Category: Restaurants

  • Tasting Notes | Chef Exchange: Rush and Splendido

    [dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Chef Exchange Rush and Splendido/”/] The Concept What happens when two chefs who have known each other for more than a decade decide to embark on their very own restaurant exchange? Well, fun and playfulness ensue. CSL was invited to Chef Victor Barry (Splendido Toronto) and Chef Justin Leboe’s (Rush, Calgary) very own chef…

  • Tasting Notes | Chefs Table at Kensington Riverside Inn

    [dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/2010 Chefs Table at Kensington Riverside Inn/”/] Chefs Table: The New Chef Chefs table was alive with a full house on Saturday February 20 for CSL’s dinner with new Executive chef Jeff Park.  Formerly a chef at Araxi in Whistler, Park’s seamless transition is proof of his talent ( as a side note, according…

  • Tasting Notes | Creations: Edmonton

    [dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/2010 Creations Edmonton/”/] The Chef Chef Micheal Laird, a NAIT graduate, has worked at several Sawridge properties and respects the philosophy of the company. “I love working for Sawridge. When I was working at Slave Lake I got to speak with the elders and I learned so much there– people sometimes don’t realize the…

  • Tasting Notes | Lunch at Taste in Calgary

    [dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/2009 Lunch at Taste in Calgary/”/] Spiced Almonds These almonds should come with a warning- all in one sweet, spicy and delicately salty.  If you’ve ever tried to make these spiced nuts for yourself it can be a slight challenge.  If your caramel is below temperature, your spiced nuts will be chewy- too high…

  • Tasting Notes | Mala Ocean Tavern

    [dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/Mala Ocean Tavern/”/]   The Restaurant Mark Ellman, originally from California, first opened Maui Tacos in the late 1990’s with great success. Describing his food as “just off the beaten path,” Ellman delights in “the pleasure of the customers. I love the industry and its characters.” Lisa Chappel, general manager at the restaurant, who has…