Grand Opening of Nando’s PERi-PERi Chicken at Woodbine and Highway 7

 Nando's Markham location

Nando’s located at 8600 Woodbine Ave Unit C-3 in Markham

July 31, 2018:  Ever since I saw the signage go up at a new strip mall of restaurants at the corner of Woodbine and Highway 7 signifying that a Nando’s would be opening up, I was so excited for it.  I’ve only had Nando’s once before but absolutely loved how tender and delicious the chicken was.  I was so excited that a location was opening up in Markham which was so close to me! Continue reading

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Thornhill Rib & Craft Beer Fest 2018

Thornhill Rib & Craft Beer Fest

Thornhill Rib & Craft Beer Fest located at 1441 Clark Avenue West in Toronto

July 27, 2018:  Thornhill hosts a ribfest every year and this was my first time attending it!  I love events that have zero admission fee. 😀

The Thornhill Rib & Craft Beer Fest was held at 1441 Clark Avenue West (on Dufferin north of Steeles) and right next to Continue reading

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The Power Burger and New Menu Items at Aroma Espresso Bar

Aroma Espresso Bar new menu items 2018

Aroma Espresso Bar (Liberty Village) located at 120 Lynn Williams St, #101 in Toronto

July 23, 2018:  Aroma Espresso Bar has some new items for the summer!  In particular, they now serve a vegan burger, The Power Burger, made with a Beyond Meat patty!

Vegan food is coming into prominence in the foodie scene and society in general and I’m so glad that this espresso bar franchise is putting this Continue reading

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Colombian and Mexican Food at Los Arrieros Restaurante (defunct)

 Los Arrieros Restaurante food

Los Arrieros Restaurante located at 276 Jane St in Toronto

July 21, 2018:  After attending my friend’s wedding ceremony, we decided to go for lunch nearby in the Jane and Bloor area.  Los Arrieros Restaurante is a Colombian restaurant that also serves Mexican food.  Once we walked in, we could feel the Latin American vibe from all the decor in the restaurant. Continue reading

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Markham Eyelash Extensions — Cateye Lash Studio

Cateye Lash Studio eyelashes

Cateye Lash Studio located in Markham

July 17, 2018:  I got eyelash extensions for the first time!   Thanks to Stephanie of Cateye Lash Studio who reached out to me, I was able to try this beauty treatment for the first time.

I’ve always been into beautiful lashes and regularly searched out good mascaras Continue reading

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Goose Island Brewhouse Toronto

Goose Island Brewhouse Toronto beer flights

Goose Island Brewhouse Toronto located at 70 The Esplanade in Toronto

July 14, 2018:  After the media walking tour for the Feast of St. Lawrence, we were in search of a restaurant for dinner.  We came across Goose Island Brewhouse which was also in the Old Town Toronto area.  They had a nice patio on this beautiful summer day and we headed Continue reading

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Dumpling House Restaurant in Chinatown Toronto

Dumpling House Restaurant

Dumpling House Restaurant located at 328 Spadina Ave in Toronto

July 7, 2018:  After a wonderful stroll through Harbourfront and the newly built Trillium Park, we had a late light dinner at Dumpling House Restaurant.  We were still full from our BBQ lunch so we came here to try out their namesake dumplings.

It’s a no frills Chinese restaurant so don’t be offended if you feel like the servers are Continue reading

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Wild Wing (Church Street)

 Wild Wing Church Street location

Wild Wing located at 107 Church St in Toronto

July 3, 2018:  I was feeling for some meaty protein so as we were at Wild Wing, I ordered the Rib Combo.  It was a Tuesday and they actually had a really great deal where you get half price off an order of wings if you order any beverage.  I would have ordered that if I exclusively wanted wings, which is actually what Ken did.  It really was a great deal Continue reading

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AYCE Vegetarian Food at Blossom Vegetarian [Defunct]

Blossom Vegetarian interior

Blossom Vegetarian located at 9425 Leslie St in Richmond Hill

July 2, 2018:  There’s a new all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet restaurant in Richmond Hill!  Blossom Vegetarian is located inside Richlane Mall on Leslie north of 16th Avenue and takes over the place of a previous Chinese restaurant.

It’s a big venue for a buffet restaurant with even more private rooms on the lower Continue reading

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