Stuff’d Urban Eats
It all started back in the 18th century when English Aristocrat, John Montagu, crafted a meal by placing bits of cold meat between some crusty slices of bread. This culinary creation was perfect for the 4th Earl of Sandwich, as it allowed him to play cribbage while eating, without getting his cards greasy from handling meat with his bare hands. The popularity of the sandwich began to spread amongst Europe’s upper class, and during the industrial revolution grey collar workers adopted it as an affordable, and portable meal delivery system. Read more
The Welly Boot Throw
Easter greetings from all the contributors of Kingstonist.com. Although we are full of turkey, ham, and foil wrapped chocolate eggs, we managed to roll down to the Kingston Brew Pub today for their annual “Welly Boot Throw.” This event challenges teams to brave the elements and toss the Brew Masters old rubber boot as far as they can. Entry fees get the teams a free meal, and a pint of beer, while all the proceeds are generously donated by the Brew Pub to Hospice Kingston. For a better explanation, as well as sights and sounds from this unique Kingston event, check out the podcast below, and our new Flickr page.
Special thanks to David Bailey for the podcast. More to come in the near future. In the meantime, don’t forget that every time you comment you are entered into our monthly draw.
The Welly Boot Throw [7:47m]: Kingstonist’s Guide to St. Pat’s
Whoever was in charge of scheduling St. Patrick’s Day on a Monday this year must have had one massive hangover after their shenanigans in 2007. For working stiffs like myself, this means that I have to use a vacation day, just to ensure that I get my fill of green beer, mardi gras beads (since when did they become Irish?), and inebriated sing-alongs. For the unseasoned rookie, the fact that St. Pat’s falls on a Monday could result in Tuesday also being a write off. Fret not, whether you’re experienced or new to celebrating this magnificent day in Kingston, the following is your definitive guide of places to go on St. Pat’s. Read more
Luke’s Gastronomy
When you hear the words “Master Chef” the mind tends to conjure images of an older man or woman, probably in his or her 50s or 60s - someone who has had decades of training from top chefs all over the world. One would never suspect that the master of gourmet could be a seventeen-year-old. We were shocked when we stumbled upon this fact during a recent visit to Luke’s on Princess Street.
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Yo Quiero Mexicali Rosa’s
It is known around Kingston as the black hole, the corner of doom, an address that few businesses dare touch, while those who’ve rolled the dice have paid the ultimate price. I am referring to the corner of Johnson and Ontario were countless independent restaurants and bars have come to die. 172 Ontario is a prime downtown location that’s a block away from City Hall, a stone’s throw away from the waterfront and in the company of Wooden Heads, White Mountain and Frankie Pesto’s, so it does not make sense that so many attempts have failed. City records do not indicate that the earth beneath this address was once home to a cursed cemetery, hence there is no supernatural explanation.
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