The blind goes up somewhere west of Edmonton and the window fills with fir trees running past at speed. Then the trees drop away and the eastern wall of the Rockies stands there in the early light, pink at the top, close enough to feel rude. Coffee in hand, half the dome car still asleep, nobody says anything for a while. That is the moment people pay for on VIA Rail‘s Canadian, and it arrives on the fourth morning, without warning, whether you were awake for it or not.
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Maple Leaf Diner, the Dallas eatery known for its Canadian-inspired comfort food, is turning up the chill with a limited-time “Summer Sips” drink menu, available now through September 7. Designed to beat the Texas heat, this seasonal lineup delivers refreshing flavors with a playful twist—perfect for brunch, lunch, or a casual treat.
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Get ready to celebrate Canada Day in style at Maple Leaf Diner, Dallas’ beloved Canadian diner. On Saturday, July 1, the diner is hosting a day-long celebration to honor its Canadian roots and bring a taste of home to Dallas, Texas. Since 2015, the owner, Mike Delaurier, has been dedicated to sharing the flavors and traditions of Canada with the community.
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Since we are on the subject of Andre Natera and his restaurants in Highland Park Village, it might be worth noting that the chef recently added poutine to his menu at Village Kitchen. Poutine, you say? Yes, that luscious plate of steaming fried potatoes, laden with supple lumps of cheese curd and smothered with gravy. That poutine.
It could be argued that it is the national dish of Canada. Everywhere you go in Canada you will find a version of poutine on the menu. From the lowly McDonald’s version for $3.99, to the very elegant Au Pied de Cochon in Qubec with their foie gras version for a mere $23 Canadian. You cannot go anywhere, including a ballpark, without being able to order this dish. But most identify poutine as being sold at casse-croûtes, or a greasy spoon diner, or roadside chip wagons called cabanes à patates. Continue reading
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