About: Mike Lowe
Mike Lowe is a lifelong resident and promoter of Niagara. A lover of good food and wine, he was written about the food, wine and restaurants of the region since 2004.
By Mike Lowe Award-winning author Natalie MacLean’s second book, Unquenchable: A Tipsy Quest for the World’s Best Bargain Wines, is a deliciously told story of her five-year romp through eight wine producing countries and visits to approximately 40 wineries.
By Michael Lowe Preparations for the 24th annual Cuvée Awards, which honour the very best of Ontario wine, are in full swing. But weeks before the award presentations, to be held March 2nd at Fallsview Casino Resort, a panel of judges faces the daunting task of tasting and scoring...
By Mike Lowe What could be called the perfect partnership of food and wine has just taken place at Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This Victoria Day weekend the winery kicked off patio season by teaming up with one of Niagara’s most esteemed chefs, Stephen Treadwell.
By Mike Lowe About five months ago chef/owner Nick Ni opened Sushi Ai in the heart of downtown St. Catharines. In an area seemingly inundated with sushi restaurants one might ask why. We set out to see if this latest chapter in the all-you-can-eat sushi book is worth a...
By Mike Lowe The Grill on King restaurant, opened in December 2008, is the latest in a string of businesses to occupy the location on King Street that was home to MJ Greene Livery Stable back in the day when the horse and buggy was the main mode of...
