Jean-Claude Chartrand serves honest French fare with a twist at L’Orée du Bois By Hattie Klotz Photography by Brittany Gawley When chef Jean-Claude Chartrand bought the esteemed Old Chelsea restaurant L’Orée du Bois five years ago, he didn’t tell a soul. “When things are going well, don’t change...
Morning glory This holiday season, fill your home with love, laughter and lasting memories by treating family and friends to a mouth-watering display of delicious bites and treats. Food prep, styling and photography by Anne Waters Homemade quiche will take centre stage on your buffet table...
Ottawa restaurant icons Caroline Gosselin and Peter Boole reveal their trade secrets By Patrick Langston Photography by James Park Asked about his enviable track record as a ByWard Market restaurateur, Peter Boole replies dryly, “You call it successful. I call it survival.” Of course, Boole...
FOUR RESTAURANTS WITH BUZZ By Janet Wilson seven questions matthew carmichael What is the secret to your successful partnership with fellow chef/restaurant co-owner, Jordan Holley? Our partnership is based on our great friendship. Jordan is also extremely strong in areas that I’m not and I’m better...
Fresh and flavourful, Korean side dishes or banchan move into a starring role By Julie Beun Photography by James Park They dazzle. They delight. And there are so many of them, they’re almost too much to contemplate. Yet that’s what banchan — the intoxicating array of small side dishes that...
