With guests visiting, we thought we would treat them to some late night dessert. This bubble tea location was packed (mid-week) right before closing. So much so, they were no longer seating (not the friendliest service). With fresh fruit, smoothies, slushies, milk teas, and an array of bubbly/jelly options, everyone got to customize their drink….
Ramadan Catering – Show off to your friends
So we were throwing a party for about 40ppl, and I did not want to cook. A good co-worker of mine recommended this caterer (and takeout) business in the NE. I met with the head chef G. and he accommodated all of our needs – e.g. mild seasoning, timing, and sizing of our order. Everything…
Juree’s Thai – NW
My boss actually was the one to recommend this restaurant – Popular for both take out and dine in, this is a unique restaurant with thai decor (from the window shutters to the plateware) – making for a fun escape within the city. Staff were incredibly friendly. The red curry dish with beef is one of my…
Joey Tomato’s – Crowfoot
I honestly prefer Joey Tomato’s to Earls, their menu (to me anyways) is more exciting. Today the theme was tuna! We ordered the tuna tacos, and a tuna sandwich. The tuna in the tacos was a nice rare (sashimi-like) consistency, with crunchy warm fried tacos and black sesame seasoning and was made even better as…
Speakeasy – SubRosa
Hidden beneath the old Bay location at 8th ave & 1st St, it definitely has an exciting entrance, getting ushered through hallways, doors and elevators. The actual bar itself is quite swanky. The drinks can be on the high end – so just go in with that expectation, a friend ordered a $50 drink by…
Ginger Beef – Dim Sum Cravings
Ginger Beef – the local takeout franchise actually has a location dedicated to dim sum in Harvest Hills….and it’s good. So good that despite residing in the burbs, it was packed on a Tuesday at lunch. I love the fact that the restaurant is exceptionally clean and open – so open in fact, that you…
Peter’s Drive In
Peter’s Drive In – an establishment known for it’s greasy burgers & combo flavoured milkshakes. A personal fave: coconut – marshmallow. It brings out the kid in me! Beware – ordering too many items off their menu in one sitting may lead to a food coma. Been there, done that. Expect long lines on hot…
Chennai Spice – Dosa Festival
II am a HUGE fan of dosa – but had no idea there could be SO MANY VARIETIES! I was truly excited to hear that Chennai Spice was hosting a weeklong dosa festival. I took my friends, family and may have visited 3 times during that week. Traditional dosa is a vegetarian’s dream – a…
Crunchy – KFC NW
Conundrum: Default to Kentucky Fried Chicken, or try Crunchy, a Korean Fried Chicken restaurant. Odd that these are literally steps away from each other! Made fresh to order – the box I was given was huge (12pcs for ~ $24), crispy batter with tender chicken pieces and a side of fries. They had interesting flavours…
Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse
This is a perfect fancy date venue – though maybe not a first date as you will be eating A LOT….so don’t be shy! I fasted all day in anticipation of this! ha ha. It is fun and interactive as servers come by with numerous cuts of meat and carve directly onto your plate. Surprisingly,…