Sharp - Canada's Magazine for Men » Food & Drink http://sharpformen.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:15:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The Best Microbrews in Canada http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/mighty-micros-the-canadian-small-brewery-round-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mighty-micros-the-canadian-small-brewery-round-up http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/mighty-micros-the-canadian-small-brewery-round-up/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:15:53 +0000 Sharp Staff http://sharpformen.com/?p=32187 Because not just any brew will do, we show you 10 craft beers that you'll love all summer long.

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]]> Canadians (like most other carbon-based life forms) love beer, and there’s never been a better time to be enthusiastic about suds than now. Dozens of fine microbreweries have sprung up across the country in recent years, producing finely crafted beers on par with the world’s best.

Here are a few to try this summer.

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]]> http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/mighty-micros-the-canadian-small-brewery-round-up/feed/ 0 The Fit Man’s Guide to Drinking http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-fit-mans-guide-to-drinking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-fit-mans-guide-to-drinking http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-fit-mans-guide-to-drinking/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 18:11:49 +0000 Coleman Molnar http://sharpformen.com/?p=31650 Who says you can't have a six pack under your shirt and in the fridge? We show you how.

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]]> Summer fast approaches and you know that once pool season arrives, you may have to take your shirt off in public, regardless of what’s underneath.

We’re not demanding you diet—some of our favourite men are full figured (see: Hill, Jonah; C.K., Louis; Claus, Santa)—but if you are looking to trim up this summer, we’ve got some suggestions for how to do it, drink in hand.

The bad news: all alcohol is fattening. Period. So, if you’re dead set on getting that body fat index below ten per cent, less really is more when it comes to booze. Pick your occasions wisely, because at seven calories per gram, alcohol has more “energy” than anything else, save fat itself, which has nine calories per gram. What’s worse, these calories provide essentially no other nutritional value. The best bet may be to indulge and have a glass of what you really want, rather than opting for the light version, which may just leave you wanting more.

The good news: there are ways to keep the damage to a minimum. Follow our Lean Man’s Guide to Drinking to stay on track this summer.

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]]> http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-fit-mans-guide-to-drinking/feed/ 0 The Best Steakhouses in Canada http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/where-to-eat-steak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-to-eat-steak http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/where-to-eat-steak/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 19:44:05 +0000 Dan Rankin http://sharpformen.com/?p=30849 25 places to get your meat fix.

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]]> Sometimes a guy just needs a good piece of meat. Forget all the fixings and frills. No we would not like sauce with that. We searched the country to find the juiciest, thickest, most flavourful beef steaks Canada has to offer. Read on an empty stomach at your own peril.

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]]> http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/where-to-eat-steak/feed/ 1 The Best Restaurants, Bars and Hotels for the NHL Playoffs http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-best-restaurants-bars-and-hotels-for-the-nhl-playoffs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-best-restaurants-bars-and-hotels-for-the-nhl-playoffs http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-best-restaurants-bars-and-hotels-for-the-nhl-playoffs/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 21:14:18 +0000 Dan Rankin http://sharpformen.com/?p=31381 You already live and breathe the NHL Playoffs. These fine establishments will help you eat, drink and sleep them too.

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]]> As recently as four months ago, no one knew if there would even be a 2012-2013 NHL season – let alone a post-season. But then the lockout ended, and despite much speculation that the league would be slow to recover, fans were quick to put down their picket signs and hop on board for the shortened 48-game schedule. Now, 16 teams have earned the right to compete for the finest trophy in professional sports and their fans and the cities they call home get to share in the excitement. If you’re making plans to visit any of the cities hosting NHL playoff games this post-season, these are the restaurants, bars and hotels you need to check out.

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]]> http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-best-restaurants-bars-and-hotels-for-the-nhl-playoffs/feed/ 1 Tequila 101 http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/tequila-101-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tequila-101-2 http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/tequila-101-2/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 21:12:03 +0000 Monica Pilwal http://sharpformen.com/?p=31317 A sophisticated man's guide to the world's most misunderstood spirit.

