Elements on Hollis 1181 Hollis Street F or Anne Novo, cooking isn’t just providing sustenance. Cooking creates community, a menu can tell a story, a meal can provide comfort. She brings all of that, and more, to the table. Despite growing up surrounded by food, becoming a chef wasn’t on Novo’s radar. She was studying […]
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Six epic Mother’s Day brunches
The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar 1662 Barrington Street, 11am-3pm Take the whole fam-jam out in the name of BBQ rib-cap hash, banana bread French toast or olive oil and semolina trifle. Raise a glass to the nurturers and motherly folks among us. Cunard Centre 961 Marginal Road, 11am-2pm A fundraiser for non-profit, community-based Family […]
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Best Hotel Restaurant
Gold Winner Gio Silver Winner Tempo Food + Drink Bronze Winner elements on hollis The elegant Prince George has a lot to offer not just visitors but locals too, and you’ve rewarded it with gold. “It’s absolutely awesome. We pride ourselves on being part of the city,” says general manager Scott Travis. “You typically won’t […]
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Gobblefest: 11 Thanksgiving dinners to try
Cousin’s Restaurant Every dinner at Cousin’s feels like a family dinner, and Thanksgiving takes it to a new level. The Kanellakos family serves up a tasty turkey dinner with all the fixings, served with a soup appetizer and either pumpkin pie or rice pudding for dessert. 3545 Robie Street, $14.95 The Esquire Restaurant You don’t […]
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Best Hotel Restaurant
Gold Winner Gio Restaurant Silver Winner Seasons by Atlantica Bronze Winner Elements on Hollis Gio is the first to take home the gold in one of Best of Food’s newest categories, Best Hotel Restaurant. Congrats! Owned and operated by the Prince George Hotel, Gio sets itself apart from other hotel restaurants with its classy decor […]
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Elements commits to local
The upcasual Westin Hotel dining lounge Elements (1181 Hollis Street, 496-7960) has a whole new approach to it’s foody delights: It’s now promoting the “eat local” movement, offering a 50-mile sustainable menu featuring local food with a global inspiration. That it’s located steps away from the Seaport Farmer’s Market makes it an easy and obvious […]
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Elementary schools
We head into Elements Restaurant in the Westin at 7pm on Wednesday. It’s not full, but there are enough tables to create a pleasant hum of chatter. The resto is newly renovated—gone are the dated tables and chairs, carpets and fixtures in favour of a more modern decor. It’s a fresh appearance for a restaurant […]