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| Chesterman: Lesley's favourite things about Terry | 26 May 2021 | 00:10:39 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman checked in one last time and shared some of her favourite things about Terry DiMonte. | |||
| Chesterman: On recent news that restaurants will reopen | 19 May 2021 | 00:12:33 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman on the recent news that restaurants will be allowed to reopen. | |||
| Chesterman: Picnicking in Montreal | 12 May 2021 | 00:10:15 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has some Montreal picnic tips. | |||
| Chesterman: What Montreal's restaurant scene looked like in 1984 | 05 May 2021 | 00:13:19 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman goes back to Montreal's restaurant scene in 1984... the year Terry started on the air at CHOM 97 7. | |||
| Chesterman: What restaurants might look like post-pandemic | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:11:25 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: How is your inner foodie coping these days? | 21 Apr 2021 | 00:11:40 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman hits Terry with a quiz: how is your inner foodie coping these days? | |||
| Chesterman: Easter facts | 31 Mar 2021 | 00:10:10 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has some facts leading up to Easter. | |||
| Chesterman: Easter food | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:10:03 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has everything you need to prepare the perfect Easter meal! | |||
| Chesterman: How well do you know your Irish food? | 17 Mar 2021 | 00:08:39 | |
How well do you know your Irish food? Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has a brief quiz. | |||
| Chesterman: Foods that gained popularity during the pandemic | 10 Mar 2021 | 00:10:21 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman talks about foods that saw a surge in popularity during the pandemic. | |||
| Chesterman: Cabane à sucres need your help | 24 Feb 2021 | 00:10:41 | |
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 <b><a href="https://www.macabanealamaison.com/" target="_blank">macabanealamaison.com</a></b>. | |||
| Chesterman: How to not mess up that romantic Valentine’s dinner | 10 Feb 2021 | 00:10:44 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has tips for how to not mess up that romantic Valentine’s dinner. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Chesterman: Food for the big football game! | 03 Feb 2021 | 00:12:41 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: Do certain foods make us happy? | 27 Jan 2021 | 00:10:31 | |
Can food actually make us happy, and if so, which ones? Dining critic Lesley Chesterman discusses. | |||
| Chesterman: Vintage Montreal restaurants | 20 Jan 2021 | 00:09:34 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman takes trip down memory lane and talks about some legendary Montreal restaurants that are no longer around. | |||
| Chesterman: More food, more wine, more baking, more cocktails! | 13 Jan 2021 | 00:08:20 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman promises more food, more wine, more baking, and more cocktails for 2021. | |||
| Chesterman: Christmas gift ideas for foodies | 16 Dec 2020 | 00:12:21 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has some unique, local Christmas gift ideas for foodies. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Chesterman: Planning a Zoom dinner party | 09 Dec 2020 | 00:11:50 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: Sharing holiday traditions and memories | 02 Dec 2020 | 00:14:11 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: 10 ways to cheer yourself up with food | 25 Nov 2020 | 00:12:26 | |
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! Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Chesterman: Preparing for the holidays and supporting local | 18 Nov 2020 | 00:12:05 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: Do you know your kitchen stuff? (Pt. 2) | 28 Oct 2020 | 00:11:40 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: Do you know your kitchen stuff? | 21 Oct 2020 | 00:10:53 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: Foods you may want to make for the second wave | 14 Oct 2020 | 00:09:23 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has a list of foods you may want to to make for the second wave. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Chesterman: Dining out was about more than just the food | 07 Oct 2020 | 00:10:23 | |
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. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Foodies Rock: Restaurants Shutting Down Again & New Book! | 30 Sep 2020 | 00:09:19 | |
Leslie Chesterman and Terry discuss the current state of the restaurant industry, and the challenges it faces. | |||
| Chesterman: Shaping the future of restaurants | 23 Sep 2020 | 00:11:25 | |
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 <b><a href="https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/40361" target="_blank">here</a></b>. <p>Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Chesterman: Snack Week | 16 Sep 2020 | 00:12:44 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: The pandemic has changed the way we shop for food | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:10:57 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: The ultimate burger | 02 Sep 2020 | 00:11:24 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman shares tips for the ultimate burger. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Chesterman: How restaurants are coping 5 months into the pandemic | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:11:08 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: Local spots you NEED to try | 22 Jul 2020 | 00:13:39 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: Whacky food headlines | 15 Jul 2020 | 00:10:21 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: Foodie 'situations' caused by COVID-19 | 08 Jul 2020 | 00:11:32 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: Top 10 Summer Dishes | 17 Jun 2020 | 00:11:50 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman shares her list of top 10 summer dishes. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Chesterman: Somebody Feed Phil in Montreal | 10 Jun 2020 | 00:13:52 | |
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. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Chesterman: Is it safe to go out to eat? | 20 May 2020 | 00:12:34 | |
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. | |||
| Chesterman: 5 things foodies should try during the pandemic | 13 May 2020 | 00:11:14 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman has 5 things foodies should try during the pandemic. You can also find Lesley's maple syrup pie recipe adaptation <b><a href="https://www.iheartradio.ca/chom/trending/chesterman-maple-syrup-pie-recipe-1.12402371">here</a></b>. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Chesterman: Making the perfect frites, how your food choices could support farmers during the pandemic | 06 May 2020 | 00:12:44 | |
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 <b><a href="https://www.iheartradio.ca/chom/trending/chesterman-belgian-frites-recipe-1.12342935">here</a></b>. <p>Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. | |||
| Chesterman: Funds benefiting local restaurants, Montreal takeout options | 29 Apr 2020 | 00:12:43 | |
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. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10 A.M. | |||
| Chesterman: The new reality for restaurants once the pandemic ends | 22 Apr 2020 | 00:12:52 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman discussed the potential new reality for restaurants once the pandemic ends. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10 A.M. You can find Lesley's rice pudding recipe here. | |||
| Chesterman: Tips for people who really can't cook | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:12:27 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman shares some tips for people who (think they) really can't cook. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10 A.M.
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| Chesterman: Things foodies should be doing while in quarantine | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:14:21 | |
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. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am.
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| Chesterman: Montreal restaurants focus on takeout during the pandemic | 03 Apr 2020 | 00:12:39 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman discusses how some Montreal restaurateurs have shifted their focus to takeout in order to survive during the pandemic. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am.
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| Chesterman: How Montreal restaurants are coping with the pandemic | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:12:30 | |
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.) Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am.
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| Chesterman: The lowdown on airline food | 26 Feb 2020 | 00:10:31 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman delved into the world of airline food this week. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am.
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| Chesterman: Food waste and best before dates | 19 Feb 2020 | 00:11:02 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman went over everything you need to know about food waste and best before dates. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am.
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| Chesterman: Foodie do's and don'ts for Valentine's Day | 12 Feb 2020 | 00:08:42 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman had some tips for foodies ahead of Valentine's Day. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday morning at 7:10am. | |||
| Chesterman: The other 2 food halls | 29 Jan 2020 | 00:11:15 | |
Dining critic Lesley Chesterman reviewed the other 2 food halls to open in Montreal: Le Cathcart and Le Central. Catch Lesley live every Wednesday at 7:10am. | |||
| Chesterman: A review of Time Out Market in the Eaton Centre | 22 Jan 2020 | 00:09:02 | |
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. | |||