The Waltz of the Champagne bubbles

Move over Tchaikovsky, this wine writes itself

How to eat a pomegranate

Bite-sized memoirs from dining at Matty Cowan's six-seat counter, The Heather

Denied a menu to preview, the meal became a conversation; a sensory exploration of the succession of flavours and the stories of each plate told by their creator, Chef Matty Cowan.

The power of submission and privilege of surrender

A tasting menu tickles a chef’s desire to exercise control, blindly teasing the taste buds of those uninhibited by dietary restrictions....

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Course 5 | Jurassic Kale and Milk Poached Tilapia

Flickering streams of blue, orange and yellow intertwined, setting the waxy, leather surface, like that of a Jurassic reptile, ablaze.

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Alberese Rosso Toscano

On the nose, fruit and flowers — light, like fresh cherry blossoms, that translate to sharp, tart sour cherry and stewed strawberry on the palate, with a faint taste and crunch of almond to finish.

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Make A Reservation

THE HEATHER is matty cowan’s little six seat chef’s counter. DINNER is wednesday to saturday with one seating an evening at 7:30. THE MENU is a seasonally inspired tasting menu. RESERVATIONS can be made by following the link in the menu above. THE ADDRESS is 357 barton st e in hamilton ontario

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Amanda Horn / culinary marketer / writer and stylist

Putting food into your mouth is easy. Finding the words to convey the experience and describe it, not so much. But when your grade 8 career test tells you you'll either be a food critic or a stunt person, you have to respond. For now, I shall focus on the former, attempting to translate the delicious and not-so-delicious experiences into words. I'm Amanda, wine student, brand marketer and all around culinary creative. Welcome to my collection of short, quippy, sensual food musings.

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