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 Michael Lowe The St. Catharines Farmers Market has been drawing local farmers and vendors to the downtown market square since the early 1860s. At risk of dating myself, I recall mornings in the 1960s when the then open-air market square was a beehive of activity.
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...
