The Federal located at 1438 Dundas St W in Toronto
After realizing that the original spot that we wanted to enjoy brunch on a sunny Saturday was closed, I quickly looked up on Google and found The Federal, also located on Dundas Street West, had positive reviews for brunch and we went there. The Federal serves brunch every day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Continue reading
Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake located at 598 Bay St in Toronto
After a nice olive oil tasting event and quick stop at Tsujiri, Betty and I walked over to Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake to see how the line-up fared. Ever since Uncle Tetsu opened in last year in March, I had been hearing lots about this Japanese cheesecake shop and how there are always, continuously, constantly, and regular long line-ups in which to buy their infamous Japanese cheesecakes. Continue reading
Kiu Japanese Restaurant located at 2nd Floor 169 Enterprise Blvd in Markham
Happy summer! This is especially felt by teachers and educators around the world who yearn for the summer holiday months especially when it gets to the midpoint of the year. Tracy and I had a great dinner at Kiu Japanese Restaurant, a relatively new Japanese restaurant that opened up in Markham where the Cineplex VIP Markham Theatre is to mark off the summer months and beautiful weather in Toronto. Continue reading
Markham Rotary Ribfest located at 101 Town Centre Blvd in Markham
Markham Rotary Ribfest is held every summer at the Markham Civic Centre at 101 Town Centre Boulevard in Markham. This is every meat-lover’s dream and a definite mark of the summer months of barbecue season.
This was actually my first time attending the Markham Rotary Ribfest thanks to Sweven Media for inviting me as part of the media tasting tour. Continue reading
Haru Sushi Japanese & Korean Restaurant located at 10 East Wilmot St. Unit 14 in Richmond Hill
Again, thanks to social media and friends posting tantalizing food photos, I was alerted of this Japanese and Korean restaurant that I hadn’t been to before. Haru Sushi Japanese & Korean Restaurant is located on East Wilmot Street near Leslie Street north of Highway 7. Continue reading
Koi Sakana located at 360 Highway 7 East, Unit 3 in Richmond Hill
I noticed from one of my friends on social media that there was a ramen house called Koi Sakana (井上拉麵屋) on Highway 7 near Chalmers Road that I didn’t know existed. Thus, I decided to save it to my bookmarks and try it out one day. On a Thursday afternoon, my mom and I came here for lunch. Continue reading
Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar located at 155A York Boulevard in Richmond Hill
The first time that I visited this Italian restaurant that specializes in fresh pasta and pizza, I visited the Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar that was located downtown on Yonge Street near College Station. Back then, this was the first location in Toronto. Now, Scaddabush has expanded to not only Richmond Hill and Mississauga but soon to Scarborough as well. Continue reading
Grand Aquarium, Ocean Park Hong Kong. December 2011
Look up! This was what we did when we visited the Ocean Park Hong Kong back in December 2011. Michelle and I were in the Grand Aquarium, one of the last sights and sounds we saw before we left for the evening. Up above us, there were tons of ocean life just swimming by. Continue reading
Union Social Eatery located at 4899 Yonge St in Toronto
After our sweaty and fun bubble soccer game, we went to Union Social Eatery for Anna and Rosa’s birthday dinner. Union Social Eatery is located on Yonge Street just north of Sheppard Ave. E in Toronto. It is a casual gastropub restaurant that serves your regular pub and bar food but with some unique varieties (they have two other locations; one at St. Clair and one in Mississauga). Continue reading
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Event Series held at Buca
I had the pleasure of attending an Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Event Series last night featuring a world renowned olive oil expert, Angelo Tramonti, with fellow food bloggers and influencers in Toronto.
We were allowed to bring a guest with us and the event was slated to run from 6 to 9 p.m. on a Tuesday at the restaurant Buca on King Street West. Continue reading
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