Dooney's Cafe

A long-standing fixture in this city's lively Annex area, Dooney's Cafe offers a wonderfully eclectic menu, a warm atmosphere and great value, all presided over by owner and local treasure, Graziano Marchese. Graz, as he's known, is a true character who loves his customers and whose customers love him. Up until now, Dooney's Cafe's claim to fame was their David and Goliath style battle with their landlord, which they won with the help of their community and a coffee franchise. We're here to tell you that if that's all you know about Dooney's, then you are missing out....

Chocolicious

Attention all chocolate lovers, there's a new place in town to indulge your sweet tooth. Chocolatier Jenn Stone has opened a second location of her wildly successful chocolate boutique, JS Bonbons. Located in the heart of bustling Queen Street West, the new shop is nestled amongst the shabby-chic furniture stores, hip fashion boutiques and trendy bars and restaurants that give this up and coming neighbourhood its cool bohemian vibe....

How is the Belgian Gueuze beer made?

Correction to the Bluenose story, with thanks to reader Alan Brown

Brick brewery takes credit for re-introducing the 'stubby' bottle. When was the stubby introduced?

Very Very Green Salad

Beautiful colour, great taste - plus it serves a crowd. You can vary the green items to suit your own taste (and the contents of your fridge.) Try adding different chopped fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, mint, parsley or a combination. This salad goes well with grilled pork or chicken.

Strawberries - Aromatic & Delightful

Sun ripened hybrid strawberries in season possess an enticing aroma, taste and a unique texture all of their own. Wild strawberries, on the other hand, are smaller and more a...

Energy Drinks

Energy drinks are certainly everywhere these days. It seems every store that I walk into that carries water has at least 2 or 3 different kinds of energy drinks on the shelf.

Red Bul...