Paint Nite fundraiser for the Toronto Trillium Lions Club

Paint Nite at The Goose: A Firkin Pub

The Goose: A Firkin Pub located at 1875 Leslie Street in Toronto

March 24, 2019:  It’s been a while since my last Paint Nite.  I’ve done this Paint Nite event once before and another time with Paint Lounge and enjoyed them both immensely (the idea is exactly the same at either paint events where a feature painting is chosen and an instructor guides everyone to paint their own interpretation of the feature Continue reading

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Vegetarian Sushi at Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine

Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine food

Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine located at 8362 Kennedy Rd in Markham

March 23, 2019:  Vegetarian sushi and sashimi found here!  Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine (天恩中日素食料理) used to be a regular Japanese restaurant many, many years ago.  I remember dining here with my mom at least ten years ago and remembering the visit to be quite mediocre.  Since then, they have either been taken over by new management or switched to being a meat-free restaurant.

When we arrived at 12 p.m. on a Continue reading

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Brand New Markham location of HeyNoodles

 HeyNoodles Markham

HeyNoodles located at 5460 Hwy 7 E, Unit 1 in Markham

March 27, 2019:  There is a new location of HeyNoodles restaurant in Markham!  HeyNoodles, already quite prevalent in the Greater Toronto Area with four current existing restaurants, serves Chongqing style noodles.  It means “xiao mian”, literally “little noodles” in English.  Xiao mian is a traditional breakfast dish in Chongqing that is widely consumed by Chongqing residents. The dishes are typically low-priced and are a common street food in Continue reading

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Korean Comfort Food at Koryo Samgyetang

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Koryo Samgyetang located at 5865 Leslie St in North York

March 19, 2019:  A hungry belly after a day of work called me to Koryo Samgyetang, a Korean restaurant located on Leslie Street south of Steeles Avenue in North York.  I had this restaurant on my to-try list after noticing their high reviews for a while but wasn’t in this area often for it to be convenient to go.  Finally, I Continue reading

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St. Patty’s Day at Father’s Moustache Grill & Bar

Father's Moustache Grill & Bar St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Father’s Moustache Grill & Bar located at 15570 Yonge St in Aurora

March 17, 2019:  We were in Aurora and decided to stop by a pub for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this year.  A quick Google search brought us to Father’s Moustache Grill & Bar which had high ratings and where we had the liveliest St. Patty’s Day celebration.  They had live entertainment and green beer, and the owner gave us green necklaces with a shamrock pendant to celebrate in style!  Continue reading

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Yunshang Rice Noodle House (First Markham Place)

Yunshang Rice Noodle House storefront

Yunshang Rice Noodle House located at 3229 Hwy 7, Unit #9 in Markham

March 16, 2019:  For a Saturday lunch, we visited the First Markham Place location of Yunshang Rice Noodle House (云尚过桥米线).  I had only recently visited this rice noodle franchise for the first time (the one in North York) earlier this month and realized that they have a location in Markham at Hwy 7 and Woodbine too.

I already knew what to expect since Continue reading

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Hurry Curry and Tacorrito Dual-Concept Restaurant in Brampton

Hurry Curry and Tacorrito Brampton

Hurry Curry and Tacorrito located at 1200 Steeles Ave E in Brampton

March 22, 2019:  If you are in the neighbouring areas of Brampton, you might want to check out Hurry Curry and Tacorrito, a dual-concept restaurant newly opened near the Toronto airport.  On March 22, 23, and 24, 2019, they are doing a buy one get one special!

Thanks to Patrick of @feedmyphone, I was able to stop by this new restaurant after work and try out both the Indian and Mexican food.  Continue reading

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Korean Fried Chicken at MyMy Chicken (Yonge and Sheppard)

MyMy Chicken close up

MyMy Chicken located at 7 and 9 Spring Garden Ave in North York

March 16, 2019:  I finally got to try out this Korean Fried Chicken franchise!!! ^_^  My love for fried chicken knows no bounds. 😀

I arrived early at 6 p.m. to the Yonge and Sheppard location of MyMy Chicken to await my friends.  It’s a restaurant that has taken over two store units, so it is a rather large space for Continue reading

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Thai Food at Mango Tree Thai Fusion Restaurant [Defunct]

 Mango Tree Thai Fusion Restaurant signage

Mango Tree Thai Fusion Restaurant located at 7850 Woodbine Ave, Unit #228 (second floor) in Markham

March 15, 2019:  We decided to check out this new Thai restaurant in Markham called Mango Tree Thai Fusion Restaurant.  It’s located on the second floor of the building where Take One Karaoke is (along Woodbine Avenue).  If you call in to make a reservation, you can get 10% off your bill, which I promptly did upon seeing this deal on Continue reading

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Pork Belly and Beef Ribeye Roll at Daldongnae Korean BBQ

Daldongnae Korean BBQ food

Daldongnae Korean BBQ located at 6034 Yonge St in Toronto

March 10, 2019:

For mommy dearest’s birthday this year, we decided to go for a Korean barbecue lunch at Daldongnae Korean BBQ.  It has been a while since I have had Korean barbecue and I was excited to try this restaurant out.  Daldongnae Korean BBQ serves a la carte Korean barbecue and not the all-you-can-eat type.  We went to their first location in uptown Koreantown (their second restaurant location is just up the street and also on Continue reading

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