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Babel – A Vibrant Mediterranean Feast

Last week I popped into Babel for dinner, as part of Estrella Dam’s yearly program to partner with restaurants that offer tapas-type menu options. Many regions around the Mediterranean offer meze, a type of appetizer on their menu and Babel delivers. I ordered Burrata with grilled pita, osprey bluffs honeyed dates, thyme, pomegranate. Of note, […]

Recap: Greek Independence Day Supper Club

  Last night I hosted a Greek Supper Club commemorating Greek Independence Day, complete with a Lent-friendly 5-course menu. Greek wines and spirits were poured by my friends at Kolonaki Group. Many specialty products from Greece were provided by BuyGreek.shop, including Cretan olive oil and balsamic vinegar at your table. MENU Appetizers Gigantes Beans With […]

Seared Salmon with Avgolemono Sauce

For about a year now, I’ve had a renewed affinity for salmon. Canada produces lots of salmon (both farmed and wild-caught) and we export a lot to the rest of the world as well.