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Tastes of Houston Part 3: Visiting Houston’s onl

Tastes of Houston Part 3: Visiting Houston’s only Norwegian Restaurant!

@golfstrommen, located in the beautiful @posthtx, is a real meeting of the minds between Norwegian Chef @christopherhaatuft and American Chef (one of my favourite @bravotopchef alum) @pqui. As someone who has spent a lot of time in Norway, I can say that it was nostalgically true to form in some ways (the ceviche with apple, dill and celery was a real must-try) but definitely more Texan (the punched-up grilled Gulf shrimp!) in other ways. It was such a treat to chat with Chef @biggie.san who put his own touch on everything as well. You have to eat here!

Please note: some of the dishes featured here are smaller in size than they would be served normally for the sake of me be able to appreciate more of them. 😊

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Photos from my visit to @visit_houston’s @koffet

Photos from my visit to @visit_houston’s @koffeteria.

The menu changes all the time and is such a delightful experience for people who like being constantly surprised. This place is cool modern and nostalgic vintage at the same time, and I’d be here every other weekend if I lived in Houston! Thanks Vanarian and (GM and partner) Andreas for a real treat of a morning! 🥐 ☕️

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Tastes of Houston Part 2: Reimagining Pan-Asian Fl

Tastes of Houston Part 2: Reimagining Pan-Asian Flavours with Chef Vanarian Kuch of @koffeteria

If you want to see how far creativity can be stretched and played with in baking, make your way to @visit_houston’s @koffeteria! Chef Kuch (also of @bravotopchef #justdesserts fame) is someone who radiates passion and I loved hearing him talk about his team and his ever-evolving bank of ideas. He shares a lot about his Cambodian background (and how exciting it is that Cambodian cuisine is coming up!) in this Reel but his personal background and food is even more multi-faceted. Check out the coffee creations too while you’re here!

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Photos from a wonderful Saturday morning visit to

Photos from a wonderful Saturday morning visit to @fluffbakebar in @visit_houston. Thanks @sugarfairy for the BTS tour and hospitality! Check out the interview I did with Chef Masson in my previous Reel (Part 1 of my Tastes of Houston series).

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Tastes of Houston Part 1: Meeting Chef Rebecca Mas

Tastes of Houston Part 1: Meeting Chef Rebecca Masson (@sugarfairy) of @visit_houston’s @fluffbakebar!

Chef Masson (you might remember her from conquering @bravotopchef #JustDesserts) invited me in early one day to see the hectic and wonderful world of Saturday mornings at Fluff Bake Bar. It was easy to see why there was already a line around the corner even half an hour before opening! I tasted so many delicious cookies and desserts but also got to experience the first piece of brisket freshly delivered from @truth_bbq for their Brisket Breakfast Tacos, and the “Everything” croissants which are filled with cream cheese! Best of all worlds, and clearly one of the best of Houston.

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If you want a solid Italian family-style meal in T

If you want a solid Italian family-style meal in Toronto, head to a @pianopianotherestaurant and let them pick a “best of” lineup for you!

This was my first time at their newest Colborne location, and it was a perfect post-gelato competition group dinner spot. It’s red-velveted funky and cozy; a little fancy but mostly whimsical. It has its own vibe but shares the same @chefvbarry menu as the other locations.

One thing to note: the flavours here are very powerful and heavy in chili, fennel, olive oil and salt, so assess your own preferences and plan accordingly!

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How do you tell the difference between good and gr

How do you tell the difference between good and great gelato? Here’s a quick rundown from the perspective of being a judge at the Canadian edition of the @carpigiani1946 @gelatofestivalworldmasters this year! There were so many delicious creations (we tasted a whopping 18 back-to-back) but could only pick a top 3 (@gelatobyjames.yvr @deathinvenicegelato and @gelato_north). These chefs will be going onto the @carpigianinorthamerica semi-finals in LA, where they will decide who goes onto the grand finale in Europe in 2025!

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If you’ve been staring out the window thinking t

If you’ve been staring out the window thinking that you need something to look forward to, or want to do something truly exciting, join in on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to Peru!

EDIT: the dates have been postponed from April to September, and if you are reading this, I can almost guarantee you will love the itinerary. There’ll be many adventures, but the trip is focused on discovering Peru’s culinary culture (from local markets to @maytalima (one of the top 50 restaurants in the world!)). All the info you need is in the link in my bio, or DM me with questions! You can fly in from almost anywhere in the world.

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