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Featured Image: Wine tasting @ Quail's Gate Estate Winery. Photo credit: Aaron. One of us fell sick overnight so we took it easy this morning and started our day a little later. Luckily, we decided not to join an organized wine tour so our schedule was relatively flexible. Quail's Gate Estate Winery Led by our… Continue reading Kelowna Road Trip Day 2: Wine and Cheese Tour
Featured image: Elvis Platter @ Memphis Blues. Photo credit: Aaron. I know. I’ve been slacking on the travelling front. So, recently while we were in Vancouver, we decided to go on a road trip/getaway to Kelowna, BC! Any awesome road trip should start with a good breakfast. We decided to stop by Scandilicious before we… Continue reading Kelowna Road Trip Day 1: Vancouver – Abbotsford – Chilliwack – Kelowna
This past Friday, we decided to check out one of Dominion City's Pop-Up Brewery Kitchen events. Dominion City is a local brewing company and every month, they pair up with a local restaurant to host a food and drinks event at their location on Canotek Road. Good local craft beer with good food? Count me in!… Continue reading Dominion City Brewing Co. Pop-Up Brewery Kitchen Series: Great local beer with a side of good food.
Update: This restaurant has permanently closed. Featured image: Hot Chicken and Waffles @ The Pomeroy House. I am proud to say that Ottawa has quite the impressive brunch scene. We're always on the lookout for new brunch places. At the same time, one thing I hate having to do on a Saturday or Sunday morning… Continue reading The Pomeroy House: The Best Chicken & Waffles in Town!
Featured Image: Preserved egg and sliced pork congee, Singaporean fried vermicelli and Chinese bread sticks. Having moved from Vancouver to Ottawa, I really miss having quick access to good Chinese food throughout the city. Sometimes I just have cravings for a really good bowl of congee (Chinese rice porridge) or some good old stir-fried noodles.… Continue reading Cafe Orient: The most authentic Chinese food in Ottawa
Featured Image: Tuna melt @ Cafe Nero We came across this lovely coffee shop one day while running some errands. It's a cozy, local coffee shop located in a small commercial plaza at Bank and Alta Vista. The sign is not too flashy but we always like to explore new coffee shops so we walked… Continue reading Quickie Nom Nom: Cafe Nero – a lovely halal coffee shop in Ottawa South
Featured Image: Tonkotsu Ramen @ Sansotei Ramen. Photo credit: Aaron. So it has been brought to my attention that my ramen review needs updating. And with the insanely cold weather outside (-23 degrees celsius), it’s always nice to think about enjoying a hot bowl of soupy noodles. Back in 2015, there were not too many… Continue reading Quickie Nom Nom: Sansotei Ramen – Best Ramen in Ottawa!
Featured image: Sho Ka Do Bento @ Raisu. Those who know me would know that I have certain food cravings every time I return to Vancouver. The food scene in Ottawa is not bad if you know where to go, but the selection is definitely not as impressive as that in Vancouver, especially when it comes… Continue reading Top 7 must eats in Vancouver, Canada – 2017 edition
It's been a while. Having to pack again recently inspired me to write this post. Whether you are packing for a 2-week or a 2-month trip, the principles are the same. Earlier this year, I had to pack for a 2.5 month trip across Asia for the 30+ degree celsius tropical climate of Thailand as… Continue reading 9 practical tips for travelling carry-on only
Featured Image: Chicken Caesar Sandwich with House Salad @ Art-Is-In Bakery This one of a kind gastro-bakery should not be missed when you’re visiting Ottawa. Location/Ambience It started as a simple bakery in a pretty hidden strip of warehouses in Centertown West and has since exploded to become one of the most popular brunch/lunch spots.… Continue reading Art-Is-In Bakery: The best sandwiches in town and MORE
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