DISH

1 CANADA: TIM HORTONS IN SPAIN

Hundreds of coffee and donut enthusiasts lined up to dine on Iced Capps and Timbits when the first- ever Spanish Tim Hortons opened in Madrid last month. In Spain the coffee chain also serves tostadas and dulce de leche- filled donuts.

2 CANADA: ETEE

Forget wasteful plastic wrap: reusable wax paper from Etee protects perishable food items while minimizing your carbon footprint. The eco- friendly paper is free of heavy metals and made with nontoxic dyes. shopetee. com

3 VANCOUVER: ALEPH MIDDLE EASTERN EATERY

Palestinian- born Lebanese chef Haitham El Khatib opens Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery on January 17. The daytime eatery will serve brunch and lunch dishes that showcase a range of diverse Middle Eastern flavours. 1889 Powell St.

4 TORONTO: CÉILÍ COTTAGE WINTER SUPPER

Guinness Book of World Records’ fastest oyster shucker Patrick McMurray hosts a winter seafood feast featuring Malpeque Bay oysters and lobster with whiskey cream. January 18. 1301 Queen Street E. To reserve call 416.406.1301

5 TORONTO: THE DESSERT KITCHEN

Known for their Taiwanese shaved ice with mango and taro ice cream, Hong Kong Chain The Dessert Kitchen opens its first Toronto location this January. 73 Harbord St.

6 CALGARY: BELLE SOUTHERN KITCHEN + BAR

Find crunchy fried shrimp Po Boys, Nashville hot chicken and St. Louis ribs at Calgary’s newest barbecue destination Belle Southern Kitchen + Bar. The eatery also hosts live blues music every Friday and Saturday. 1919 4 Street SW.