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It’s National French Fry Day!

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National French Fry Day is today July 13th! They are golden, they are crispy, they are delicious and they are bad for you! No wonder they are a staple food across the country. They are golden, they are crispy, they are delicious and they are bad for you! No wonder they are a staple food across the country. You may prefer to call them frites, fries, chips, finger chips or French-fried potatoes: no matter what, you are talking about deep-fried potatoes. They come in many cuts and styles, from the matchsticks to the wedges, and are enjoyed with different condiments like ketchup, aïoli, mayonnaise, vinegar or whatever you see fit. Why are they called French Fries? Blame the Americans. As the story goes, the term “French” was apparently introduced to the potatoes when American soldiers arrived in Belgium during World War I. Belgians are quite fond of fried potatoes, and…

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A sandwich on the beach

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So here I am in Bermuda, attending a conference. Having just landed and arrived at the hotel, I figured going to down to the beach was the first order of business. Especially since I hadn’t had lunch. Lunch on the beach! So I headed down to Fairmont Southampton’s private beach, using the trolley made at our disposal to make the trek. The Cabana Bar & Grill was not really busy – it was getting close to 2 PM already. It was sunny but fresh and windy. Nevertheless, a few patrons were enjoying cocktails on the terrace. The menu was beachy, of course. Interesting items included Shrimp & Avocado Toast, the Beach Burger, the Cajun Shrimp Sandwich. Strangely, there was a Mediterenean creeping influence, with Mezza and Chicken Gyro as options. I zeroed in on the Bermuda Fish Sandwich (20 BD$). While the cocktail list was inspiring, with names such as…

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St-Hubert Classics

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Our little Wafflings simply love St-Hubert. Whenever we ask them about going to a restaurant, St-Hubert is their choice 95% of the time. Here and there, Boston Pizza or Benny & Co. will pop up as an option. But St-Hubert is where it’s at. Now, we used to always head tothe Maisonneuve location in Hull. But ever since they renovated, at a cost of a million dollars, to make it more modern and somehow “retrochic”, the Wafflings are done with it. Imagine, St-Hubert replaced their favorite games room with a wine cellar. “We don’t drink wine at St-Hubert, papa. Not even you!”  Wise words. Indeed. I’ll have the odd beer, but I usually stick with the bottomless Coke or Sprite. But that’s beside the point. Bottomline is, our new family location is now on the East end of Gatineau, a location that was also renovated in 2015 (for 1.3 million)…

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This hot chicken is in the Cage

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We were on our way to Poutinefest on Sparks Street. As we got to the Portage bridge, we realized it was closed. I turned left towards the Alexandria bridge, which was completely jam-packed. I kept going, thinking I’d cross on the MacDonald-Cartier bridge. I did. But there was no getting anywhere near Sparks street. “Everything around here is purple,” stated Ms. Waffle after looking at her traffic app. ”What’s going on?” Ms. Waffle looked it up. The CN Cycle for CHEO. Road closures were numerous. So we gave up on Poutinefest. We made our way back across the river. First, I thought we could go to Le BBQ Shop on Fournier. But it was closed. I kept going, and figured we could still get our Poutine fix at GAGA Patate. Also closed. I kept driving around, and Ms. Waffle suggested Routine Poutine. Guess what? Closed. “Well, La Cage aux Sports…

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On the Shore of the Rideau Canal

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I was invited to a dinner meeting at the Shore Club, located in the Westin Ottawa, right in the heart of downtown Ottawa. The restaurant decor is meant to remind us of an art deco ocean liners with contemporary lines.  5 million dollars were invested by the owners into this space.  It is large and spacious, with a high ceiling and a glassed front on the Rideau Canal. They are going for a very chic and elegant look.. The owners were ambitious about the spot.  “We’re trying to create a night-out atmosphere where people come, have fun and feel invigorated —  laughing and talking … It will be more like a New York restaurant, with a bit of a buzz to it,” principal David Aisenstat told the Ottawa Citizen before the opening. But be warned, this steakhouse is not what you might think: “Our market is upscale, the 30-something-plus age group. This will not be…

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