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Out & About #541 | Weekend Happenings Feat. The Food District

4/7/2019

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With a pivotal evaluation behind me, I was discharged from hibernation and promptly set out to indulge in the social tidbits of life I had been exempted from for the duration of my study time.
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​My five-week pass at Hub has now expired, however this hasn't held me back from acquiring the full climbing set while en route to Hamilton.

Unlike the North York location, the representative provided unobtrusive, constructive advice, while taking my beginner budget into full consideration. I pranced out -  positively chipper - with a pair of lace-up Skyhawks, a harness with turquoise accents, and a chalk bag/ball duo in the closest shade to purple (the bag, not the chalk).
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​Finding myself back on campus grounds for the first time since convocation, I couldn't help but scour the hallways in search of my own composite, as well as that of fellow alumni.
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The Food District has officially opened its doors just beneath The Rec Room, and its features are quite similar to that of Assembly Chef's Hall. That said, it should be noted that seating is extremely minimal and the corridor capacity can quickly become stifling during weekend peak times.
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Home to a variety of retail and restaurant pop-ups, the weekend lineup also included several rotary vendors with limited supply products. Amongst these was Drummond Farms, who provided samples of delectable apple cider to inquisitive roamers of the market. At only three dollars for a 1L jug, the entire party was quick to take interest in purchasing. We opted to hold off until we were about to depart, only to discover that the stall had sold out before its closing time. (We'll be back!)
I took to a lunch of P.E.I. oysters and a Boston Blue Po'Boy at Pier 87. Part fish market and part food vendor, customers had the option of taking fresh cuts to go or "dining in" at the handful of stools surrounding the oyster-shucking area.
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The oysters, priced at $2.47 each, were plump, delicious, and free of fishy odours. Although they fell short of the ones obtained fresh at the source, they were fantastic nonetheless! The Po'Boy, on the other hand, was ridiculously tiny; despite boasting tender, flaky pollock encased in a light, fluffy batter, the portion size simply could not be justified.
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​Two rounds of DDR at The Rec Room later, we were off in search of sustenance near Hurontario and Dundas.
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Myungdong Kalguksu was my suggestion, as I had been itching to try their bossam set since chancing across several images on social media.
​A luscious order of steamed dumplings was also requested.
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< Pictured above and below: MD Bossam Set Meal (보쌈 정식), MD Dumpling (명동 왕만두), MD Bulgogi Set Meal (불고기 정식) >

Each meal was substantial, including both a side of steamed white rice and a steaming bowl of kalguksu. The Bossam Set Meal was ideal for satisfying meaty cravings without having to forego vegetable intake.
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Also confirmed during this visit was the restaurant's lack of a liquor license. Hence, makgeolli was not to be found on their menu.
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​​The evening concluded with yet another Snowies run.
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​​Note that Flowering Jasmine should not assume a spot on your late-night beverage list, unless caffeine affects you minimally.
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​​Matcha/Injeolmi probably wasn't the best combination to ask for either. It is likely that Oreo pairings will prove preferable in comparison.
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