Kick-Drums & Casseroles: Eddie Huang
March 6.2013
As evidenced in last month’s interview and in his recently released memoir, Eddie Huang is a man of many interests. Even though Eddie’s kitchen stardom began in 2009 when he competed on Food Network’s “Ultimate Recipe Showdown”, he first caught our eye as the crazy character on the VICE web series, ...
PIKOLO Espresso Bar
March 6.2013
The Spot To people for whom Parc Ave is the street used to rush downtown and back, Pikolo’s the best coffee shop they never notice. It’s narrow and deep, nestled between a stationary shop and first date staple Pullman. Through most of the winter, you can’t even see inside because the ...
Searching for Authenticity in a Fast Food Nation: Dining Etiquette, Costa Rica
March 5.2013
Canadian winters are hard to get through, and we deserve credit for enduring the short, cold, and dark days that make up our lives for five to six months of the year. As someone who’s never been able to deal with problems head on, I did what I always do, ...
Taco Tuesday: Pan Seared Scallops and Udon Noodles Recipe
March 5.2013
Pan Seared Scallops and Udon Noodles Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 1/2 cans of beef broth 2 cups of cooked udon noodles 6 large scallops 1/2 cup of edamame peas (cooked) 1 large white onion (julienned) 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cloves of Garlic Salt & Pepper 3/4 cups White wine Olive Oil Method: Garlic Chips: - Cut the cloves of garlic into ...
Trend Alert: Patterned Trousers
March 4.2013
Yeah, that’s right. Patterned trousers are in. That doesn’t mean they should be worn recklessly. They work best when kept classy, matched with clean knits, classic-cut jackets and neutral tees for balance (or better yet, a layering of all three). And whatever you do, spare us the pattern clashes. That only ...
Music Monday…SXSW
March 4.2013
Welcome to today's MM post. I'm going to give you the full SXSW run down but firstly, what is SXSW? What: "The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW is the premier ...
Taco Tuesday TV: Baked Egg Boats
March 1.2013
SOOOOOO it's officially here! The VERY FIRST episode of Taco Tuesday TV (TTTV ... try saying that without sounding like you have a stutter). Let's just say that all our foodie moments have all been amounting to this. We've been slaving away in the kitchen for over a year now ...
Donn Mason: Undergarments For The Stylish Man
February 28.2013
Let Them Catch You With Your Pants Down! When walking the floor at a trade show on the scale of Project Las Vegas, there are so many brands showing off their most eye catching flagship pieces and outfits, it can be overwhelming. The isles are lined with full mannequins styled from ...
Ten Questions: DJ Neil Armstrong
February 28.2013
The type of resume DJ Neil Armstrong boasts is, quite frankly, one to boast about. Multiple world tours. DJ’ing for music’s A-listers (including one Shawn Carter). Universal acclaim for his iconic mixtapes. Endorsements from global sneaker powerhouses. It’s the type that could easily have someone feeling a little cocky, and ...
Who was at Project Las Vegas: 5 brands to know
February 27.2013
Project Las Vegas is all done now, the stalls are packed, the brands have all gone back to their respective home towns, as have we. Now that we’re back in the relative calm (and slow thaw) of Montreal its time to take a step back and try to make sense ...