I get excited, really excited, about trying new restaurants. You all know I do ;) And Origin topped my excitement list. Heads up, this is a raving post. Comfort zone. Scathing…not so much. I have a long-standing affair with tapas-style restaurants. Reminds me of Spain. A lot of people, however, are on the fence…dishes are too [...]
Archive for May, 2010
Origin
Posted in food, resto reviews, tagged new restaurant, origin, tapas on May 31, 2010 | 4 Comments »
{Sushi} redemption
Posted in food, tagged redemption, sushi on May 19, 2010 | 6 Comments »
After the fiasco last week, redemption came in the form of fresh salmon, fresh tuna, buttery avocado, slivers of cucumbers & tobiko in 10 tight rolls. Also known as the B.C Special. Thank you Kokoro for making good sushi. And for using white ginger. And for giving me 2 extra pieces. And for being so bloody close [...]
Sushi Inn
Posted in food, resto reviews, tagged disappointment, sushi, yorkville on May 11, 2010 | 7 Comments »
I’m a fake critic. Third party claims. And by third parties, I mean friends. And by fake critic, I mean they claim I love everything I eat. Until tonight. Tonight, I “finally” experienced disappointment. Sushi Inn. Yorkville. Yes, deliberate insertion. Who assumed it would be fantastic (or at least half-decent) merely based on location? I DID. Shame [...]
William Dean chocolates
Posted in food, tagged artistry, chocolates, florida, william dean on May 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Prettiest chocolates you’ve ever seen. Seriously! Don’t you just want to sit and stare at them all day? What a lovely, special gift. And too beautiful to eat. Couldn’t possibly. Must exert willpower…Ooo, dulce de leche would be divine…maybe just one…mmm, need to try the crème brûlée…and the key lime…whoops. Hand made artisan chocolates. Apt [...]
Crêperie La Bréhandaise
Posted in food, resto reviews, tagged french, galette, savoury crêpes, sweet crêpes on May 3, 2010 | 3 Comments »
N & I were searching for the greatest little patio over the long weekend. Timely, this post is not. Pls forgive, life has been a bit of a whirlwind! Anyway, we were about to brunch. Our favourite activity :) Queen W. was our neighbourhood for the day, and two places immediately came to mind: Saving [...]
Healthy eating
Posted in food on May 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Yes, I eat well… every now & again.
Indulgent eating
Posted in food on May 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Yes, I treat myself… every now & again.
