The fourth largest city in Canada and the second largest urban market in Ontario, Ottawa is home to the first Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute outside of Europe. Ottawa’s thriving food scene, with its local and international chefs and its multicultural and multilingual sensibility (you will hear English and … Read more
We just announced our picks for the most intriguing destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list—which we’ve divided into 4 segments—includes something for every travel style. From urban destinations to cultural and foodie hotspots, and from destinations ripe for exploration and adventure to others that are probably new … Read more
In 1988, after having been in business in Ottawa for more than eight years, Eleanor’s Cuisine Française Inc. was sold to M. André Cointreau — president of Europe’s esteemed Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute — to become the organization’s first campus outside of Europe. “We were all wondering, ‘Why … Read more
There’s no easier way to spot a tourist in Seattle than the mushroom top of an umbrella bobbing down Pike’s Place. Take it from a local: invest in a raincoat. Seattle and rain go together like farm-to-table and rusticity, hiking and sweat, coffee and bitterness—it’s what characterizes the experience (and what … Read more
We’ve just announced our top destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list is divided into 4 segments and includes something for every travel style – from urban destinations to cultural and foodie hotspots, to places ripe for exploration and adventure, and locations that are maybe new on your … Read more
We’ve just announced our top destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list is divided into 4 segments and includes something for every travel style – from urban destinations, to cultural and foodie hotspots, to places ripe for exploration and adventure and others that are maybe new on your … Read more
We’ve talked about it and debated it and now the TravelSquire’s team of editors has finally decided. We’ve chosen the most intriguing travel destinations for the upcoming year, not an easy task. Our 2018 choices cover a diverse geographic wish list stretching around the globe and our criteria is unbiased. … Read more
Now more than ever, kids need active routines in their lives. And when children observe their parents incorporating healthy habits into their lives too, they’ll be readier to accept them. What better way to kickstart these practices than a fun family vacation that highlights the benefits of a healthy lifestyle? … Read more
Paris is one of the world’s most alluring destinations. So, when I recently met up with Le Cordon Bleu, Paris’ Chef Guillaume Siegler, to ask him a few questions about his adopted home from a resident’s point of view, I was not surprised by his responses. With a tenure at … Read more
If an artist tried to capture the city of San Antonio with a single brushstroke, she would be remiss. This is a Texas town that proudly showcases a blend of Southern comfort, Wild West bravado and Mexican flair. A logical first step to uncovering the many layers of this thriving … Read more
It’s futuristic, fantastic, glamorous — a fascinating place for a stopover if you’re flying to Asia. On a recent visit to Sri Lanka, we decided to break up the long journey and check out the capital of the U Arab Emirates, the largest and wealthiest of the seven emirates that … Read more
On London’s quaint and endearingly buzzy Portobello Road, The Distillery’s deep navy awnings serve as a beacon for what lies inside, though what lies inside can hardly be contained by the singularity of its name. There is indeed a full-blown subterranean distillery installed, but alongside it is a school of … Read more
“How many stills are there in Haywood County?” I ask, sipping another shot of peach pie moonshine. Dave Angel, proprietor of Elevated Distilling, leans over the bar and replies, “Just three distilleries, but (pausing for dramatic effect) … many more stills.” It was a wink-wink moment letting me know that … Read more
My initial introduction to the city of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean in Quebec is a serene one, with a drive through acres of farmland dotted with corn and cows. A collection of colorful barns is simply a preview of more attractions to come. At one point La Route des Bières (The Beer Route) … Read more
I’m passionate about food and cooking. Cookbooks – I have hundreds. I love trying new recipes and experimenting with exotic ingredients. Over the years I’ve attended many a cooking class, often during my travels to learn about ethnic cuisines yet I had never attended one in France. Shame! Now is … Read more