House of Gourmet Restaurant – Toronto, Canada We all have our happy place. That one place that, whether you”re there in spirit or in person, can make everything alright regardless of the conditions you may find yourself in. For some it”s a beach in the South Pacific, for...

Smoke’s Poutinerie – Toronto, Canada Poutine – /poo-teen/ noun  1. A French-Canadian dish consisting of French fries topped with stringy, rubbery, cheese curds, smothered in hot, brown gravy. 2. It’s really f%&$ good! Fat Furnace – /fat fur-nis/  v  1. When...

Bar-B-Q King Drive-In, Charlotte, NC. I passed through Charlotte, NC today, and a sudden, smokey, urge for BBQ filled my mind. So, I whipped out my cellphone and Googled to find the best BBQ in Charlotte. Bam! It came up with bright lights and good reviews – Bar-B-Q King! The next few...

After a torrential downpour on the interstate, thunder, lightning and wind, we finally pulled in to Savannah, GA just after 4pm this afternoon.  And I felt that after a harrowing drive like that, I deserved some sort of reward – not just for making it here on time – but for...

Salt Crusted Fish Whether you’re new to cooking fish, or you’re looking for new ways to prepare it, salt crusting may be your best bet. Not only is it super easy, but it also yields a moist, tender fish like you may never had had with other cooking methods. Cooking in a salt crust...