Articles by Esther Szeben
40 and Famished: To Sana Restaurant With Love
To the fan of the Okra and Channa Dahl alike, Sana woos.
40 and Famished: Double Take at A First Bite
Esther checks out the seasonal offerings at Montreal’s premiere bakery.
Kimchi and Comedy: the Stuff of Guts
Lise Vigneault is one multi-talented lady. She’s selling her sauerkraut at the SAT souk this week.
40 and Famished: U-Main Cheese Making Kit
Esther tries her hand at making cheese at home using a U-Main kit… and succeeds!
40 and Famished: Restaurant Thali Montreal is Student Cheap
Meat and vegetarian Indian restaurant near Concordia is both tasty and cheap.
40 and Famished: Riccardo’s Italian Restaurant
Whether you go veggie, seafood, meat, or pasta, this West Island restaurant has something for everyone.
40 and Famished: Dinette Triple Crown
Esther heads to this southern comfort joint for carbs and more carbs… with hot sauce and chicken and pork.
40 and Famished: Get Your Thai at Émeraud de Bangkok
Ignore the clichés, this suburban ethnic restaurant is still worth your dime and time
40 and Famished: Vive Epazote and Haricots!
Mexico comes to Montreal with this authentic Yucatan restaurant.
40 and Famished: Slow Wines need good Quebec homes
Esther reviews the 2015 Slow Montreal wine tasting event at Marché Bonsecours.
40 and Famished: Villa Wellington
Puces POP Preview : Grooviola Gourmet Granola Nuttin’ But the Best
Good for breakfast, good for snack, good for you — Montreal’s grooviola products come in a range from decadent to gluten free. Get your grooviola on!
40 and Famished : Premiere Moisson
Premiere Moisson’s holiday offerings include things both savory and sweet for those who are naughty, nice, and a little bit of both.
Les Charlatans Artisanal Syrups Are the Real Thing
A delicious line of syrups by Les Charlatans proves as versatile as they are delicious. There’s a strong punch in every drop. Esther tests them out in cocktails and more!
Buy Now: The Perfect Tonic with Montreal’s 3/4oz
Take your G&T to the next level with 3/4 Tonic’s homebrew. Esther tests out the goods and reports on her findings.
40 and Famished: Montreal Brewing Company No Ordinary Pub
Filling game and meat meal at Griffintown joint takes pub fare to a new level.
Montreal Landmark Magnan Set to Close its Doors in December
Montreal’s Magnan Restaurant has announced it will be closing its door in December after 82 years of business! Esther reviews the tavern before it’s too late.
40 and Famished : Great Sandwiches at Café Santropol
Known for its tasty spreads and sandwiches, Esther finds out if this beloved Plateau eatery lives up to its reputation.