Downtown Kingston

J’ Adore Le Chien Noir

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I’ve arrived!
The oysters – so fresh and ice cold. Yum!
So much escargot in that bowl. Delicious.
Trout on top of sweet potatoes.
Rack of lamb. I felt like a Flinstones’ character eating this.
Dessert.

When I receive a message from Rachel and Joanna of Black Dog Hospitality, the local company that owns Atomica, Harpers, Dianne’s Fish Shack and Smokehouse and Le Chien Noir, I am pleasantly surprised that they would like to treat me to a meal at Le Chien Noir. I’ve happily (and on my own terms) written about my love for all of Black Dog’s other vendors, so why not?

Le Chien Noir is a Kingston staple and is known in this town and beyond for its fine french dining. I would happily treat myself to a meal here any day. Continue reading →

Have you Heard of Juniper?

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Right this way to Juniper Cafe.
Juniper’s Menu
Treats!
Squash on Fresh Focaccia. Say no more.
Arugula, Fennel, Parsley, Carrot, Lemon and Oil
The charming Juniper
Look at this view! Wait until Patio season.
The Tett in all its glory.

Juniper Café has been the  talk of the town lately and for good reason! This charming breakfast and lunch spot located in the Tett centre provides locally-sourced products and bakes a majority of their menu items fresh onsite. So you can understand why I couldn’t wait to stop in for lunch. Continue reading →