Confession: I’ve been a little naughty lately! Naughty in the “spending money unnecessarily” category, to be exact. Honestly, I don’t think my spending habits have any particular pattern to them, other than AT TIMES I can get a little excessive, and spend more than I probably should. Maybe it’s seasonal? Maybe it happens in waves? I have no idea. But the same can be said about making my meals for the week vs. buying lunches. Some weeks I’m really good and beyond diligent... having my meal ...
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Bridging the Gap Between Fine Dining + Sustainability | With Aeroplan
Last week I attended a dinner #WithAeroplan, whereby Aeroplan’s Diamond Status members were shown appreciation with an invite-only, exclusive access, four-course dinner in an unparalleled setting at Toronto’s Evergreen Brickworks. (Thank you again for having me, Aeroplan!) The evening featured passed hors-d’oeuvres, an open bar, long wedding-style harvest tables, and intimate vibes. String lights suspended above and an atmosphere conducive to great conversation. What more could ...
Cafe Gratitude, California | Why you Should Visit More than Once
About a year ago, I visited San Diego for the first time. It was love at first sight (it was for me anyway). We’re low key in a long distance relationship right now… I might not get over it. One of the restaurants I visited that I haven’t stopped thinking about, is Cafe Gratitude. When I tell you about how you order off the menu, I’m sure your first instincts will be to say “how L.A.” it is, with a slight scoffing undertone. Be that as it may, I am in love. And love is blind. ...
Planta Toronto | Best Vegan Restaurant in the City
Kimchi Spring Rolls. Cauliflower Tots. Italian Job Pizza. All great places to start if you’re wondering what to order from the menu at Planta. Actually, can we just start with the fact that fully plant-based / vegan restaurants like Planta, not only exist, but are THRIVING in a food-obsessed city like Toronto?! ...
LOV Restaurant | Top Vegan Montreal Restaurant Guide + Menu Picks
Old Montreal. Charming. Quaint. Cultured. And a melting pot of gourmet restaurants, cafes, art galleries and more. The science centre is in old Montreal, a favourite spot of mine to visit as a kid, as well as gorgeous parks like Parc Jean Drapeau and Marche Bonsecours. If you're a local in Montreal, then tapas and wine bars like Philemon, Verses or Santos aren't new to you. Neither is one of my favourite lunch spots; Olive et Gourmando, or lux shopping boutique, SSENSE. What IS new to the ...
[ San Diego Food Guide ] Eat Your Way Through The City!
From either my mildly entertaining / self-deprecating insta-stories this week, or my recent blog post, you likely know that I’ve been traveling (re: eating my way) through San Diego! As I swapped cool Toronto city living for warm San Diego beach vibes, I made it a point to assimilate myself into the California lifestyle and stop at every health-conscious, all-organic, and plant-based restaurant & cafe I could find! First stop was Cafe Gratitude, and they should’ve charged me rent! ...
SOUK TABULE | TORONTO’S NEW MIDDLE EASTERN BRUNCH
Hi guys!!!! Is it the weekend yet?! Holy moly this week’s been one giant whirlwind! A ton of unexpected things kept popping up into my calendar - all good things though, fortunately! You might have caught my insta-story on Wednesday where I shared some of the “behind the scenes” moments of my Brand Ambassadorship with President’s Choice. That was definitely exciting! One of my favourite moments from the week was catching up with friends over brunch at Souk Tabule! Myself and three dear ...
[Toronto Brunch] Bar Reyna a Must Try
S & I recently visited Bar Reyna in Toronto’s Yorkville area for brunch and it did NOT disappoint! I’d been seeing some amazing food photos on Instagram of Bar Reyna’s bites from some fellow friends and food bloggers @dineandfash & @food.diva that looked absolutely incredible and I could no longer resist! When we visited, we had met another friend and blogger (@vincentko) for brunch. Vince had suggested we visit because neither of us had been before, and the fries had had ...
3 Reasons You Need to Try Scarborough Town Centre’s TASTE MRKT
SO I recently had the chance to visit Scarborough Town Centre's TASTE MRKT for the first time, and thought I’d share my experience with you! Because let’s face it, I share almost everything on here with you guys! Cleverly named, TASTE MRKT, the first phase of Scarborough Town Centre’s dining area features 22 vendors with flavours from around the world! I brought S along with me for the visit, and together we enjoyed ourselves a cute little date night. Felt like I was 17 again hanging out at ...