The resulting concentrate was obnoxiously sweet - likely intended for sipping as a post-supper dessert, but surely not for the average weekend afternoon. Not even a copious amount of ice, a greater proportion of cold brew (my own, of course), nor water could salvage the formula. A fellow coffee fiend recommended a shot of espresso, which I mentally slotted away for testing on the next opportunity.
Broken storage bins had led me to the department store's outpost in Oakville, the nicer area of Uptown Core. Customer service had been friendly and reasonable, albeit not particularly efficient. Upon concluding my mission, I retreated back to the parking lot, where an altercation over a stolen bicycle was witnessed. A middle-aged man and sweats-donning teenager tugged away at the red frame, eventually taking the brawl beyond the store entrance and onto the asphalt access path. Walmart security followed closely behind the duo. One of the teenager's two backpacks hit the ground with an audible clang, yet he batted not an eyelash and sped off with the bike.
The early hour ensured a wide assortment of buns for my plucking, in addition to fresh trays of egg tarts emerging during my brief stay. I emerged with a decent-sized haul, all for just $11.30.
Take note: Any paper boxes now incur additional charges. For commuters or careless consumers, one may wish to bring along a reusable container to ensure structural integrity, or risk dented buns and smashed egg tarts.
- Pineapple Bun
- Hot Dog Bun
- Butter Egg Tart
- Flaky Egg Tart
- Pineapple BBQ Pork Bun
- BBQ Pork Bun
- Pineapple Pastry (Fenglisu)
I settled for my headphones in an attempt to concentrate, then later surrendered and opted for perusal of P1HARMONY tickets instead. With friend assistance, we successfully obtained somewhat budget-friendly tickets for their May concert in Toronto.
- A sale at The North Face comprising of mainly men's jackets witb few options for women
- The Face Shop officially disappearing from the second floor, just two weeks after holding their clearout sale
- Signage erected for the former Richtree Market at the south end of the mall, indicating the new name of Queen's Cross Food Hall and its vendors
- A 20% off Friends & Family Optimum event at Shoppers Drug Mart, enabling a replenished inventory of hair treatment products (investment in Lindt Dark Chocolate Bunnies were resisted, however)
- A heartbreaking Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer on Sulley gloves at Miniso
First was none other than a cookie duo of Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin from my fellow baking coworker. Both had apparently been based off of Sally's Baking Addiction in the form of a "blondie-like cookie"; having never seen success from Sally nor been a big fan of blondies, my expectations were immediately lowered.
As with the patties of the previous week, the line moved quickly, and I soon departed with my own box of dunk-able cookies.