Thoughts on some recent reads, fiction and non-fiction.
ALOETTE, TORONTO
Thoughts on a visit to Toronto’s lovely Aloette, and how they do no reservations right.
THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO JOE BEEF
How to best experience Joe Beef.
THE PERFECT DRUG: WHY IS BAD PIZZA SO GOOD?
This article explores why we like bad pizza so much.
FAVOURITE READS OF 2018
A survey of my favourite reads, fiction and non-fiction, of the past twelve months.
PROPOSAL: A NEW DIRECTION FOR FOOD CRITICISM AT THE GAZETTE
My ideas for the newspaper’s food writing and restaurant criticism.
I MAESTRI DELLA PASTA: IMPASTO
My review of Impasto.
PIZZA QUEST: MARGHERITA-VILLE
A dozen pizzerias. Countless margheritas. Who reigns supreme? A Montreal pizza epic.
FORK, WITLESS BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND
Witless Bay, Newfoundland: home to the fantastic Fork restaurant.