The start of summer is finally upon us! Nothing announces the season's arrival more than ample amounts of sunshine, balmy evenings, and outdoor excursions accompanied by refreshing glasses of iced tea. Our surroundings are vibrant and colourful - a striking contrast to the drab winter months. (Now if only the other stars would align in my favour...)
1) Halal Guys
The infamous New York street cart had successfully infiltrated north of the border just prior to my excursion to the States last summer. Nevertheless, I was in no rush and simply incorporated a visit into my Never Again, New York travels. Upon my return, news circulated that Heartland would welcome the second Canadian location of the franchise.
The infamous New York street cart had successfully infiltrated north of the border just prior to my excursion to the States last summer. Nevertheless, I was in no rush and simply incorporated a visit into my Never Again, New York travels. Upon my return, news circulated that Heartland would welcome the second Canadian location of the franchise.
I never made my way out there, but seeing as Foodora had a no delivery charge special, it felt fitting that I finally try our local translation.
The tracking page had estimated a 50- to 60-minute wait time, and the company remained true to their words. My Chicken & Gyro Platter was lukewarm upon receipt, but that didn't bother me too tremendously. It was as satisfying as ever, and possibly featuring a lighter hand in terms of seasoning/spice content, which was fine by me.
The tracking page had estimated a 50- to 60-minute wait time, and the company remained true to their words. My Chicken & Gyro Platter was lukewarm upon receipt, but that didn't bother me too tremendously. It was as satisfying as ever, and possibly featuring a lighter hand in terms of seasoning/spice content, which was fine by me.
2) Sunny skies are a pre-determining aspect of impromptu bike rides. With the sporadic downpours we've been experiencing as of late, the shaded portions of the trails remain muddy and squelchy.
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3) Dangly plushie feet always make for an amusing Miniso trip.
4) Summer is defined by barbecues, picnics, and Grapefruit Radlers. Waterloo Brewing's edition is as robust as its IPA.
4) Summer is defined by barbecues, picnics, and Grapefruit Radlers. Waterloo Brewing's edition is as robust as its IPA.
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5) Tomo Sushi
Takeout in the form of an Unagi Donburi and Regular Chirashi Don totalled fifty dollars even. Steeply priced as it was, the Chirashi was far less spectacular than the dine-in version that prompted the purchase. It also brought me great sadness that, while the marinade and price had me going back for seconds, the eel strips adorning the Unagi bowl were flimsy and rigid, almost to synthetic degree.
Takeout in the form of an Unagi Donburi and Regular Chirashi Don totalled fifty dollars even. Steeply priced as it was, the Chirashi was far less spectacular than the dine-in version that prompted the purchase. It also brought me great sadness that, while the marinade and price had me going back for seconds, the eel strips adorning the Unagi bowl were flimsy and rigid, almost to synthetic degree.
6) Sampling the Brewmaster's Selection 4 Pack brings about a joyous, cooling sensation to heated, humid evenings.
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7) A lunch with a top layer of "cleanliness" and a bottom of garlicy tomato goodness.
8) Looks like the Frosty has a new competitor in town
8) Looks like the Frosty has a new competitor in town
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10) Cruising along the Waterfront Trail to conclude the week.
Needless to say, we weren't the only ones looking to take advantage of the breezy conditions. Hoards of local residents had taken the various parks along the stretch for picnics and barbecues, leading to overcrowded parking lots (and the consequential effect of vehicles being parked along fire routes out of frustration).
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Three weeks remain until the tremendous occurrence known as Keep Spinning in Toronto. Tremors of anticipation have yet to settle in, but I rest assured that they will gradually meander their way into my being shortly.
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