Branching Out from Fogo Inn: Bangbelly & Scoff Lighting Up Fogo Island’s Food Scene
byFive years after being catapulted onto the world stage, Fogo Island’s food scene is spreading its wings. This year welcomed two new restaurants to the island
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Cats Out of the Bag: Cat Café Opening Downtown
byThree words that brought St. John’s to its knees: “Cat Café Downtown”. St. John’s swarmed the Facebook page of the Mad Catter Café, delighted…
Meet Miranda McCarthy: Owner of the Brand New Bonavista Bicycle Cafe
byAt the height of the early 2000s market, she was the owner of her own PR firm with offices in Vancouver and Toronto.
On the Sauce, Part 2: Catsup
byKetchup is known as the all American condiment, but its history is as salty as any weatherworn mariner. Called ke-tsiap in ancient China, a beloved fish sauce fermented from anchovies was common throughout Asia and first documented in the 3rd century BCE.
Cheers to Local: Newfoundland Distillery Co Has Launched Rhubarb Vodka & Gunpowder Wild Rose Rum
byThe “Gunpowder” alluded to in the spirit’s title might turn a few heads, so as a bit of an educational moment or refresher, Peter Wilkins of the distillery explains, ” In the navy, rum was always ‘proofed’ before the sailors were given their daily ration. To do this, the purser would put some gunpowder in the rum and light it. If it flared up, the rum was as it should be, and the sailors would know they were getting their proper measure.”
Toslow: Small Spot Fills Big Void in Local Bar Scene
byIt feels like hanging out in a friend’s living, and unlike most bars, you can actually see and hear each other. Face to face time is a rare commodity these days, so it’s nice to enjoy it.
The Story of Ross Larkin: The New Face of Newfoundland Cuisine
byRoss Larkin is the chef de cuisine at Raymonds, which means he’s in charge of the kitchen at the most renowned restaurant in our province, maybe even the country. If that isn’t impressive enough, this June he did something no other local chef has done to date, when he won Top Chef Canada.
The Deli Gospel: A Lowdown On the Deli Case And Lunch @ Chinched Bistro
by“You don’t need to buy deli meats at the grocery store anymore,” says Michelle Leblanc of Chinched Bistro. The bar has now been raised.
The New, Newly Located St. John’s Farmer’s Market Opens July 21st
by“The Lions Chalet was Venus and the new Community Market is Mars – they are worlds apart,” says Ann Connors, Executive Director of the St. John’s Farmers’ Market.
A Dozen Fun Menu Finds from St. John’s Eats
by12 surprising menu finds from restaurants in town.
A Guide to Dayboiling In St. John’s
byFour Bars. Two Townies. One Goal. To Find The New Heart Of The Affordable Daytime Buzz Downtown.
HIT THE SAUCE: Saucy Mouth Food Truck Bonavista Bound
byIf you make your way to Bonavista this summer (and you should), Brad Gover and Allyson Howse will be serving you from the side…