Tag Archives: Markham

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu at Novita Italian Cuisine

January 22, 2020:  We had a pre-lunar new year family gathering at Novita Italian Cuisine (25 Cochrane Dr).  There were about 20 of us and we had booked ahead of time with the Italian restaurant for a large group meal … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Dinner at Bo Tree Plant-Based Cuisine

January 19, 2020:  We decided to check out this brand new vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Markham called Bo Tree Plant-Based Cuisine (4568 Hwy 7, Unit 3).  It’s located in the plaza on Highway 7 and Kennedy and is rebranded from the … Continue reading

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Ding Tai Fung

I was feeling for some Shanghainese food and wanted to order takeout from the Golden Shanghai Restaurant at Kennedy and 14th Avenue (their peanut chicken rice sheets are SO good and they have amazing dinner combos), but it seems as … Continue reading

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Hot Pot Dinner at Legend Pot

December 31, 2019:  For the last meal of 2019, we went to Legend Pot (九鼎香) at Warden and Steeles in Markham for an all-you-can-eat hot pot dinner.  We wanted a fairly simple and economical hot pot experience and since we … Continue reading

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Pho Time Authentic Vietnamese Eatery

This is not good.  We are ordering too much takeout during this pandemic!  Despite being so obedient the first month and eating exclusively home-cooked food to avoid interacting too much with the outside world, ever since we broke the seal … Continue reading

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Pandemic 2020 Takeout Eats: Gal’s Sushi in Markham

After a fruitful hour-long walk on a gorgeous spring day at Rouge Valley Park last weekend, it was finally time for some takeout sushi.  Gal’s Sushi in Markham (3621 Hwy 7 East, Unit 106) was on the way home which … Continue reading

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Qi Wei Ji Bao – Chicken Hot Pot Restaurant (defunct)

The name of this restaurant is 奇味鸡煲 in Chinese and is phonetically translated as “Qi Wei Ji Bao” in Mandarin.  It’s located inside of New Century Plaza (398 Ferrier St, Unit 60) on a side street near Steeles Avenue and … Continue reading

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SCENIC coffee + brunch (Brunch inside Initium)

June 3, 2019:  Here is another new-ish restaurant that serves brunch in Markham!  SCENIC coffee + brunch is located inside Initium Salon.  The salon is located on Woodbine Avenue but nestled inside a row of plazas (near the Costco) that … Continue reading

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Body Bar (lack of) Massage Review

June 19, 2019:  I bought a 60-minute massage Groupon deal back in February.  Since then, I have tried several times to call Body Bar (located at 115 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit 4, Markham) to schedule an appointment to redeem my … Continue reading

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Vegan Food at Copper Branch [Defunct]

May 26, 2019:  I was first exposed to Copper Branch earlier this year as part of a Yelp event.  I returned here with Tracy to try out the vegan selections further. Everything is made from vegetables and fruit or soy … Continue reading

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