John gets an education in making sandwiches at a university hangout. Also: He visits a renovated house in Portland, Ore., which is now home to delicious steamed buns, noodles and bahn mi; and he gets a taste of simple bistro cooking at 2 Doors Down in Halifax, N.S.

John has tacos at El Camino in downtown Ottawa; visits Two Guys and a Pizza Place in Alberta; and explores brunch options at the Huntsman Tavern in Toronto.