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Air Canada Economy Class Meals

While first class may offer filet mignon and more than one choice of red wine, the food fare in economy class across the Atlantic is actually not that bad. A decent chicken and rice TV dinner style meal with dessert and a complimentary mini-bottle of vin rouge is totally adequate for me. Of course the food in first class is nicer, but when you calculate the difference in price between fare categories you’d be better off treating yourself to an amazing dinner on dry land, plus you’d have money left over to boot.

Air Canada offers complimentary meals on long haul flights, but still has pay for food options on domestic economy class bookings.

 

 

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Best Gyro

Okay, I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t eaten at every gyro shop in the world, however, I do believe of the ones that I have eaten at there is a place that stands far above the rest for it’s succulent, savoury, lightly greased goodness.

Following a tip from a travelling Aussie who had devoted much time to sourcing gyros all over the Greek islands, I made my way to what could only really be described as a roadside shack near Perissa Beach on the island of Santorini. Along this dusty road lined with small shops and buzzing with mopeds zipping by in both directions I had a culinary awakening — at least in a street food sense. Continue reading “Best Gyro” »

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How to Peel Garlic

Saveur is one of my favourite magazines — hands down. They offer up great cultural articles with food as the common thread, and also amazing cooking tips for the wannabe gourmet. I stumbled on this video by accident, and at first thought: “hey, I know how to peel garlic,” but then quickly realized that this is the best, and likely the most fun garlic peeling technique. Awesome!

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San Francisco Late Night Eats: Ryoko’s Sushi

Irashaimasen! The entire staff in unison welcomes every customer that enters the steep dark stairwell down into the basement sushi lair that is Ryoko’s near Union Square in San Fransisco.

A quick glance around and you might feel that you’re in some back alley sushi joint in Shimbashi if it weren’t for the scattering of blonde San Franciscoites and the GNR blasting on the stereo. This place, with it’s dimly lit interior backed up against a bright, and space efficient sushi bar that acts as the stage, is a beehive of social activity. It’s 11pm on a Tuesday and this place is at full tilt. Continue reading “San Francisco Late Night Eats: Ryoko’s Sushi” »

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Cafe Francisco – Coffee at Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco

The first time I was in San Francisco I struggled to find a great cup of coffee. Don’t get me wrong, good coffee here is a dime a dozen, but the urban part of SFO is dominated by Peet’s and Starbucks. In a town this hip, it would be criminal to go to either — despite the fact that Peet’s originated in San Francisco and is the original premium coffee chain that inspired Starbucks and a whole new coffee culture. If you know me, you know the one thing I am super fussy about is coffee. I like a well made Americano with crema thick enough to stand on. I also want to drink it out of a real coffee mug, and at a place that has a unique atmosphere. If you’re in the North Beach/Fisherman’s Wharf area in San Francisco I would totally recommend Cafe Francisco located at Francisco and Powell near Pier 39 and Telegraph Hill. It’s a cool joint, slightly on the hipstery side of things, but not deliberately. Great people, coffee and atmosphere make this my go-to coffee spot in this part of San Fran.

 

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Save on Meats Vancouver

While the old Save on Meats location in the sketchy Downtown Eastside of Vancouver may have got a new coat of paint and a slight revamp, if you listen carefully you can still hear the hum of the old neon that has so marked this famous Van City landmark.

The restauranteur Mark Brand, who may now be carrying the title of “King of Gastown” for his efforts in recoolifying the neighbourhood, stepped in to save this historic sight and breathe new life into the place — but not too much new life.

Menu items include meatloaf, mac & cheese, fried chicken, and grilled cheese sandwiches. The pricing is affordable, and aside from being much cleaner and slightly spruced up, the place feels relatively the same as it always has.

Not to be confused with fine dining, the new Save on Meats appears to be here to serve up some honest food, in a cool old space, in a way that still serves and fits the community. It’s worth checking it out if not for any other reason than just to soak up the atmosphere and wonder about all of the people that have been through this place before you. Continue reading “Save on Meats Vancouver” »