Foodies Rock: Recent Episodes
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman puts her spin on dining out and meal prep. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman checked in one last time and shared some of her favourite things about Terry DiMonte.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman on the recent news that restaurants will be allowed to reopen.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman goes back to Montreal's restaurant scene in 1984... the year Terry started on the air at CHOM 97 7.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman on what restaurants might look like post-pandemic and why a restaurant like the now defunct Atelier Robuchon at the Montreal Casino should never happen again.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman hits Terry with a quiz: how is your inner foodie coping these days?
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has everything you need to prepare the perfect Easter meal!
How well do you know your Irish food? Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has a brief quiz.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman talks about foods that saw a surge in popularity during the pandemic.
Quebec's cabane à sucres are struggling this season due to the pandemic. Dining critic Lesley Chesterman on a new initiative that aims to help. Find out more at macabanealamaison.com.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has tips for how to not mess up that romantic Valentine’s dinner.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman goes over a checklist of must-have foods for the big football game. Catch the game live on February 7 on CTV.
Can food actually make us happy, and if so, which ones? Dining critic Lesley Chesterman discusses.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman takes trip down memory lane and talks about some legendary Montreal restaurants that are no longer around.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman promises more food, more wine, more baking, and more cocktails for 2021.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has some unique, local Christmas gift ideas for foodies. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has tips on how to stay safe this holiday season by planning a Zoom dinner party. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman asked Terry about some of his favourite holiday traditions and memories. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
It's a dreary time of year in terms of weather so dining critic Lesley Chesterman came up with ways to cheer yourself up with food!
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has some tips to help prepare for the holidays and a reminder to support local business. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman quizzed Terry on some more kitchen knowledge. How do you fare when it comes to your kitchen know-how? Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman quizzed Terry on some basic kitchen knowledge. How do you fare when it comes to your kitchen know-how? Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has a list of foods you may want to to make for the second wave.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman discusses how dining out was about more than just the food -- and that's what we miss most during these weird times.
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Leslie Chesterman and Terry discuss the current state of the restaurant industry, and the challenges it faces.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman previews her upcoming TED Talk on shaping the future of restaurants. You can attend Lesley's TED Talk virtually and free of charge on September 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. EDT here.
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Inspired by Eater's Snack Week, dining critic Lesley Chesterman talked about all things snacks! Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman talks about how the pandemic has changed the way we shop for food. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman shares tips for the ultimate burger.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman discusses how Montreal restaurants are coping 5 months into the pandemic. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman goes over some popular local restaraunts that are on her 'must try' list. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman goes over some of the whacky headlines to come out of the foodie world. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman talks about some of the foodie situations that have come up due to COVID-19. Catch Lesley every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman shares her list of top 10 summer dishes.
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Phil Rosenthal brought his Netflix show, Somebody Feed Phil to Montreal last Fall. The episode was released earlier this month and features dining critic and CHOM contributor, Lesley Chesterman. Lesley spoke about what the whole experience was like.
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Certain parts of the world are lifting restrictions on restaurants. But is it safe to go out to eat? Dining critic Lesley Chesterman weighs in. Catch Lesley every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has 5 things foodies should try during the pandemic. You can also find Lesley's maple syrup pie recipe adaptation here.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman discussed how food choices could help farmers hit by the pandemic. Plus the perfect recipe for Belgian frites! See the full recipe here.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman went over some local funds to benefit restaurant workers affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, some original takeout options.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman discussed the potential new reality for restaurants once the pandemic ends.
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You can find Lesley's rice pudding recipe here.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman shares some tips for people who (think they) really can't cook.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has suggestions of things to do for foodies while in quarantine.
Also, check out Lesley's recipe for mega meatballs here.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman discusses how some Montreal restaurateurs have shifted their focus to takeout in order to survive during the pandemic.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman discusses how Montreal restaurants are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, while you're staying in, why not spend more time in the kitchen? (Click here for Lesley's Portuguese custard tart recipe.)
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman delved into the world of airline food this week.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman went over everything you need to know about food waste and best before dates.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman had some tips for foodies ahead of Valentine's Day.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman reviewed the other 2 food halls to open in Montreal: Le Cathcart and Le Central.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman visited the Time Out Market in the Eaton Centre and shared her thoughts.
Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman shared memories of some legendary Montreal restaurants that have shuttered over time.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman goes over some food trends to look for this year.
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Dining critic Lesley Chesterman goes over some of the food trends of the last decade. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10am.
This week, Lesley Chesterman had a list of essential foodie destinations to check out in Montreal! Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am.
Lesley Chesterman's full list: The Whisky Café, 5800 Blvd St-Laurent For: the amazing selection of whiskies, the cigar bar, the snacks, the super-cool ambiance Olive & Gourmando, 351 St-Paul St. W. For: the Cuban sandwich, the soups, the salads, the brownies, the great people watching. Pick up their new cookbook while you’re there. Chez Tousignant, 6956 Drolet St. For: the hot dog, the poutine and the awesome smash burgers Café Cherrier, 3635 St-Denis St. For: the rump steak with French fries, the fish soup, the terrific old-school French waiters Bottega, 65 St-Zotique For: the real-deal Napoletana-style pizza, the wine list, the straight-out-of-Italy feel to the place Gibby’s, 298 Place d’Youville For the huge-portioned, butter-spurting chicken Kiev Alati, 5265 Jean-Talon St. E For: the heavenly, made-to-order cannoli Blackstrap BBQ, 4436 Wellington St. For: the incredible, authentic BBQ Camellia Senensis, 351 Emery St. For: the world-class tea selection, for the vegan tea sweets, for the super-Zen ambiance Roch le Coq, 1541 Ave. Van Horne For: the friend chicken, the chicken sandwich, the poutine (with fried chicken), the fries and the salads
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman talked all things oysters this week. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10am.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman shared her thoughts on the opening of Montreal's Time Out Market, a great local cookbook, and a fried chicken hidden gem.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman dug up info on what some of the biggest rockstars like to eat. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10am.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman celebrates 50 years of CHOM and looks back at what was popular in the kitchen in 1969. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman covered all things seafood and fish this week. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10am.
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman on what to do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am.