Publication date: September 19, 2009 Publication: Vue Weekly For months I had avoided the lunchtime trip with the guys from work to Mucho Burrito, mainly because I was expecting a Taco Bell experience, and that grossed me out. It wasn’t until I walked by the 109 Street and Jasper Avenue location to see a lineup out the door that I realized I should give this young franchise a chance. Mucho Burrito has done something pretty clever; they have made Mexican food cool again. READ MORE: http://www.vueweekly.com/mucho_es_bueno/

Publication date: September 10, 2009 Publication: Vue Weekly I’ve been on the hunt for lunch deals for the past few months now, and while the recession hasn’t stopped me from eating out, I have tried to make a conscious effort to keep my midday meal spending down. Thankfully I’ve found myself a recession deal that is dirt cheap and delicious; $5 for a panini and soup at Luzzara Coffee Bar on Whyte Ave. READ MORE: http://www.vueweekly.com/luzzara_coffee_bar/