As the final days of t-shirt weather pass us by, Mother Nature grows unpredictable with her sudden gutsy gusts, inexhaustible downpours, and unusual humidity.
The varying temperatures inflict minimal involvement on my part, for the majority of my days are still spent before spreadsheets and screens. A persistent unwellness lingers about my mind and body, urging meals of congee and lean red meat. Pickled cabbage stimulates a tenantless appetite, while Salted Pork Congee reigns at the top of the Most Wanted list. Blanched leafy greens and delectable beef brisket from Wonton Chai are also procured.
The varying temperatures inflict minimal involvement on my part, for the majority of my days are still spent before spreadsheets and screens. A persistent unwellness lingers about my mind and body, urging meals of congee and lean red meat. Pickled cabbage stimulates a tenantless appetite, while Salted Pork Congee reigns at the top of the Most Wanted list. Blanched leafy greens and delectable beef brisket from Wonton Chai are also procured.
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A desire for solid food is somewhat recovered by the end of the work week, once the draft of a major deliverable has finally been, well, delivered. The Square One parking lot at Rathburn and Duke of York was converted into a physically-distanced outdoor market for the first weekend of Night Market TO: Harvest Festival. Rotating each week was the vendors list; Liko's Hawaiian Barbecue was spotted on the lineup for opening weekend, prompting a visit for wonderfully marinated pulled pork.
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We pulled into a fairly full lot just after 7 PM and made our way past the blaring speakers of repetitive Jalebi Baby. Positioned along the perimeter of the lot were the various food vendors. Each stall had been allocated a minimum radius of 10 metres for operations and queuing; photo-ready displays filled the spaces between in the forms of wooden swings and multi-toned pumpkin arrangements. At the centre of the lot was a small pumpkin patch, mini hay stack, chess board, life-sized Connect 4 contraption, and even a merry-go-round.
I made my rounds to each of the stalls in review of our options, though my heart had not wavered from the plan of Liko's. Known for exclusive participation in pop-up events, I was keen to catch a glimpse of their array of offerings since my last experience at the Waterfront Night Market.
The Harvest Festival menu unfortunately excluded the skewers and Pulled Pork Bun I had hankered for so desperately. Instead was the availability of SPAM musubi, a popular Japanese-Hawaiian street snack, and an Aloha Plate. The set comprised of rice, macaroni salad, barbecue chicken, short ribs, and their infamous kahlua pork. A no-tax discount was offered for cash payments for a total of $30 for two Aloha Plate boxes.
The Harvest Festival menu unfortunately excluded the skewers and Pulled Pork Bun I had hankered for so desperately. Instead was the availability of SPAM musubi, a popular Japanese-Hawaiian street snack, and an Aloha Plate. The set comprised of rice, macaroni salad, barbecue chicken, short ribs, and their infamous kahlua pork. A no-tax discount was offered for cash payments for a total of $30 for two Aloha Plate boxes.
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Our departure was made shortly obtaining sustenance. As we proceeded past the blaring speakers once more, I caught sight a vehicle zooming through the aisles of the asphalt lot. My mouth dropped agape, for the vehicle's speed had far exceeded local roads, let alone a parking lot with pedestrians weaving between cars. Crowds began to gather in the lot - in a rather raucous manner, if I may add. We took it as our cue to leave, and utilize extreme caution while doing so.
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