Great food can be found in the most unexpected of places. In fact, that almost seems like a rule; the less auspicious the venue, the better the food is.
Stoked Artisan Pizza is the very epitome of this. The restaurant is practically non-existent—a simple canvas pop-up shelter—and their location varies on a daily basis, from one southern New Brunswick farmers’ market to another. Despite these unlikely conditions, they’re turning out what may be the best pizzas in the province. Continue reading Stoked Artisan Pizza a Contender for Best in New Brunswick→
After spending decades writing music mainly for himself, folk artist Mauricio Morales, otherwise known as just Mauricio, is bringing us soft and traditional acoustic tracks on his debut release, Ridículamente Romántico. Born in Colombia but now based in Riverview, New Brunswick, Mauricio stuck to his roots on his new EP and wrote the lyrics to all of its four tracks in Spanish, his mother tongue. Continue reading Mauricio Uses Traditional Sounds to Introduce Himself with Debut EP ‘Ridículamente Romántico’→
If at first, you don’t succeed, perhaps consider reincarnation. “Mary,” the latest single from Sunnyside Uppers, is pulling vibes from ’90s alternative, ’00s indie, ’60s pop, but its more recent history goes back to an earlier iteration of the song released by the second iteration of the band. Continue reading Sunnyside Uppers Revisits Beach Chairs with Glory Glory for ‘Mary’→
The artwork of Jill Higgins is just as iconic as the landscapes she paints. Utilizing a bright palette–often dancing well into neon territory–along with the punch of high contrast, her style is as immediately recognizable as her subject matters of New Brunswick’s beaches and landmarks. Her series, titled Icons: New Brunswick, which she has revisited for a special event, captures the province with all the same allure that the Canadian Pacific Railway had a century ago. Continue reading Q&A: Jill Higgins on Capturing the Beauty of New Brunswick for Icons Series→
