Monthly Archives: May 2019

Brunch at Starving Artist Waffles & Espresso (Markham)

May 26, 2019:  I had heard about Starving Artist for a while, so when I realized a few months ago that there is a Markham location to this waffles-focused breakfast franchise, I was ecstatic to visit it with some friends. … Continue reading

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Authentic Italian Dinner at Sud Forno (Yonge)

May 22, 2019:  I think Sud Forno is a hidden gem that hardly anyone ever talks about!  Why is that?  (Perhaps because it is newly opened only since July 2017?) Thanks to us leaving early from work and the original … Continue reading

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All You Can Eat Dinner at Yummy Sushi in Richmond Hill

May 18, 2019:  We decided to go for an all-you-can-eat sushi dinner on a whim.  I wanted to eat a variety of tapas, particularly more vegetables, and it seemed an achievable goal with a Japanese style all-you-can-eat restaurant. We looked … Continue reading

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Saturday Brunch at Provo FoodBar [Defunct]

May 12, 2019:  Our visit to Provo FoodBar confirmed to me why you should never decide on a restaurant when you’re hungry.  … Provo FoodBar is located on Dundas Street West directly across from the Art Gallery of Ontario.  After … Continue reading

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Sporting Life 10K in Toronto 2019 recap

May 12, 2019:  I participated in the Sporting Life 10-kilometre run/walk in Toronto again this year!  This was my third time participating overall (I participated back in 2014 and last year, 2018).  This downhill event features closure of Yonge Street … Continue reading

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Pho-Com 99 Vietnamese Restaurant in Mississauga

May 10, 2019:  After a stroll in Centennial Park to see the cherry blossoms, we searched up a local Vietnamese restaurant for dinner in Mississauga.  Pho-Com 99 appeared high on the list of reviews, and we were pleased to have a … Continue reading

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Dining at Campagnolo before it closes on June 1, 2019!

May 21, 2019:  It seems like a number of well-established restaurants are closing this year in Toronto.  The next one to bite the dust is Campagnolo, a sophisticated Italian restaurant on Dundas Street West.  I remember passing by this corner … Continue reading

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Kim Kim Indian Hakka Chinese Restaurant

May 5, 2019:  After our escape game across the street, we went to Kim Kim Chinese Hakka Restaurant.  I honestly love eating Chinese Hakka food since it’s always so savory but just never end up eating at such restaurants often. Kim … Continue reading

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High Tech Escape Games at Omescape Scarborough

May 5, 2019:  In addition to the Markham location of Omescape, they have a second location in Scarborough as well!  This location is situated on Kennedy Road north of Lawrence Avenue East. Similar to the Markham location, they have a … Continue reading

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The 3 Brewers in Richmond Hill (Defunct)

May 4, 2019:  I remember first dining at a 3 Brewers in Montreal with friends many years ago and the blonde ale beers and how they had barrels of peanuts at the front of the restaurant that you could scoop … Continue reading

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