Summer weather has finally arrived and I’m off to Ottawa this weekend to experience Canada Day in it’s finest. If you haven’t been to Canada Day in Ottawa then you’ve never experienced true Canadian patriotism. Yes, it exists and it’s stronger than you think! A few years ago I had the pleasure of experiencing it […]
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Brunch Travel: Quebec City – Le Pain Beni
Chris and I decided to take advantage of the May long weekend and drove the 4 hours from Ottawa to Quebec City. It’s a lovely city to explore over a weekend. When you walk around you feel like you’re in Europe: each building stands very close to the next and the streets are full shopping and […]
Brunch Travel: Quebec City – Lapin Sauté
After a decadent dinner the night before at Le Pain Beni, one would expect a lighter fare planned for the following morning. Once we got out there into the cool May weather and started exploring Quebec’s Lower Town, we just couldn’t walk past Lapin Sauté without stopping in! Rue du Petit-Champlain was just waking up […]
Brunch Travels: San Francisco
April was an exciting time for Benny. His first airplane ride took him to San Francisco which is not only home to many hills (they can be unforgiving) but also America’s culinary mecca. I’ve been a few times before and I have to say, just like Toronto, San Fran has the ability to wow you […]
Brunch Travels – Montreal – Le Cartet
It was lucky that Le Cartet was only a brisk walk from our hotel. I’m not sure we could have walked any further after such an amazing evening in Montreal the night before. One thing was certain, we were all very hungry and couldn’t wait to see what was in store at Le Cartet. We had […]
Brunch Travels – Montreal – Olive et Gourmando
If Brunchosaurus were to live anywhere else in Canada, I think he would find himself at home in Montreal. With every side street rammed with hipster cafes, greasy spoons and bagel joints, Benny would die a happy Dino. Chris brought his team to Montreal as a thank you for all their hard work over the […]
Bacon for Dessert? Hells Yes!
Niagara on the Lake Travel Continued: Rest –The Stone Road Grille If I told you the best dinner I had in NOTL was at a strip mall beside a Subway restaurant and Dollar Store you’d think I was joking. If the following bacon dessert intrigues you, read on! The Stone Road Grille’s website not only […]