Category Archives: Food

Tendou Matcha & Dessert

Oh hello, brand new matcha dessert cafe in Markham!  Tendou Matcha & Dessert recently opened in Markham at Highway 7 and Courtyard Lane (same plaza as Gal’s Sushi and Dessert Kitchen) to excited matcha fans all over the GTA. Ice cream cones, matcha-flavoured … Continue reading →

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Sansotei Ramen (Markham)

Hurray to more downtown ramen restaurants coming uptown to Markham!  Sansotei Ramen Markham opened its doors in Downtown Markham late last year in 2015 on 3987 Highway 7 near Birchmount Road.  (It’s also close to a Five Guys Burgers and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Partners

“Shisa is a traditional Ryukyuan decoration, often in pairs, looking a cross between a lion and a dog, from Okinawan mythology.  People place pairs of shisa on their rooftops or flanking the gates to their houses.  

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Manneken Pis (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

After walking around the streets of Amsterdam (including a quick walk-through the famous red light district), it was dinner time and we went straight to Manneken Pis for some Dutch fries. The tour guide recommended this place to us, saying … Continue reading →

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Sweet Olenka’s (Queen Street West)

What a pleasure it was to visit Sweet Olenka’s again with my friends for some ice cream and dessert after an amazing dinner at The County General (just 6 minutes away from Sweet Olenka’s) on 1056 Queen Sweet West.  The … Continue reading →

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Merzenich Cafe Haus (Cologne, Germany)

After exploring Cathedral Gothic with about 20 minutes to spare before we had to meet up with the group, I spotted the word “cafe” down the street and headed there to see what it was selling.  The foodie in me just … Continue reading →

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Jinya Ramen Bar

A few friends and I decided to try one of Toronto’s newest ramen bars this week called Jinya Ramen Bar.  It is located right at the intersection of Church Street and Carlton Street across from where the Loblaws is in … Continue reading →

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Paramount Fine Foods Yorkville Tasting of New Menu Items

I had the pleasure of invited to the Paramount Fine Foods Yorkville Tasting to try their brand new menu items.  This is the first time that they have added six new items to their menu, making it their largest menu expansion … Continue reading →

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Top 1 Seafood BBQ Restaurant & Bar

I got a quick chance to try what seems to be a rather hidden gem in terms of Chinese Szechuan food the other day!  The restaurant is called Top 1 Seafood BBQ Restaurant & Bar or “Top 1” for short. … Continue reading →

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