Category: Featured

Gyubee

While researching for my next trip to Japan, I learned about yakiniku, or Japanese BBQ. My research led me to endless photos of beautifully marbled beef grilled to perfection. I’ve been eagerly jotting down restaurants to try in Tokyo. In the meantime, several spots specializing in yakiniku have opened in Toronto, one of them being

Shoushin

This year The Hubby and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary at Shoushin. It’s hard to believe, but when we first starting dating, he only ate salmon sashimi and only when I dragged him out for sushi. Over our years together, I’ve fed him more and more sushi and he’s grown to enjoy and appreciate

La Zhi Ji Ding – Sichuan Popcorn Chicken

The Hubby and I are continuing our Sichuan kick in the kitchen these days, mainly because my family keeps me in stock of incredibly fragrant Sichuan Peppercorns. The next dish we decided to try our hands at was La Zhi Ji Ding, deep fried morsels of chicken, wok-fried with dry chili peppers and numbing Sichuan

Captain’s Boil

When Captain’s Boil opened their first location, just blocks away from my condo, I was eager to try out the concept but weary of the long wait. In just a year, Captain’s Boil has opened 3 more locations with 6 more GTA addresses in the works. I heard that lines at the downtown location were

Cambodia – Temple Hopping

Of all the places I visited during my Southeast Asia trip, Siem Reap stole my heart. Exploring the Angkor temple ruins was truly an unforgettable experience and one outside of my comfort zone. Personally, I prefer concrete jungles to green ones and often don’t take the time to enjoy nature. Siem Reap though, was breathtaking.