S A M S H I M I

Saturday, 13 July 2013

Magnum Ice Cream Bar; Pop Up Store :: Afternoon Date Dessert

Bottom Magnum Ice Cream Bar ($6 Flat; Unlimited Toppings)

base :: vanilla ice cream

coating :: dark chocolate

toppings :: chopped hazelnuts, macadenia nuts, popping candy, maple fudge, dried strawberries

drizzle :: white chocolate

PS: Tell the cashier "Golden Touch" for a free gold nail polish! I didn't know about it when I went so I missed out! :(

Magnum Ice Cream Bar

11 Bloor Street West

Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A3

Jakes on Main Pub & Grille :: Pre-Surprise Date Day Lunch

Caesar Salad ($9.99 - Entree Size)

bacon bits, croutons, parmesan cheese and romaine tossed in a creamy garlic dressing

Fish Taco ($9.99)

two soft tacos filled with golden fried fish, lettuce, onions, cheese & tomatoes with a chipotle mayo sauce

{ Delicious - and this is coming from someone who absolutely loves fish tacos! It's almost like fish and chips inside a taco! The chipotle mayo compliments the taco wonderfully. Definitely would recommend! However, next time I would order a side of salad opposed to fries as the tacos are quite large and filling - a salad would help lighten the meal. }

Jakes on Main : Pub & Grille

202 Main Street

Unionville, Ontario

website :: menu

Friday, 12 July 2013

Blue Donkey Food Truck :: Mariana's Trench Concert Snack

Chicago Style Beef Gyro (Left; Wrapped) & Greek Poutine
chicago style beef gyro :: chicago style beef wrapped in a pita with tomato, onion, tzatziki, & french fries
greek poutine :: traditional poutine with added feta cheese in harmony with traditional cheese curds

Blue Donkey Menu

{ This was my first time trying a "Greek" poutine and I would definitely have it again! I absolutely love poutines and the added feta gave an extra cheesy element! Surprisingly, the feta went quite well with all the gravy and complimented the fries' sweet fried potato taste with the sourness of the feta. This Greek Poutine is quite filling so I didn't get a chance properly try (& photograph) the Chicago Style Beef Gyro, though I have tried it approximately a year ago when I was still a student at the University of Toronto. From what I had this time and what I recall (though I don't believe it was Chicago style last time) it was a delicious gyro with the surprising element of french fries inside! For readers who aren't familiar, the difference between a regular beef gyro and Chicago style is that opposed to the vertical turning roast that gyros are normally prepared on, Chicago style is prepared on a traditional horizontal grill. If you are looking for a bite to eat and this food truck is in your area, I would definitely give it a try! }

Blue Donkey Truck
website :: menu

Sunday, 7 July 2013

Smith :: "Summerlicious" with Memie & Tiffany

Side Dishes

Coleslaw, Potato Salad with Veggies, Green with Sherry Vinaigrette (L-R CW)

BBQ Pork Back Ribs

Half Rack ($14 each - 3 pictured)

{ The reason why Summerlicious is in quotes in the title is because my friends and I booked reservations to have Summerlicious at Smith. We even asked if the Summerlicious menu was going to be served on the day we booked reservations. Needless to say, when we arrived at the restaurant our reservation was not recorded in the book nor was the Summerlicious menu being served during the Summerlicious period. Instead they had a "special" Sunday grill menu. The service at Smith is extremely aloof and I was not impressed. Waiter did not genuinely care about service and when asked for recommendations he just said "Uhh... I don't know. Something on the menu! Just pick something." Food took approximately 1 hour to arrive despite us being one of 3 tables and the portions were not enough for dinner. The food was not outstanding - in fact it was quite average (though I did enjoy the potato salad - but it too was average). Now that I have been Smith once, I don't think I would ever return here or recommend this restaurant to friends. The one upside was the decor was beautiful and the prices weren't outrageous for me to be upset about food or service. }

Smith

553 Church Street

Toronto, ON M4Y 2E2

website