Sitting in the Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai
I’m kind of crazy. Sleeping only 2-5 hours per night during this whole trip. Right now, it’s 4 am. Need to finish typing this on my phone to post later and then sleep and wake at 6 am. Continue reading
Today’s itinerary was all about the visit to the senior’s home, travelling on a train to Shanghai (our last city of the Trip to China), and eating. Continue reading
Chocolate Chip Waffle at Café Princess
The name of this small and cozy café pretty much sums up what you’ll get when you visit Café Princess. It’s a stereotypically girly and pink café located on the upper level of one of the restaurants at the Yonge and Finch intersection, making it very convenient to stop by for some dessert or tea after work to catch up with a few girlfriends or play some board games on a rainy weekend. Continue reading
Taken on a beautiful summer day in Nashville, Tennessee. August 2013
Unexpected: Having a beautiful butterfly land right on my hand while sightseeing at the site of “The Cotton Gin Assault” in Nashville this summer.
Thanks to my friend for capturing this fleeting moment.
The selection of bland-tasting side dishes at Ka Chi (8 St. Andrew street location)
I had fairly high expectations for Ka Chi seeing as there are three locations in the downtown Toronto area. Continue reading
The best Chiu Chow cuisine I’ve had
A lost gem is now found! I used to go to this restaurant for Chiu Chow cuisine all the time with my family in Markham as a kid growing up. There used to be a branch located at the Peachtree Centre at Kennedy and Highway 7. One day, we went to the plaza to have some grub and discovered that they had closed down and relocated somewhere else. Continue reading
Taste testing at Southern Accent!
I just came back from a wonderful evening of dining at Southern Accent. My friend Mandy and I were super, super excited to try this place out. She’s never been tried Cajun/Creole cuisine before and this was my first time being invited to try out a complimentary tasting menu at a restaurant!! I was so giddy from the start of the meal to the very end when we walked out with our tummies full. 😀
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This is yet another Hong Kong style cafe where you can choose from a list of noodles, rice, sandwiches as a set lunch or dinner with the soup of the day plus a tea or coffee. The service is usually subpar and the food is decent but nothing extraordinary. Golden Flower Cafe is just another one of those HK-style cafes where you can get a convenient and cheap meal. Continue reading
Taken at the Bayview & Spadina Road location at 1 Spadina Road, Richmond Hill
A frequent place I go to for Chinese comfort food is Congee Wong. Don’t be fooled by the name that this friendly Chinese restaurant only offers congee as it hosts a huge array of Cantonese noodles, rice, and snacks. It’s a great place to go for dinner, afternoon meal, late-night chews, or even breakfast. It’s super casual and the staff are always quick with the orders and friendly — well, the Bayview and Spadina Road location at least! It’s part of a chain and there are three other restaurants around the GTA. Continue reading
Participating in the Ugly Sweater Run 2013 in Toronto!
Yesterday, I participated in The Ugly Sweater Run in Toronto. This was my second 5K event and I was ready to run and have some fun! The family-friendly event was held at Downsview Park in the northwest end of Toronto. The event benefits The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada and is a great way to kick off the holiday spirit with an ugly sweater showdown. Not only that, but everyone who is of age gets the chance to guzzle down free beer after the run is over too (unlimited hot chocolate during the course as well)! Continue reading
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