Archive for March 2010

How to Become a Regular

Mar 30th, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: Latest News

Want to seem influential and powerful among friends and strangers? One of the ways to pull it off is to garner favours and personal attention at the best restaurant in town. Perhaps it is a little easier said than done, but there are tips you can learn that will help.
HappyFull has collected some great articles [...]



Under the Volcano

Mar 30th, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: $$ HappyFull Casual, Restaurant Reviews

Type of Cuisine: Mexican and Southwestern Comfort
Overview: Casual dining with familiar Mexican favourites in a fun atmosphere

Address: 7-215 Piccadilly Street, London, ON N6A 1S2
Telephone: 519-435-1197
Website: www.iloveunderthevolcano.com

Under the Volcano
Reviewed by Paul M. of HappyFull.ca on March 30.
Aside from the ubiquitous fajitas and quesadillas, the selection of chimichangas, chonitas (a Mexican-styled panzerotti) and flautas are prepared [...]



Tuesday’s Appetizer

Mar 23rd, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: Latest News

News Bites about summer overnight parking in London, British developments in alcohol that are without harmful effects, and a job posting for the junk food lover’s dream job. Please click on “Continue Reading” for details and links.
Free Overnight Parkng Returning For Summer (London Free Press)

After a pilot project earlier this winter, it looks like the [...]



Monday’s Appetizer

Mar 22nd, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: Latest News

HappyFull would like to present News Bites, a selection of London restaurant and food-related articles for your enjoyment (click “Continue Reading” for links):
Entrepreneur, Alex Kappos, is trying to bring healthier food options to London’s school children. London Free Press
The “Cooler Not Sweeter” people from BlackFly Beverages are in the news again, this time [...]



Braise Food & Wine

Mar 18th, 2010 | By AntheaR | Category: $$$$ HappyFull Luxury, Restaurant Reviews

Type of Cuisine: Upscale contemporary Canadian
Overview: Focusing on local and seasonal ingredients in a modern, sophisticated style
Address: 125 Dundas Street, London, ON (parking is available underground at the Covent Garden Market off of King Street)
Telephone: 519-433-1414
Website: http://www.braise.ca/
We had a great meal at Braise Food and Wine. Although I’m embarrassed to admit I don’t remember what [...]



The Bungalow

Mar 18th, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: $$ HappyFull Casual, Restaurant Reviews

Type of Cuisine: Casual Gastro-Pub
Overview: Upscale neighbourhood pub for gourmet burgers and pizza
Address: 910 Waterloo Street, London, ON N6A 3W9
Telephone: 519-434-8797
Website: No Website yet
Rating: 4 / 5
Meal Ordered: Lamb, Buffalo & Beef Burgers, Beef & Swiss Melt
Price: $108 after tax (for four people with appetizers and 2 drinks each)

Following in the footsteps of the former [...]



Disaronno Ads May Not Be “As You Like It”

Mar 18th, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: Drinks

Disaronno Amaretto is a really good drink. Let us immediately get that issue out of the way. The Italian almond-flavoured liqueur is a mainstay of most bars and is an essential component of several great drinks, including the lesser-valued “Alabamma Slammer” that takes people back to university days of binge drinking. For years, Disaronno had [...]



Auberge du Petit Prince

Mar 18th, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: $$$$ HappyFull Luxury, Restaurant Reviews

Type of Cuisine: Upscale French & Canadian
Overview: Combines traditional French dishes with more contemporary fish pairings
Address: 458-460 King Street, London, Ontario N6B 1S9
Telephone: 519-434-7124
Website: http://www.aubergerestaurant.ca/
Rating: 4 / 5

Meal Ordered: Chef’s Tasting Menu, four courses paired with wines
Price: $150.00 after tax (with wine pairings for each course)
Auberge du Petit Prince is currently in its second incarnation [...]



Return of the Green Fairy

Mar 11th, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: Columnist 2

No product in the liquor business has such a storied and controversial history as has absinthe. The resurgence of real wormwood absinthe since the early 2000’s has coincided with the revival of cocktail culture resulting in a huge interest in this mystical drink. The myths surrounding the liquor include that it can lead to hallucinations, [...]



Bathroom Attendants and the Value of Customer Service

Mar 11th, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: Columnist 1

There is a decent bar here in London, Ontario called Robinson Hall that I have been frequenting for a number of years (they have a more “hip” lounge upstairs called “The Thorny Devil”). The bartenders are not nearly as good nor as cool as they think they are, and generally the prices are more expensive [...]