Review: E2 (“E-Squared”)
Posted by mike | Filed under Reviews
I firmly believe that a good staff makes a restaurant. Front of the house employees play a big role in defining the overall atmosphere, and — for me — atmosphere is really what makes or breaks a dining experience. One even hopes that it reflects the chef’s or owner’s sentiments. That’s not to say food [...]
Review: Park Bruges
Posted by mike | Filed under Beer, Reviews
When I first heard that Point Brugge was opening up a new restaurant, I was excited. When a Canadian friend pointed out that they would be serving traditional Montreal poutine, I was intrigued. The original location has a great reputation for serving up some good Belgian cuisine and a pretty good selection of beer. The [...]
Review: Smiling Banana Leaf
Posted by mike | Filed under Reviews
This one was a great find. I had never before even heard of Smiling Banana Leaf, but then randomly noticed a reference to the place in a Twitter feed. I can’t even remember who posted it, but I’m glad it caught my attention. I did some research, found some reviews, and decided I definitely needed [...]



