do not know how many times in the past year I drove by the sign on Jean Talon, just past Decarie, pointing potential customers into the parking lot and then the entrance of Resto Broskis. From there I went to the website and followed them on Facebook. Then finally, towards the end of June, I made an executive decision to go for lunch.
Mike Cohen and family enjoy an extraordinary meal on the terrasse of Le Renoir at Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile
The restaurant offers fine and inventive cuisine. Critically acclaimed celebrity Chefs Olivier Perret and Clément Tilly perform their culinary magic with their innovative menus and ultra-chic settings. It is no wonder that Le Renoir Restaurant has received two “Toques” in Montreal’s first edition of the prestigious French gastronomy guide Gault & Millau and the best grade out of all hotel restaurants in Montreal.

Sandbox World Travel

Our return to beautiful Nice, France: The quintessential Mediterranean art of living
NICE- The capital of the French Riviera, Nice is a perfect city for a relaxing getaway. This summer, I returned to Nice for the first time in eight years and was able to enjoy a fantastic few days by the Mediterranean
The Hilton Lac Leamy is a great place to stay in Quebec’s Outaouais region
If you are visiting Quebec’s Outaouais region, you will want to experience the beautiful Hilton Lac-Leamy. My family and I recently spent the day there and got set up at the picturesque pool.
Ain’t Too Proud on Broadway tells the story of The Temptations
Last spring I saw Motown the Musical in Montreal, the American dream story of Motown founder ’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. I loved every minute of it. So when I visited New York City recently, I […]

Reviews by Glenn J. Nashen

Glenn J. Nashen’s Five Alarm Culinary Adventure at Sushi Taxi
Not even a major shutdown of Notre Dame Street in Little Burgundy could keep us away from a gastronomic luxury take-out of sushi and Asian fusion at Sushi Taxi. No exaggeration! The fire department literally closed down the street for an emergency. However, the conscientious staff called to say, ‘stand by’. As soon as the ‘all clear’ sounded we headed into the bistro-chique locale.
Glenn J. Nashen orders a birthday celebration from ChuChai
My wife Judy and I have been fans of ChuChai on St. Denis since it opened back in 1997. Indeed, I had been a regular at its predecessor eatery, Chao Phraya, which was around for nearly a decade before it transitioned into its present namesake.
Glenn J. Nashen grabs a kosher slice at PizzaPita Prime
PizzaPita has been going strong in the Snowdon area for more than 30 years. With their recent move across Decarie Boulevard to the former Pizza Hut location in front of Decarie Square, at the corner of Decarie and Vezina, they have a prime spot to garner the attention of thousands of commuters, shoppers and locals each and every day. Hence they’ve rebranded PizzaPita to PizzaPita Prime.
The Nashen family falls in “LOV” with first dine-in experience since restaurants reopened
Our first restaurant outing since the pandemic was to Cuisine Botanique LOV in Laval’s trendy Centropolis. While apprehensive about returning to dining out, any tension quickly dissipated as we approached the modern eatery along the wide, car-free boulevard. There we found an airy and very inviting terrasse. We were greeted by the friendly staff who showed us to our outdoor table set-back from other dinner guests.
Glenn J. Nashen finds African cuisine in Plateau Mont-Royal
Always on the lookout for something different and experiential to try among Montreal’s thousands of restaurants, I recently happened upon a great find tucked in among the eclectic, unique spots in Montreal’s Mile End district of Plateau Mont-Royal. And of the many eateries I’ve experienced in our great city this was my first outing to an African restaurant (northwestern Africa to be more specific, and Mauritanian to be pinpoint accurate).

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STEPHEN KING: A Complete Exploration of His Work Life, and Influences by Bev Vincent
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes announced for 2024
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