Category Archives: Food

The Best Mac n’ Cheese at The Gabardine!

May 15, 2017:  This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had!  The food was good from beginning to end with appetizer and finishing off with dessert.  I had heard a lot about The Gabardine and especially for their … Continue reading

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The Decadent Drip Cake Cone from Eva’s Original Chimneys at Pusateri’s Saks Food Hall

Back in June, I had won a contest from @tastetoronto on Instagram for a free Decadent Drip Cake Cone from Eva’s Original Chimneys (at Pusateri’s Sak’s Food Hall in the Toronto Eaton Centre).  I had completely forgotten about this until … Continue reading

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Éclairs from NÜGATEAU

May 15, 2017:  Back in May, I had won a contest from @feedmetoronto on Instagram for a prize of six éclairs from Nügateau.  I had never had a proper éclair before (not even when I was in Paris, France! :O) so when I was … Continue reading

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Dinner at Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Markham

May 12, 2017:  For a late dinner, Ken and I went to Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Markham.  I was craving some seafood paella and also wanted some seafood so Diana’s fit the bill of my cravings and was … Continue reading

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Private Tasting at Southern Accent Once More! [Defunct due to Covid-19]

May 11, 2017:  In May of this year, I was once again invited to Southern Accent for a private dinner to taste their featured items and help them promote their vegan specials and new breakfast take-out option.  My apologies for … Continue reading

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Tasting at Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill

May 10, 2017:  In May of this year, I was invited to my first ever DKLoEvent!  (Since then, I have been to many and grateful for each one.)  This first DKLoEvent was situated at Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill!  I had always … Continue reading

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Small Plates at 416 Snack Bar

416 Snack Bar is a restaurant and bar that offers Asian-influenced small plates, draft brews, and cocktails in a small, low-lit space.  I had been curious about this restaurant for a while and was glad that me and two girlfriends … Continue reading

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The Owl of Minerva Korean Restaurant & Bar in Markham

The last time I went to an Owl of Minerva Restaurant & Bar was more than a decade ago (wow…) back in university at the downtown Chinatown location with two friends.  Since then, I haven’t really paid much attention to … Continue reading

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Dim Sum at Omei Restaurant

Last Saturday, after my Zumba class, I had dim sum with my relatives at Omei Restaurant.  I had always seen Omei Restaurant from the street when driving along Highway 7 but this was my first time dining there.  I had … Continue reading

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Taiwan’s #1 XXL Fried Chicken is Now Open in North York

This is a promotional post: Taiwan’s #1 XXL Fried Chicken is NOW OPEN in North York! On August 25, 26, and 27, 2017, purchase a LARGE chicken and receive a FREE refreshing Blue Curacao or Green Apple Yogurt Drink!  Only … Continue reading

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