Markham, Ontario. May 2016
This week’s challenge starting off the new year is “growth”. While I think this theme is very apt for the new year, my photo is kind of inappropriate for this time of the year. XD It’s cloudy and cold and dreary and devoid of any greens or fresh growth outside. This was a photo I took in the spring time more than a year ago at a time when things really come alive physically. Continue reading
Visiting the Bean! 😀
Thurs. Dec. 28, 2017:
Second day in Chicago today!! After waking up at 8 ish a.m., we headed out for a small breakfast in the area. We popped into Pot Belly Sandwich Shop (209 S LaSalle St). I got an egg and cheddar breakfast sandwich while Ken got a bagel with cream cheese (because their oatmeal wasn’t ready yet). I also grabbed a bag of their Zappa chips (later tried it and it wasn’t as spicy as it advertised on the chip bag) Continue reading
Yay! Finally got to try an authentic deep dish pizza! ^_^
Dec. 27, 2017:
Today was the first day of Chicago!!! ^_^ My last trip of 2017 :D. This was my second time visiting Chicago. I had previously visited when I was about 13 years old — I remember visiting the Shedd Aquarium and whale watching which was amazing.
We took the early 7 a.m. Go Train to Union Station and then the Porter shuttle bus to the Billy Bishop Airport. This was my first time taking the airplane through Toronto’s only island airport. Continue reading
2017 highlights
December 31, 2017: I look forward to writing this post every single year since I’ve started the annual one and I’ve honestly so excited to share with you my thoughts on this very last day of 2017. I’ve been ruminating about the things I’ve wanted to reflect on since November and drafting it in my head about things I want to share — ways to say it, what to write, etc. For ease of my own mind and to not go scatter-brained, I will categorize it for you (and for me). Continue reading
Sano Sushi located at 8143 Yonge St in Thornhill
December 24, 2017: For a Christmas Eve lunch, we enjoyed the all-you-can-eat Japanese food at Sano Sushi. This is a little Japanese restaurant that serves all your typical Japanese buffet food including sushi, maki rolls, teppanyaki, tempura, salad, katsu, handrolls, and desserts Continue reading
Kalari Kickboxing and Martial Arts located at 57 Glen Cameron Rd, West Unit in Markham
December 23, 2017: First time trying kickboxing at Kalari Kickboxing and Martial Arts for a free trial class! The trial class was surprisingly two hours long which was incredibly valuable and worth attending to try this out.
What I liked the most was that the trainer Steve was incredibly encouraging, understanding, yet motivating and a very patient teacher too! Continue reading
Chongqing Liuyishou Hotpot located at 650 Highway 7 E #102 in Markham
December 21, 2017: Other than tastings, it’s been a while since I’ve actually went out for a hot pot meal. This restaurant, Chongqing Liuyishou Hotpot, used to be called 100 Degrees Hot Pot (I came here for dinner before and is blogged here). Since that one closed down and this one took its place, I hadn’t visited. Continue reading
The Cups Markham located at 3235 Hwy 7 in Markham
December 21, 2017: I finally made it here to The Cups! Despite them opening a second location here at First Markham Place and me living so close to it, this was my first time here. Natalie and I had one of the best foodie chats here and I was so glad to be able to try The Cups’s bingsu for the first time and see what the hype was all about. Continue reading
Sukhothai located at 274 Parliament St in Toronto
December 19, 2017: After unsuccessfully navigating through the Toronto Christmas Market, the four of us decided to go to Sukhothai for dinner instead. I’ve been to the Wellington location of Sukhothai but not this one. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even know Sukhothai had expanded so much in the recent years to now have four locations in the GTA! Wow, great job, Nuit and Jeff! Continue reading
The Pickle Barrel located in the Markville Shopping Centre at 5000 Highway 7 in Markham
December 17, 2017: Considering that I’ve been to this location of The Pickle Barrel plenty of times, it’s funny that this is my first time blogging about it. I used to come to this Pickle Barrel almost yearly as a end-of-year dinner with friends. Pickle Barrel was also one of the first western chain restaurants I’d ever been to and really enjoyed. I have fond memories of the lobster and spinach dip that they used to serve (of which, I found out on this visit Continue reading
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