Category: 5★

Late Nights Spent with Nana Toronto

When you ask around for the best Thai in Toronto, Khao San Road would echo in every conversation. But I was skeptical. My high school years was made up of visits to our local dive Thai & Laos place Phounguen for the four must: larb, lao green papaya salad, lao fried rice and beef…

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The Hidden Gem in Waterloo, Bhima Warung

I’ve been wanting to share my words about this pla­ce since it’s discovery in Spring 2015, but decided that I’m­ going to leave it be and see if it can stand t­he test of time. And, guess what? It has! I give you…. THE BEST MEAL I’VE HAD IN 2015. This is a backlog is from our…

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Celebrate Kingyo’s 3-Year Anniversary

Vancouver appears to be the breeder of these blossoming Izakaya spots, with Zakkushi, Guu (Now, Kinka Izakaya) and Hapa Izakaya also caving the way. Unlike the earlier three mentioned Izakayas, Kingyo presents a brightly lit and spacious dining area with low bustle with hot foods ready to order and chilled dishes to your taste….

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Inspire Restaurant, Markham

INSPIRE RESTAURANT 144 Main Street Markham N, Unit 1 Markham, Canada Asian Fusion – Brunch/Lunch/Dinner – Closed Mondays $$ Located in Unionville, Inspire Restaurant couldn’t have chosen a better location for them to truly shine! It is exactly the charm that I expected, and plenty more. I’ve had this spot on my mind…

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Bar Buca, Fashion District

BAR BUCA 75 Portland Street Toronto, ON Bar – Italian – Open 7AM~2AM $$$ I’ve fallen in love harder and harder with Bar Buca. Open as early as 7AM (8AM on the weekends), running until last call, at 2AM, There is only a narrow 6 hours that you could possibly miss it for….

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Rasta Pasta, Kensington Market/Chinatown

RASTA PASTA 61 Kensington Avenue Toronto, ON M5T 2K1, Canada Jamaican – Takeaway – No Seating $ The outside smokey grill is the biggest attraction to Rasta Pasta, it is a brilliant unintentional advertisement, all by pure attraction by the nose – they save by sending out incredible smokey BBQ Jerk Chicken scents…

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Kitten & the Bear, Parkdale

KITTEN & THE BEAR 1574 Queen Street W Toronto, ON M6R 1A6, Canada Cafe – Specialty Food On the hunt for a sweet treat and cuppa’ tea to further introduce my darling newbie Aussie sister to the city – we took a 25-minute stroll to Kitten & the Bear. Having been warned of…

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Kekou Gelato House, Baldwin Village

KEKOU GELATO HOUSE 13 Baldwin Street Toronto, ON M5T 1L1, Canada Cafe – Desserts – Take Away $  My love for Gelato sprouted over at Millie Creperies, but I was at a loss after being singled out by the same ol’ Hazelnut or Vanilla flavour, over and over again. Although so close together,…

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