Crispy Noodles at Oriental Gourmet House

I just found out that I love crispy noodles! Considering how much of a foodie I am, you'd think I would know what the infamous Chinese entree on crispy noodles tastes like eh? Well I didn't! I cant believe I hadn't tried it all this time. A bit unhealthy but loved it! A friend made me do it over lunch at the Oriental Gourmet House by Yonge St and Adelaide. [Btw, this spot is small and not too stylish but the food is amazing at an amazing price especially for this part of the city. Hidden gems.]

Aside for this being a pretty awesome meal, the company was even better. It was a work related lunch which I walked out learning that I'll be co-chairing a pretty awesome 3 hour workshop at the end of May! The topic is diversity and you know how much that excites me ;).

Most days, I feel so privileged to have such active, engaged and brainy friends. All I have to do is just hangout around them then I look cool too :)

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Simon, what happened?

Simon Sushi on Spadina Ave. and College St. in Chinatown has been one of our family's Friday favorites for years now. You know that feeling of you don't realize what you have until it's gone?

Well yesterday mum and I went there for lunch a late lunch. It was strange because we ordered the same things as we always do but this time, there staff have changed?!?!!! The ladies have all changed! You don't understand. It's not like the new ladies were horrible to us, but it was just that feeling of familiarity. Usually when we walk in there we're greeted by friends who know where we like to sit and what we like to eat.

Maybe we'll try going there one more time in hopes that our friends happen to be on vacation or something.

Spring Rolls

Unexpectedly went to Spring Rolls on by Yonge and Bloor for supper. Going there is always a tasty treat. I had the Tango Mango Tiger Shrimp served on white rice (approx. $13.00).

Sharing a meal is usually such a warm and intimate experience.

Asian Finds

Woke up in bliss this morning.


Last night was a relaxed night in with lots of food from Friendly Thai. Steamed Coconut Rice ($2.99), Gai Yang - which is marinated grilled chiken ($10.99), Gai Pad Krapao -basil chicken ($10.99). Delish!

In the afternoon I took a streetcar ride to Chinatown! I love strolling around in that neighborhood. Picked up a few things from there- my fav items being these satin cushion covers!

black satin cushion covers -chinatown toronto

green satin cushion covers -chinatown toronto

Friendship at Hey Lucy!

I met up with my boarding school roommate this afternoon for a bite. Spending time with her always leaves me feeling a warm and familiar feeling. I think I just might go visit her in London (Ontario) one of these days although I secretly hope she moves to Toronto!

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We went to Hey Lucy! on Bloor St. (and Spadina Ave.) in the Annex. Fabulous food at a great price. Our waiter was really friendly + he told us we smell good and he was intoxicated ;).

Try their Wood Fired Rosemary Chicken (roast chicken, balsamic roasted onion, basil pesto, tomato) only $12 and absolutely yum!

IKEA!

I had a tough night again last night. Ended up going to bed at 5:30 and having to wake up at 7am.

On the upside, the later part of my day was spent with my lovely mother. We went to one of my favorite places - IKEA! We had lunch there;

Stuffed Salmon, Fries, Mixed Veggies + Daim Tart

Tell me this isn't beautiful wall art?

Cutting Tradition through TIFF

I went to the Canteen once again this evening. It feels like I'm soon becoming a regular there :). I had the maple roasted squash served with mozzarella, balsamic, sage and a grilled lemon and herb chicken. So delicious.

It was my first time however to go for a film at the TIFF Bell Lightbox since it opened. My girlfriend asked me to check out the premiere of a friend's film. The Cutting Tradition narrated by Meryl Streep is a production of Safe Hands. This documentary is about the female genital mutilation in Africa. It had such powerful visual effects- very disturbing graphics, but powerful. Although I found it to be a well done film, it was definitely hard to watch. I chose to ask a provocative question and make a bold statement because I was upset by some of the ignorant comments that were being made throughout the Q & A. I dislike it when as people we create a "them" and an "us" especially when "they" aren't in the room to defend or speak for themselves.

Overall, such an exceptional evening and I really enjoyed spending time with my friend.

Pasta and Shoes

Courtesy of The Bi-Coastal Foodie

We went out for lunch at my lovely 7 West Cafe (someone needs to recommend a new eatery by Yonge and Bloor that's not Asian cuisine). Until then, my love for this hidden gem is undying.

We then proceeded to go shopping for Men's winter but summer shoes. The pair we got was from Browns Shoes because it had a zipper instead of laces and that's exactly what he wanted.