Articles & Essays

The Smallest Confectionery

The Smallest Confectionery

By Melissa Gagne

On a charming and quiet tree-lined street in a pocket of a Montreal borough, thoughtful confections are made by hand...

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The Road Through Neebing

The Road Through Neebing

By Melissa Gagne

This article is part of a series highlighting the people and food of Neebing, and is made possible through a...

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An East Van Pop-Up: Rabbit’s Foot Supper Club

An East Van Pop-Up: Rabbit’s Foot Supper Club

By Melissa Gagne

In an unassuming house in East Vancouver, a table is being set in wallpapered living room that has been converted into a pop-up dining space. 

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Calling Sweden

Calling Sweden

By Melissa Gagne

Sweden has a phone number. Do you realize what this means? When I found out the country could be reached by a simple call, I had to dial and take advantage of the fact that I could ask anything to anyone.

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My Last Grand Restaurant Visit

My Last Grand Restaurant Visit

By Melissa Gagne

It’s hard to think that we didn’t know what was coming. Naive even, and that was only a few short months ago. It was a trip to celebrate my 31 years and a reservation was made for the Grand Cafe, a restaurant that held a spot on my list of places to try for some time.

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