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Food and wine at Pearl Morissette
“Let’s colour outside the lines for the food and wine pairing”, says Jenna, our server at Pearl Morissette. “It’s all about good food and wine.” Jenna is wine-savvy, but not afraid to experiment, to have a bit of fun. I was keen to try Pearl Morissette wines with my lunch. My husband and I were finishing our last savoury course and transitioning to sweet. So far, I had enjoyed the aromatic Irrévérence (my first taste of a skin-fermented or orange wine) and Lila, a blend of Cabernet Franc, Lemberger and Pinot Noir with lovely cherry and blackberry notes. At this juncture, Jenna suggested the Sputnik, a dry Riesling. Without hesitation…
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Street Style Crêpes at La Parisienne Crêperie
I love crêpe stands in France. You saddle up to a window, order a savoury or sweet treat and minutes later… voilà! You are holding a freshly made crêpe wrapped and portable for munching as you stroll. A classic peripatetic snack. A perfect way to start my blog. And an easy walk from my house, even though I am not in Paris. Heureusement pour moi, La Parisienne Crêperie has street style crêpes in Bronte village, Oakville. There is no order window so you need to walk inside the restaurant to place your order. Mais c’est une bonne choose. Stepping inside this intimate bistro will transport you momentarily to France with…