food & drink:
chef profiles
Leandro Carreira
for Sharp: The Book For Men magazine Spring/Summer 2022 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
"They say you can’t go home again — especially after you’ve translated 550 of your motherland’s signature dishes into a highly anticipated cookbook. Inevitably, there’ll be someone at the grocery store who’s convinced that their family’s recipe for açorda Alentejan is better than the one published on page 34.”
Yotam Ottolenghi
in Sharp magazine, Dec/Jan 2018 issue | Read at azuremagazine.com
“Adept at creating dramatic spaces, rising restaurant-design stars Guillaume Ménard and David Dworkind may be the perfect designers for the Instagram Age. Just one (important) thing: Their spaces are as great in person as they appear on social media.”
“Ask someone for their ultimate breakfast sandwich recommendation, and they’ll probably preface it with a story about an ungodly hangover or frantic all-nighter.”
French New Wave
in Sharp magazine, Oct 2019 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“Each one boasts a casually chic atmosphere and a menu that isn’t afraid to make some modern updates on la tradition. Sometimes, there are benefits to a less literal translation.”
Plant-Based Fine Dining
in Sharp magazine, Sep 2019 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“Omnivores, give your coronary arteries a rest one of these nights and opt for some lighter fare. Your taste buds will be surprised.”
Steakhouses
in Sharp magazine, May 2019 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“A counterforce to plant-based menus and puny sharing plates, the classic steakhouse is sizzling once again.”
Caviar
in Sharp magazine, Apr 2019 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“Maybe it’s a response to the apocalyptic tone that’s defining modern news coverage, but things that previously felt best reserved for special occasions — velvet, say — are now a regular part of our Tuesday nights. The latest development in this embrace of all things lavish: the triumphant comeback of caviar.”
Food Halls
in Sharp magazine, May 2018 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“Variety is the spice of any good friend group — until it comes time to plan a birthday dinner with a vegan. Enter the food hall, a new breed of dining environment where crowds with diverse tastes can feast in harmony.”
cookbook coverage
Lockdown Escapism
in Sharp magazine, Sep 2020 issue [Print exclusive]
“With no big getaways on the horizon, we’re easing our restlessness by delving into new cookbook releases from across the globe.”
New Culinary Bibles
in Sharp magazine, Dec/Jan 2019 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“With directions for adding THC to everything from fried mushrooms to lamb, Bong Appetit is ready to prove that pot can be just as dignified a seasoning as oregano.”
“A surge in imported and indie renditions of classic kitchen staples has us restocking our fridge to make every condiment count.”
Pasta as Coping Mechanism
in Sharp magazine, Nov 2020 issue [Print exclusive]
“When the sunny warmth of a Roman holiday remains out of reach, the golden glow of rich cacio e pepe delivers a worthy substitute.”
Top Kitchen Tools
in Sharp magazine, Sep 2018 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“To find out more about which cooking essentials might be missing from our cabinets, we reached out to five food-industry pros from across the country to ask about their most beloved must-haves.”
drinks
Morning Coffee Rituals
in Sharp magazine, Sep 2020 issue [Print exclusive]
“When a day — or, indeed, an entire year — veers a bit off course, having a familiar activity to focus your attention on is a comforting way to restore some sense of direction.”
Dark Beers
in Sharp magazine, Nov 2018 issue | Read on sharpmagazine.com
“Fall is a season of rich flavours, calling for drinks that can hold their own against turkey meat and freshly harvested root vegetables.”
travel:
vacation itineraries
Miami
in Sharp magazine, Spring 2020 issue [Print exclusive]
“With highlighter hues and floral-patterned shirts back in fashion, the entire world is suddenly looking loud and flashy. And yet Miami, in all its newly glam glory, continues to put a next-level spin on this brash baseline.”
Spanish Wine Country
in Sharp magazine, Sep 2019 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“Best known as the place where you catch the ferry to Ibiza, the seaside city of Dénia is actually an underrated vacation destination in its own right — and one home to a mighty castle, Castillo de Dénia.”
Grand Cayman
in Sharp magazine, April 2019 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“Scuba diving, for the unitiated, is a wild ride. Imagine flying, crossed with meditating, all the while watching an IMAX movie.”
Edmonton
in Sharp magazine, Dec/Jan 2018 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“A mural painted near City Hall pays tribute to the city’s entrepreneurs. ‘Take a risk,’ it reads. ‘It’s the most Edmonton thing you can do.’ And while booking a winter trip to this capital of cold might feel daring, take that art as your reassurance that it’s well worth the shot.”
getaway ideas
Road Trips
in Sharp magazine, Summer 2019 issue [Print exclusive]
“There is a lot of joy to be found in the act of discovery. Which is exactly what makes road-tripping such an ideal form of travel: it puts exploration front and centre.”
Spas for Wellness Skeptics
in Sharp magazine, Dec/Jan 2019 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
“By our estimation, the best way to ride the wellness wave is not by speeding across town to hunt down the latest antioxidant. It’s by booking a trip to somewhere truly serene and surrendering yourself to everything on offer.”
New Neighbourhoods
in Sharp magazine, Nov 2018 issue [Print exclusive]
“Each of these areas boasts fresh accommodations, restaurants, and bars all clustered within a few blocks’ radius — meaning more time for exploring, and less time wasted in cabs.”
Overlooked Escapes
in Sharp magazine, Sep 2018 issue | Read at sharpmagazine.com
