Entering "downtown mode" means scouting the nearby neighbourhoods for amusement whenever possible, whether that be in the form of aimless treks in The PATH, or missioning to new spots with a purpose in mind.
1) Matcha Mondays call for Matcha Lattes from McD's and Matcha Cheesecake from Uncle Tetsu.
Compared to the denser (read: damper) 2015 edition, this variation fares boasts prominence in both cheesiness and grassiness; the exemption of red beans is another welcome approach.
Compared to the denser (read: damper) 2015 edition, this variation fares boasts prominence in both cheesiness and grassiness; the exemption of red beans is another welcome approach.
Meanwhile, Thursdays are reserved for the sales of Chocolate Cheesecakes, which I don't think I've tried in my multitude of visits to the now shuttered Angel Cafe. The item is new - well, at least to me - and noticeably fluffier than the Original and Matcha. The prominent presence of meringue, in conjunction with cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips dispersed throughout, causes the cake to lean towards an airy chocolate sponge than a soufflé cheesecake.
The Matcha rendition is more to my liking, however chocolate lovers will easily gobble this up.
The Matcha rendition is more to my liking, however chocolate lovers will easily gobble this up.
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2) Waterfront Runs
I've never been too much of a marathon enthusiast, though never once not commended those that train endlessly to complete one. Constantly being near the waterfront has prompted me to give the sport a go; co-workers that have undertaken marathon challenges are also generating a positive effect on my overall health.
In fact, I completed the dreaded five-kilometre battle without them one day. My time was significantly better than the first attempt.
I've never been too much of a marathon enthusiast, though never once not commended those that train endlessly to complete one. Constantly being near the waterfront has prompted me to give the sport a go; co-workers that have undertaken marathon challenges are also generating a positive effect on my overall health.
In fact, I completed the dreaded five-kilometre battle without them one day. My time was significantly better than the first attempt.
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Continuing the trend (and the inevitable thigh/hamstring spasms), I took to another run the following day. Timing improved yet again!
3) Due to engaging in such strenuous exercise, I decided to reward myself. Amongst CoCo's July specials are the Pearl Milk Tea Smoothie and Passion Fruit Mango Slush, to which I requested additions of grass jelly and coconut jelly respectively.
4) Katsuya
The third anniversary of the popular katsu chain introduced four days' worth of 50% off Pork Loin Katsu promotions at their North York, Downtown, Mississauga, and Scarborough locations.
The third anniversary of the popular katsu chain introduced four days' worth of 50% off Pork Loin Katsu promotions at their North York, Downtown, Mississauga, and Scarborough locations.
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After a twenty-minute wait, we took to the tried-and-true Katsuya Original, along with the highly pungent Tako Wasabi and ultimate crowdpleaser of Cheese Crabmeat Croquette. Service was oddly speedier and more attentive than most visits - not even six minutes had passed when we received our entrées!
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5) Ice Q (Round 2) involved a Mango Bingsu and Thai Milk Tea.
Would you believe me if I confessed that the Mango had been my suggestion? Frankly speaking, the Strawberry had impressed me enough that I was willing to opt for another one of the cafe's fruit-based creations.
Would you believe me if I confessed that the Mango had been my suggestion? Frankly speaking, the Strawberry had impressed me enough that I was willing to opt for another one of the cafe's fruit-based creations.
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