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London Brakes For Confit

May 3rd, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: Columnist 2

Daily life in a large city may seem to be predictable (should I say conservative?) at times, but there are little things that happen occasionally that demonstrate what a great city London is to live.
Today was a beautiful sunny spring day in London and I headed out for a walk to get some lunch. [...]



Wednesday’s Appetizer

Apr 28th, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: Latest News

There are lot of exciting dining events and news happening in the city these days. From restaurant openings to a huge array of charity events, HappyFull has compiled the latest and greatest to help you decide where you want to go. From the Taste for Life to LobsterFest, the only thing better than enjoying a [...]



Cello Supper Club

Apr 16th, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: Restaurant Reviews

Type of Cuisine: Upscale contemporary fine dining
Overview: Fashionable and funky dining with a sophisticated urban vibe
Address: 99 King Street, London, ON N6A 1C1
Telephone: 519-850-8000
Website: www.cellosupperclub.com
Rating: 4 / 5
Meal Ordered:
Price: $122.77 for two, including drinks and tax but not tip
The location at 99 King Street (at Talbot, across from the John Labatt Centre) has proven [...]



Bring Your Own Wine in London

Apr 13th, 2010 | By Paul M. | Category: Drinks, Latest News

In January 2005, the Ontario Government (AGCO actually) finally allowed restaurants to apply for a BYOB licenses where customers could – for a corkage fee – accompany their meal with a wine brought from home. Participating restaurants benefit by earning the same profit but with less carrying costs, while customers win by matching their dinner [...]



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 [...]



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 [...]