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Out & About #163 | Toronto Things: Happy Meals and Green Tea Lattes

11/17/2015

 
​As the mercury gradually drops week after week, I've switched out my oversized camo jacket, which has been subject to much abuse this season, for an equally-loved plaid wool alternative.
 
But sometimes coats just aren't enough.
​Few things can beat the sight of trusty ol' McDonald's in gusty, frigid conditions, especially when Starbucks is significantly further of a walk and their holiday-themed drinks is almost half the price of the renowned Seattle-based chain.
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​The very spacious Yonge-and-Sheppard location is equipped with Wi-Fi, 24-hour service, outlets, as well as a variety of table/stools/bar seats. The level of cleanliness is on-par with other smaller locations, but with a nice blend of warm and cool-toned furniture pieces having been employed in the interior design, the dining environment is much more visually appealing.
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I entered the eatery to pick up a Peppermint Hot Chocolate in the morning, and then returned for a Happy Meal lunch a few hours later.
While some may exclaim that I was a spoiled child (either that or a de-privileged one), I must confess that I can't recall Happy Meals being part of my daily lunch regimen. It was a sometimes thing, much like Lunchables.
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​Having watched The Peanuts Movie last week – did you know that it reached 2nd place at the box office?! – I was mildly intrigued when I discovered that Charlie, Snoopy, and several other members of his crew would be introduced as part of Happy Meal package.

And for the first time in over a decade, I set out to obtain my favourites, all while having flashbacks of the many Pokémon collectibles I acquired (from both McD's and BK) during my N64-battle days.
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< Pictured above: Happy Meal consisting of a Grilled Chicken Wrap w/ Chipotle Sauce, Apple Slices, a Strawberry Yogurt Tube, and Nestea/Fanta mix >​
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​I ended up saving the box (because, let's be real, who doesn't love Snoopy and his adorable expressions?), and sharing a short moment of "How did you get a different one?" with the girl next to me who received her meal packaged in Snoopy's red doghouse.
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​I ended up saving the box (because, let's be real, who doesn't love Snoopy and his adorable expressions?), and sharing a short moment of "How did you get a different one?" with the girl next to me who received her meal packaged in Snoopy's red doghouse.
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​​Making my way northbound, I noticed that numerous restaurants and cafés had put away their outdoor patios. Pastel was also one amongst the many.
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​I ducked into the empty café for a moment of serenity, and took advantage of their Crepe + Latte special to order a Green Tea Latte to sip on while catching up on pop culture therapy.
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​The latte art, if I could call it that at all, was a bit odd. It seemed as if the barista had started out with a great scheme in mind, but gave up part-pour. Almost indiscernible white folds could be seen on the surface, though they swirled and twisted in such abstract ways that the final product really didn't resemble anything at all.
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​Nonetheless, it was the perfect complement to an early afternoon drama session. The cup emitted the adequate amount of heat energy to restore warmth in my frozen fingers, while the sweet green tea beverage smoothed out stressed nerves.
It was evident that Pastel had utilized pre-mixed green tea powder, leading it to share strikingly similar properties with the one from Uncle Tetsu's Matcha Café. Candidly speaking, it was less fragrant and even sweeter than Uncle's, yet I appreciated the beverage much more.
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​It wasn't nearly as milky and also contained the ideal amount of latte foam. Most importantly, neither temperature nor green tea flavour had been compromised.
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​I took my Brownie Crepe to go, so the opportunity to unveil its contents did not arise until I settled onto the train at the end of the day.

Based on previous experiences, I learned to lower my expectations in regards to the amount of filling/toppings included in a standard crepe. Crepe de Licious produces scrumptious sweet and savoury crepes, though the team isn't particularly generous with ingredients. This, unfortunately, also tends to be the case for Mazazu Crepe in Vancouver.
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My takeout package included one Styrofoam box and one Styrofoam drink cup: the box contained the crepe, while two scoops of Cookies 'n' Cream ice cream were enclosed within the cup. Within the chocolate-sauce-covered crepe lay slices of bananas and brownie bites; adjacent was a squirt of whipped cream, which, amazingly enough, had still managed to retain some of its shape despite the lengthy commute.

The Brownie Crepe was seriously sinful. Absolutely chocolatey and thoroughly diverse in flavours and textures, the dessert was delightfully indulgent, epitomizing the very qualities a potentially diabetes-inducing creation should possess.
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Both components were a bit much to finish for one person, thus I ended up sharing it. However, it wouldn't be a bad idea to order two crepes harbouring distinctive flavours for distribution among larger parties; I'm sufficiently convinced that they won't disappoint.

As we've finally arrived at the final segment of this post, it's time for the moment of truth: the unveiling of The Peanuts Movie toys!

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Don't even attempt to deny their cuteness - I know, for a fact, that you enjoy their adorable bobbling and spinning properties just as much as I do!
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