Eggenberg Dunkel Beer -- A Beer to Enjoy

I have always been a fan of the dunkel beer – dark beer, as translated from German. I grew this love during my stay in Vienna, Austria.
Not as dark as a Guinness, its dark reddish-brown fusion had an allure. But more than the colour, it was the taste – with a tinge of sweetness to it.

I had never managed to find its equivalent in Canada. Until recently.

I was poring through the LCBO shelves for something new when my eyes landed on the Eggenberg Doppelbock Dunkel.

Eggenberg Doppelbock Dunkel Beer

I could not remove my eyes from the word ‘Dunkel’. After more than a decade I am seeing it.

Immediately, I grabbed as many bottles as I could.

It is brewed by Schloss Eggenberg, which is considered as one of the world’s oldest breweries, with more than a thousand-year-old tradition.

A bock is defined as strong lager from Germany. The doppelbock is stronger t han a bock.

And true to its definition, the Doppelbock is malty and has its tinge of sweetness. It is very rich in froth.



An interesting article on dark beers: Dunkel, a Beer Ideal for Long Debates (New York Times)

Beaver Hall Restaurant - Montreal

The Beaver Hall - Montreal

 The Beaver Hall is one of those restaurants that reminded me of formal Europe – men in dress pants and shirts, while women elegantly attired. No sneakers.

Appetizers

No appetizers ordered. We decided to munch the bread and olive they provide for all tables.

Main

Pan Seared Calf Liver

• Pan Seared calf liver, with pepper sauce and cinnamon apple.

The liver was perfectly done.

A Library for Books on the Culinary World

A Canadian university has more than 13,000 books related to the culinary arts, according to an article in the Toronto Star.

The University of Guelph’s books collection are from around the world organized into six collections. The books range from the modern to those published in the early 19th century.
For more on the collections, visit the Toronto Star Food Columnist Jennifer Bain’s article.

Mexico Lindo in Whitby and Ajax

We were in Whitby late afternoon, and suddenly a desire to taste something Mexican rose. Ajax has a Mexican restaurant, but we wanted to check out Whitby. Fortunately, we were told there is one simple, but a good restaurant.

After some effort we found the place. It turned out that it is Mexico Lindo whose Ajax branch I had visited earlier.

And like the Ajax branch, one gets the feeling of being in a Spartan restaurant more common in southern countries. There was a lot of colour – in terms of Mexican artefacts.

Safari Bar and Grill -- Unique Recipes with a Flavour

Visited the Safari Bar and Grill in Pickering for dinner. I had passed that restaurant many times but never thought of visiting it until a friend praised its dishes.

They have an extensive selection of wine, and some interesting beers too. I went for the Austrian Stiegl beer.