Volume Two, Number Five | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | A Good Food Media website | News & features from the good food movement

GFR Sous Chef Series: Amanda Ray

Chef John Lee returns with a profile of Amanda Ray from Canoe, the fourth and final profile in his Sous Chef Series. More>>

Wine Under $20
Chateau St-Jean (pronounced "gene") made its name in the late 1970s and early 80s with Sonoma Valley Chardonnay. Winemaker Margot Van Staaveren is on her 30th vintage at the iconic winery, and while she still makes rich creamy Chards, the house is also cultivating a reputation for Bordeaux-inspired reds like the 2006 Chateau St-Jean California Merlot ($19.95 - LCBO# 25304). This blend of wines across Northern California regions packs a bit of a wallop at 14% alcohol, but it's well balanced (with just a touch of tannin) and has wonderfully concentrated red fruit and plum notes with enough acidity to bring a little water to the mouth. Great for Friday night steak, or Sunday evening roasts. - Malcolm Jolley

Martin on Wine and Cheese

GFR's Wine Editor, Anne Martin considers the ultimate winter pairing: wine and cheese. Martin suggests LCBO wines with artisanal cheeses. More>>

Jamie's New Zealand Diary

Jamie Drummond is blogging daily (or as daily as his rigorous schedule permits) from New Zealand wine country. More>>

Cava Ground Hog Invitational

Photo: Malcolm Jolley

When given the solemn task of judging the first ever Cava Gourmand Hog Day Invitational Challenge, Malcolm Jolley decided to record the momentous event with notes and photos. More>>

GFR Videocast: Howard Soon

Jamie Drummond videocasts his interivew with Okanagon winemaker Howard Soon. More>>

Lorette's Real Dish Valentines

GFR's 'Real Dish' columnist Lorette C. Luzajic on her Valentines survival menu. More>>

Terroir TV: Arlene Stein

Ontario Culinary Tourism Champion

Photo: Nina Popovic

Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance Executive Director Rebecca LeHeup helps the provinces regions promote their local delicacies. More>>

Hot Cheese Part II: Guernsey Girl

GFR cheese guru Andy Shay report on the Upper Canada Cheese Company's newest product, Guernsey Girl: a cheese meant to be put right on the grill. More>>

GFR Videocast: Claudio Aprile

Jamie Drummond videocasts his interview with noted chef Claudio Aprile, as Toronto's leading molecular gastronomists prepares to open the ingredient-driven Origin. More>>

Toronto Temperance Society: Planning A Private Cocktail Club

Restaurant veteran Bill Sweete and cocktail expert Christine Sismondo have teamed-up to create a private club for those who'd just like to have a quietly good drink. More>>

Charlie's Burgers Bug Dinner Photos

Photo: Diana Pageat-Dellio

Photographer Diana Pageat-Dellio's photo essay of an all insect feast, with commentary by GFR's Jamie Drummond. More>>