Food & Wine | Gaucho Hampstead Terrace Event

I was recently invited to the terrace event of Gaucho Restaurant in Hampstead Heath. Gaucho is a group of Argentine eateries located in the UK, Dubai and Hong Kong. Their exclusive steaks are sourced from 45 farms from the lowlands of Argentina and are all free range, organic and employ local farmers and farming practices.

They also have a 17 page wine menu. All from Argentina.

And they make their own sausages.

More about Gaucho after the jump…

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Food & Wine | Our Daily Red arrived just in time for Summer

The sun is here and along with it comes the occasion to sip a beautiful glass of wine with those you love. Thankfully for us all, Our Daily Red recently launched in Canada (in select provinces) and has me inspired for dinner parties to come and picnics in the park with Julio. Not to mention that the wine is 100% USDA certified organic, vegan, gluten-free and contains no added preservatives. That means it’s Holistic and you’ll be adding it to my meal plans, right Catherine Sugrue, CNP? Continue reading “Food & Wine | Our Daily Red arrived just in time for Summer”

Toronto | Hudson Kitchen shows Toronto what a patio should be

From coast to coast in Canada, the summer has arrived finally and patio season is officially in full swing. It makes a lot of people want to refurbish their outdoor spaces in their gardens and redo their patios. Perhaps the most popular these days is flagstone patios and paths, which many people find from companies like westminsterstone.com. Then there is the element of added some new furniture as well. Just completely transforming it to ensure you can enjoy the best of the summer months. When I think of eating in the summer, there is no image that comes to mind faster then that of sitting on a patio (check out teak garden furniture uk for some seating inspiration) enjoying the sunshine with friends and the ones I love. And I’ll be honest, please don’t take offence other cities in Canada, Toronto has some of the best patios I have ever enjoyed. I love patios so much, I only wish I had one in my own home. I dream of having a really cool space with luxurious Sliding Patio Doors too! But what it is that makes a truly perfect restaurant patio? Location, size and decor are key when you’re in search for an outdoor experience. Too big and you feel overwhelmed and lost in the crowd. Too small and it can feel a little awkward or unaccommodating for a group looking to dine together. It’s almost like Goldilocks… it has to be just right. Thankfully for the city of Toronto, Hudson Kitchen is showing the rest of the city what a patio should be. Let me tell you why! Continue reading “Toronto | Hudson Kitchen shows Toronto what a patio should be”