Author Archives: Liz

Our SPCA story (Do you have one?)

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Liz

(With the Saint John SPCA facing closing down, and desperately needing support, our owner Liz wanted to share her SPCA story.) Last November, I visited the Saint John SPCA Animal Shelter and immediately found a dog that stood out. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Saint John | 3 Comments

Our fresh lemonade is back!

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Liz

Summer beckons and so does Urban Deli’s Lemonade … Our lemonade is scratch lemonade, refreshing and worth coming in to try (straight up or with a spirit)! And on the theme of lemons … Read on for two fantastic recipes … Continue reading →

Posted in Drinks, Recipes | Leave a comment

Cheese and water buffaloes

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Liz

When I lived out West I was introduced to cheese of many different kinds and I recall thinking, “Where have I been?” It was an eye-opener. With this post, I want to share my newest amore named Mozzarella di bufula. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheese, Italian by Night | Leave a comment

Seared beef carpaccio with peppercorn mushrooms

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Liz

I loved this recipe! This is so refreshing and flavorful and worth the few minutes it takes to prepare and serve. It’s taken from: Company’s Coming: Practical Gourmet – Small Plates for Sharing (pages 58 & 59). (Note: the image … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged arugula, brown mushrooms, crisp transfer, green peppercorns, montreal steak, peppercorn, recipe, Saint John, seared beef carpaccio, strip loin steak, Uptown Saint John, uptownsj, urbandeli | 2 Comments

Bourbon Quarter – worth the reservations

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Liz

*For reservations call 506-214-3618 Opening and trial nights are never easy for new restaurant owners and their staff. There is always something that is unfinished to the perfectionist owner who wants nothing more than to be a crowd pleaser for … Continue reading →

Posted in Restaurants, Saint John, Uptown Saint John | Tagged Beer, chef brad, Food, foodies, fried clams, goat cheese, madagascar vanilla, opening, restaurant, restaurants, roasted fingerling potatoes, sj, spring greens, thandi, Uptown Saint John, uptownsj, urban deli, urbandeli, vanilla bean | 1 Comment

Sautéed red peppers – so versatile!

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Liz

This dish is versatile, easy to make and requires minimal ingredients — and it is so delicious! The sautéed red peppers are equally great as a stand-alone dish or a compliment to other dishes such as a topping for steamed … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged black olives, Food, garlic cloves, kalamata olives, kitchens, new york, recipe, recipe suggestions, red peppers, Saint John, sauteed red peppers, The Deli, Uptown Saint John, uptownsj, urban deli, urbandeli | Leave a comment