Another Sunday Brunch

My friend Nicola visited Toronto a couple of weeks ago. She said Vancouver doesn't have many cute brunch restaurants (surprising). Julian and I took her to School for a Sunday brunch!

I tried something new this time. The asparagus and cheese omelette, with a side of home fries and green salad ($13). I don't know what it is, but I don't LOVE omelettes, but I insist on ordering them when I'm in the "I-need-to-feel-heathly" mood. However, drenching it in hot sauce does make it taste better (I'm a hot sauce lova lova).

The service that day wasn't so great. Our server did not fill our waters once and we had to call her over many times to request for something, like utensils! The washrooms were plugged, so we had to trek across to street and use the washrooms in the stadium (wtf?). Even though this particular day was a miss, I will go back simply because I know their food is usually delicious. The bright side was that they have two beautiful patios. One at the front and one at the side of the restaurant, it was perfect patio weather that day.

After brunch, we headed to Queen St. West to check out some vintage stores and stopped by Nadege for a macaron treat. Hope you had a great time back in the tdot, Nic!

{ pistachio macarons from Nadge }

School of Bakery & Café
70 Fraser Ave.

Toronto, ON

(416) 588-0005

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Nadege

780 Queen Street West

Toronto, ON

(416) 368-2009

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Taste of Asia Night Market

Summer night markets are back in full force! The Taste of Asia festival re-creates popular Asian night markets with vendors selling street eats, nonsense gadgets, toys, and clothing. Each year Kennedy Road (near Pacific Mall) closes down for 2 days.

While my friends and I walked to P Mall, we could smell the looming god awful stench of stinky tofu in the air. Some jump for joy, others dread getting closer. Warning! This isn't for everyone, the street is very crowded, there are long lines for food, and the stench of stinky tofu (some say it smells like rotten garbage) will creep into your clothes and hair, but it is so worth it. It brings back memories of visiting Hong Kong!

{ Jeff enoying his corn, fob style }

{ bbq squid and octopus, $3 }

{ lamb skewers, $1 }

{ takoyaki are squid balls. a very popular street snack in japan, $5 }

{ egg puffs pastry, $3, we ate half before i took a picture }

 { Diana's Seafood shucking away }

{ very meaty fanny bay oysters }

{ $10 for 8 oysters, not bad! }

{ grilled pork jerky }

{ Julian's $5 pineapple drink }

{ steamed rice noodle rolls }

{ rice noodle rolls all dressed up with hoisin, peanut, and hot sauce, $3 } 

{ so good they went for seconds }

{ last but not least, stinky tofu with pickled cabbage. i didn't have any, but i'll "try" to have it the next time! }

{ a make-shift garbage can }

Here are some of my tips for night market adventures:

1. Do not wear nice shoes (the ground is sticky and covered in garbage)
2. Wear clothes you don't mind to getting dirty or smelly (hoards of crowds walking around with skewers of meat. Re: stinky tofu... the smell is that awful)
3. Wear a cross shoulder bag
4. Bring tissue and hand sanitizer
5. Go to the washroom before you leave the house unless you want to use the smelly port-a-potties
6. Have fun and happy nom'ing!

Sashimi House

Sashimi House is my go-to-place for quality sushi at an affordable price. Tucked in a small plaza on Sheppard Ave East (near Fairview Mall), this mom and pop shop has been around for many years. The restaurant is often filled with a busy business lunch crowd during the weekdays. I discovered this place through my uncle... he works there haha. The interior is nothing really special, the chairs aren't the most comfortable, but customers are willing to put that aside for fresh fish.

We came here to celebrate Mother's Day with Julian's family. We ordered a sushi party tray of 80 pieces for the 5 of us ($53). Julian decided to get his usual House B Special ($14.99). Their combos are the best bang for your buck. The portions are generous, sushi dinner combos are between $14-17 and lunch boxes range from $5-9! A-la-carte items are also available. They make a mean spicy salmon roll, it's spicy and actually crispy!

{ sushi party on a boat, woot woot! }

 

{ tofu tempura on the house } 

{ Julian's House B Special with a side of shrimp tempura }

Sashimi House makes amazing banana tempura. Strangely, this dessert isn't on the menu. If they have bananas in stock that day, then you're in luck, never hurts to ask! It is sooooo delicious dipped in maple syrup!

Sashimi House

2038 Sheppard Ave E

Toronto, ON (North York)

(416) 495-1208