Canada

Raymonds Restaurant

One of the Best Restaurants in North America Housed in a stunning example of classical Newfoundland architecture from the early 20th century and overlooking St. John’s harbor, Raymonds is widely considered the best restaurant in all of Canada. Chef and Newfoundland native Jeremy Charles pulls inspiration from the land and sea around him, showcasing the…  Read More

Hawksworth Restaurant

Contemporary Canadian Cuisine Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, chef David Hawksworth’s eponymous restaurant is one of the best in the city. Trained in Europe and adept in a myriad of global techniques, chef Hawksworth’s forward-thinking Canadian cuisine is consistently flawless, fresh and modern. He’s passionate about local ingredients, a chef who believes food is…  Read More

Montréal

Indulge in Montréal Montréal is not only one of the most beautiful and captivating cities in North America, it’s also one of the most exciting places to eat and indulge. Our neighbor to the north celebrates foods like poutine (French fries and cheese curds smothered in gravy), maple syrup and decadent foie gras, so a…  Read More

Fishman Lobster Clubhouse

Hong Kong-Style Seafood Fishman Lobster Clubhouse is the best Hong Kong-style seafood restaurant in North America. Whole king crabs, fish, eels, and massive lobsters are all cooked family-style with such finesse and in so many styles that I think about this place every day. Made from a single crustacean, the 13-pound lobster tower with chiles…  Read More

Thrillist Presents: Things to Do in Toronto

The Queen City I’ve partnered up with Thrillist to bring you my behind-the-scenes tips on where to eat, where to stay, and what to do when you are traveling across the globe. My guide to eating like a lumberjack, dressing like a hipster and making your wife happy in the Queen City here.

Joe Beef

Montreal’s Best Bistro Joe Beef is one of Montreal’s flagship restaurants (and one of my favorites in the entire world). Located in the heart of Little Burgundy, this pint-size bistro & oyster bar is named after Charles “Joe-Beef” McKiernan, a famous 19th-century innkeeper and Montreal hero. The chalkboard menu changes daily and while the cuisine is…  Read More

Joe Beef

Montreal’s Best Bistro Joe Beef is one of Montreal’s flagship restaurants (and one of my favorites in the entire world). Located in the heart of Little Burgundy, this pint-size bistro & oyster bar is named after Charles “Joe-Beef” McKiernan, a famous 19th-century innkeeper and Montreal hero. The chalkboard menu changes daily and while the cuisine is…  Read More