Over the weekend Joseph arranged for an unforgettable birthday dinner surprise for me at Sushi Kaji. Notoriously amazing and abundant with Joseph's praises, Chef Kaji and his team prepared the "Shun" set course right before our eyes. This was my very first visit and certainly not my last! If you really want the best seat in the house then definitely sit at the sushi bar and prepare to be … [Read more...]
Canaletto at Venetian: Vegas
September 14, 2013 By
We'll never get tired of St. Mark's Square, and we're so thankful we found yet another delicious restaurant there at the Venetian! We were instantly drawn to Canaletto at first glance: dining on cobble street stones underneath the sky. While we feel that Otto provides a quieter and more romantic atmosphere, Canaletto in contrast seems to have larger tables for families and always people … [Read more...]
Sansotei Ramen: Toronto
August 28, 2013 By
This one's for all the ramen lovers! We had DELICIOUS noodles at Sansotei over the weekend and thought the extra additions were well worth it. We both ordered Tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen and asked for extra noodles at $1 more per bowl. It is obviously much more valuable and worthwhile to pay the extra $1 than it is to order two bowls of ramen, because trust me- it is so … [Read more...]
Escabèche: Niagara-on-the-Lake
August 21, 2013 By
Niagara, we meet again! This time we quietly slipped away from Toronto in order to celebrate our one month post-engagement, a complete surprise from Joseph! Because we've previously dined at the Prince of Wales for their wonderful High Tea, we decided to celebrate over dinner at their in-house restaurant Escabèche. Love those butter balls and the way they're rolled out so … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Tavern: Toronto
August 16, 2013 By
Farmhouse Tavern, oh where do we begin? We almost couldn't find you! Our GPS was partly to blame, and the narrow twisted roads the other, but once we arrived there was hardly any parking at all! We could tell this place was a favourite among locals, and I wish we had ordered the steak and burgers as they did, but we felt downright adventurous after our 1.5 hour drive and wanted to try … [Read more...]
Cibo Wine Bar: Toronto
July 13, 2013 By
If we had to choose one evening of the week to be the sexiest one of all, it would have to be Saturday nights hands down. Saturdays are prime time date nights, so once we laid eyes on Cibo Wine Bar we let the rest of our senses take over. Surrounded by a warm and intimate interior, and sumptuous Italian food, we knew we could relax and enjoy the night for what it truly was - a … [Read more...]
Aoyama Sushi: Toronto
July 4, 2013 By
A night on the town turned into a wonderful 8 course sashimi omakase dinner for two. Aoyama Sushi is home to fresh seafood and veteran talent from Chef owner Masa Endo. As we sat by the bar, we couldn't help but notice the chef's intense dedication to his craft - delivering the same level of concentration to each dish as he did 13 years ago, when Joseph first met him. Back then Chef Endo … [Read more...]
Splendido: Toronto (We’re Engaged!)
June 21, 2013 By
Splendido was such a wonderful experience for us: fine dining catered by exceptional service, held in an intimate setting fit for a... proposal? YES, we're engaged and it happened at this restaurant! We have many people to thank for making our night so memorable, in particular to Jeff and his team at Splendido; you certainly worked your magic. :D Wedding proposal aside, the … [Read more...]
Origin North: Toronto
June 14, 2013 By
Something special has come our way, and it goes by the name of Origin North. Sound familiar? There are two other restaurants from the Origin brand located in St. Lawrence and Liberty Village, but this is the first one that owner and Chef Claudio Aprile has opened north of downtown Toronto. This new restaurant is easily accessible right off Highway 401 at Bayview Village, and has just … [Read more...]
Our First Toronto Post: JaBistro
June 2, 2013 By
Wow, after arriving home from Vegas one of the first few things we craved was sushi and sashimi (fish fish fish)! We scoured the web looking for something new, and finally decided on the latest venture from the creators of Guu: JaBistro. We had a really good time; the food was flavourful, particularly the oshizushi pressed sushi, and our server Ayaka was so attentive and genuinely kind - … [Read more...]
