Cafe N’ One located at 8366 Woodbine Ave in Markham
This was the second time I dined at Cafe N’ One in Markham, but the first time I’m blogging about them. Last time, the husband and I snuck out for an hour during his lunch break to celebrate his birthday here without the kids (for the first time!). It was such a nice lunch and I thoroughly Continue reading
Glass Kitchen located at 505 Hwy 7, unit 98 and 99 in Thornhill
I didn’t know about this new brunch spot called “Glass Kitchen” at the Commerce Gate plaza in Richmond Hill/Thornhill until my friends suggested it for our brunch location. This restaurant is headed by an award-winning Canadian chef named Keith Pears and Continue reading
Playing with the large Connect Four
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Hana Don Japanese Cuisine & Bar located at 9255 Woodbine Ave, Unit B14, Markham
After a massage, my mom and I had a kid-free lunch date at Hana Don, a restaurant that I had my eye on for the longest time. We actually have had their food here before but in takeout form, so I feel like it doesn’t count. To enjoy fresh raw fish and their dons, you just have to eat the real thing at the restaurant personally. Continue reading
Royal Jade Restaurant located at 2100 Steeles Ave W, Concord
After a visit to our favourite liquidator store, we stopped by Royal Jade Restaurant for a late lunch. The ratings online were high and I hadn’t had Hakka food in a while so we decided to check it out. Upon walking into the restaurant at around 2 p.m., I was surprised to see it completely empty. Continue reading
Crawling all over the main floor
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Pho Le located at 324 Hwy 7, Unit 7, Richmond Hill
I’ve noticed some foodies post about this newly opened Vietnamese restaurant at the Golden Court Plaza in Richmond Hill called Phở Lệ 錦麗. Their original location in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam has received a Michelin Bib gourmand in 2023. And so recently when I dined at a next-door restaurant with Continue reading
Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant located at 3838 Midland Ave, Scarborough
I believe I’ve been to Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant as a child but I don’t have a solid memory of it. We celebrated the first day of the new year 2024 and my FIL’s early birthday here with one of their set meals for 8 and some of their dim sum. Continue reading
Highlights of 2023
It’s time to wrap up the year and write my favourite summary blog post. 2023 was a really great year for me. Let me recount the happenings. 😀 Continue reading
The 28 surprise bags of food I rescued from being wasted in December 2023
Want to save money on food costs and save food from being wasted? Download the app “Too Good to Go”! For one third of the original cost, you can buy unsold or surplus food from participating restaurants, bakeries, groceries stores. For usually less than $10, you can get a “surprise bag” full of goodies that the store has picked. You won’t know what’s in it until you pick it up. It’s been a fun ride for me since starting it in January 2023. Continue reading
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