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]]> Widely known as a choice libation for party-going enthusiasts, tequila is so much more than an ingredient that you put into your margarita. Mexico’s most coveted spirit is all about aroma, texture and most importantly, heritage. Forget about what you know, it’s time you moved onto the good stuff.

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]]> http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/tequila-101-2/feed/ 0 Eat Like A Chef http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/eat-like-a-chef/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eat-like-a-chef http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/eat-like-a-chef/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:50:31 +0000 Renée S. Suen http://sharpformen.com/?p=30868 Where Canada's top chefs chow down (when they don't feel like cooking).

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]]> We got options. And yet, when it comes to eating sometimes it’s hard to break out of our own neighbourhood, let alone our city. But, if you’re feeling adventurous (and, every man should feel adventurous, shouldn’t they), we’ve tapped some of the country’s leading tastemakers for their favourite bites both near and far, from neighbourhood favourites to high-end dining.

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]]> http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/eat-like-a-chef/feed/ 0 Nine Bottles Not To Mess With http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/nine-bottles-not-to-mess-with/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nine-bottles-not-to-mess-with http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/nine-bottles-not-to-mess-with/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:42:08 +0000 Coleman Molnar and Dan Rankin http://sharpformen.com/?p=30865 When the best addition is nothing at all.

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]]> If it ain’t broke… don’t drown it in cola. There are certain bottles your bartender would rather see dumped than diluted with high-fructose corn syrup. Here are nine choice spirits best enjoyed as their makers intended—straight up.

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]]> http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/nine-bottles-not-to-mess-with/feed/ 0 The Modern Speakeasy http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-modern-speakeasy-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-modern-speakeasy-3 http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-modern-speakeasy-3/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:12:20 +0000 Taylor Cordingley http://sharpformen.com/?p=30722 10 secret spots to have a drink on the sly.

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]]> Boasting more than 200 customers a day, London’s The Attendant went from Victorian men’s toilet to bustling café thanks to its unique design and reputation as a secret hideaway. Never one to let England have all the fun, Canada has plenty of its own hidden gems located in the hearts of some of our great metropolises. Here, lessons in the art of drinking from 10 clandestine bars and restaurants that you haven’t visited yet (but should).

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]]> http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-modern-speakeasy-3/feed/ 0 The Most Stylish Hotel Bars in Canada http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-most-stylish-hotel-bars-lounges-in-canada/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-most-stylish-hotel-bars-lounges-in-canada http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-most-stylish-hotel-bars-lounges-in-canada/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:57:49 +0000 Azra Hirji http://sharpformen.com/?p=30602 21 perfect watering holes for the thirsty traveler.

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]]> In recent years, hotel bars and lounges have experienced a bit of a renaissance. No longer a place for weary travellers to embrace a much welcome nightcap before heading up to their rooms, these swanky watering holes are the new hotspots to see and be seen. Instead of 80s-era carpeting and dusty bar counters, you’ve got marble floors, infinity pools and everything in-between. From decadent lobby lounges to rustic hideouts, there’s something for everyone here.

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]]> http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/the-most-stylish-hotel-bars-lounges-in-canada/feed/ 1 Food Truck Nation http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/food-truck-nation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=food-truck-nation http://sharpformen.com/fooddrink/food-truck-nation/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:55:18 +0000 Azra Hirji http://sharpformen.com/?p=30213 Curbside cuisine with Canada's food truck expert, James Cunningham.

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]]> North America’s obsession with mobile dining has grown into a feeding frenzy, with hungry foodies looking for the most authentic, quick, quality eats – minus the benefit of booth seating. In that spirit, James Cunningham, host of Food Network Canada’s Eat St., talks the evolution of this new culinary revolution and serves up a few recipes for you to try on your own.

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