T.G.I. Fridays located at 5940 Victoria Ave. in Niagara Falls
This past Saturday evening, we for an early dinner at T.G.I. Fridays in Niagara Falls. I had never been to this American chain restaurant before and was (as always) excited to try a new restaurant! 😀 They are located primarily in the United States with only a couple of locations in Canada — like this one in Niagara Falls. Continue reading
Good Catch Boil House located at 179 Enterprise Blvd, Unit M-109 in Markham
I was really grateful and happy to be able to attend the Media Event of the newly opened Good Catch Boil House located at 179 Enterprise Blvd, Unit M-109 in Markham. They are located at a hip and happening location right now as there are so many great restaurants also at 179 Enterprise Boulevard (it’s where Cineplex Markham is). Continue reading
Nam Vietnamese Restaurant located at 9206 Leslie St in Richmond Hill
The first time that we tried to check out this restaurant, they were unexpectedly closed on a Sunday. Fortunately, the next time that we visited again, it was open. Nam Vietnamese Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant with elements of Cambodia and Vietnam located on the corner of Leslie Street and 16th Avenue in Richmond Hill Continue reading
R66 Revolving Restaurant, Hong Kong. August 2008
A blast from the past! This photo is from June 2008 when we went to R66 Revolving Restaurant, the only 360° revolving restaurant in Hong Kong located in Wan Chai. I felt very grateful that our family friends brought us to this buffet for lunch where we got to enjoy an incredible view of Hong Kong. This picture is almost eight years old and yet the restaurant remains there and retains its former name too! Continue reading
Millie Café located at 8321 Kennedy Rd, Unit 1065 in Markham
After our brunch at Alchemy Coffee just a couple of minutes away from Langham Square, Priscilla and I went to Millie Café to try out their infamous Mille Crêpe cakes.
Millie Café is fairly newly opened and I had been wanting to come here after seeing photos on Instagram. Continue reading
Alchemy Coffee located at 4361 Hwy 7 in Markham
Alchemy Coffee is yet another restaurant that I had wanted to visit after seeing it on social media (they opened almost a year ago in May 2016), so this past Sunday, Priscilla and I had the chance to visit it for brunch on a Sunday. Alchemy Coffee is located on Highway 7 close to Kennedy Road. It’s located on a very small strip plaza so you’ll have to watch out for it when driving so as not to miss the entrance. Continue reading
AllStar Wings & Ribs located at 9255 Woodbine Avenue, Unit 11 in Markham
I was craving wings and nachos this past Saturday so we went to the closest wings place — AllStar Wings & Ribs at Woodbine and 16th in Markham. Even though I live super close to the Cachet Centre plaza where this AllStar Wings is, I’ve actually never been here before. Thus, this was my first time at this location of this popular wings franchise restaurant. Continue reading
Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat located at 4675 Steeles Ave E, 1R1 & 1R2 in Scarborough
Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat is a Japanese all-you-can-eat restaurant located in the Splendid China Mall on Steeles Avenue near Kennedy Road in Scarborough. This restaurant opened sometime in 2016 last year and while I had been curious about it, I didn’t get a chance to visit it until this past Friday evening. Continue reading
Pogue Mahone located at 777 Bay Street in Toronto
The Grand Opening Party of Pogue Mahone Pub and Kitchen at 777 Bay Street in downtown Toronto last night was a huge success! Thank you to Fab Restaurant Concepts for inviting me to the newly renovated space last night in order to partake in the opening festivities! Continue reading
Visiting the Abashiri Prison Museum
October 5, 2016 ~ Day 4 in Hokkaido, Japan.
Today was great and full of short excursions to interesting museums and pit stops.
Just before breakfast, we squeezed in another dip in the onsen hot spring bath. This time, taking it in the morning meant a different feel and experience. Continue reading
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