by Mijune on May 17, 2013 · 2 comments
in $30-50,$50+,Cakes/Cupcakes,Cocktails,desserts,Eclectic,Food 4.5,Food 5,Fusion,Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt,Modern American,Moroccan,San Francisco/Bay Area,Wine
It received James Beard Award nominations for the restaurant, Chef Mourad, and his Pastry Chef Melissa Chou. The restaurant and team is still on the rise and it’s a strong collaboration. The dessert menu should not be missed and Melissa’s talent is contributing to Aziza’s 1-Michelin Star rating.
by Mijune on April 22, 2013 · 2 comments
in $10 or less,$10-20,authentic,bakery,Burnaby,Cakes/Cupcakes,Canadian,Chocolates/Candies,Coffee/Tea,desserts,French,Pastries/Cookies,Vegan,Vegetarian
Swiss chocolatier Christophe was professionally trained in his native Switzerland, and he has worked under some of Europe’s grand masters. Last year he was selected as one of the 12 Canadian Pastry Chefs to compete for the prestigious World Chocolate Masters in Paris.
by Mijune on April 5, 2013 · 0 comments
in $10 or less,American,Breakfast,Brunch,Cakes/Cupcakes,Canadian,Coffee/Tea,desserts,Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt,Sandwiches,Soups,Toronto,Vegan,Vegetarian
So why was I eating gelato in the winter? Well because I love it that much, and because there was a special flavour unique to this neighbourhood cafe. I had recommendations to try Boreal Gelato, but specifically for their Boreal Balsam gelato, which is unique to Canada and the shop.
by Mijune on April 2, 2013 · 3 comments
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Sitting inside the ultra chic and spacious cafe I could still see several people pressing their noses up to the windows curious to see what was inside, but too scared to actually come in. Part of me wanted to run over holding my dessert plate showing them what they were missing out on, but I refrained.
by Mijune on March 15, 2013 · 7 comments
in $10 or less,authentic,bakery,Breakfast,Brunch,Cakes/Cupcakes,Coffee/Tea,desserts,Food 4.5,Food 5,Latin,Pastries/Cookies,Sandwiches,South American,Toronto,Vegetarian
Arepas are still quite unknown outside of Latin America, but they are a staple in Colombia and Venezuela. There are many varieties of them, but these ones are modern Venezuelan. Chef and owner Luis Cordoba brings a quality arepa to Toronto and it is the most popular place to have them.
by Mijune on March 13, 2013 · 2 comments
in $20-30,$30-50,Cakes/Cupcakes,Canadian,desserts,Eastern European,European,Food 4.5,Food 5,French,Seafood,Spanish,Tapas,Toronto,Vegetarian,Wine
It was named #1 Best New Restaurant in Canada by EnRoute Magazine. It is a farm to table Euro-Canadian bistro inspired by seasonal and mostly local ingredients. The concepts and techniques are European and the food is presented unpretentiously. A must try in Toronto.
by Mijune on March 11, 2013 · 3 comments
in $50+,Cakes/Cupcakes,Canadian,desserts,Events,Food 4,Food Event,French,Muskoka,Salad,Seafood,Soups,Vegetarian,Wine
We took our Buick Encores for a short road trip up to Muskoka, Ontario’s luxurious cottage country 2 hours north of Toronto. After a little mountain ice climbing (yes, I did that!) I was starving. This is the Buick Encore Long Table Dinner with Muskoka Catering.
by Mijune on March 10, 2013 · 1 comment
in $30-50,$50+,Cakes/Cupcakes,Canadian,desserts,Euro-Asian,European,French,Fusion,International,Modern American,Moroccan,Seafood,Soups,Toronto,Vegetarian,Wine
This menu was almost an edible translation of our Buick Encore culinary itinerary. The courses foreshadowed the series of events to come which I found very smart and well played. It’s a very unique restaurant and chef’s method of approach to food and menu conceptualization are one of a kind.
