Matbaren Sashimi. Photo courtesy of Michael Tulipan.

Stockholm Drinking and Dining

With pristine seafood plucked from glistening seas, sustainably raised meats and a newfound devotion to seasonal produce, modern Swedish cooking has come a long way from meatballs and pickled herring. The food scene hasn’t yet made the city a must visit like Copenhagen, but chefs are carving out their own … Read more

Lucien Restaurant, Toronto

Crystal chandeliers, faux wrought iron flourishes, low lights over the bar and a beautiful view onto Berzcy Park with a fully illuminated fountain set the stage for Lucien, an offbeat nouveau bistro in downtown Toronto with aspirations of epicurean greatness.  It won’t be hard for them to reach that with … Read more

S.F’s Cafe des Amis

Gleaming cafe lamps anchor the white table-clothed tables at Cafe des Amis and an alto sax and tinkling piano in the background signal the jazz age feel of the place.  Is it another night in Paris?  No, just trendy Union Street in San Francisco. Such is the nature of our … Read more