Special occasion

Billy Miner Pie

We went to The Keg Manor to celebrate our friend’s birthday the other day. This location is quite special as it basically feels like you are dining in someone’s dining room. Of course, this someone also has a lot of money in order to afford to live in such a mansion, but I digress. Another… Continue reading Billy Miner Pie

Japanese

Vancouver, I miss you

Vancouver is home and will always be home. One of things I miss most about Vancouver (aside from my family and friends, of course) is the sushi. I definitely took this for granted while I was there; hence, every time I return I will always have at least one meal of sushi (if not ten).… Continue reading Vancouver, I miss you

Brunch

Take 2

We decided to return to the Barley Mow Westboro for brunch instead of visiting our usual brunch spots (e.g. Baker Street Cafe, Art-is-in, Stone Face Dolly’s. etc.). Since it was another beautiful day, we decided to sit on the rooftop patio again. I neglected to consider the fact that it was 30 degrees celsius out;… Continue reading Take 2

Chinese, Food festivals

The Essense of Stinky Tofu

Yesterday, we went to Ottawa’s Asian Fest. This is the first time they held it at the new Landsdowne Park and it looks like it is a huge success; The turn out was quite impressive. Caution: as soon as you enter Landsdowne park, though, you will appreciate a very strong, fermented, and many say, unpleasant… Continue reading The Essense of Stinky Tofu