Yang`s Izakaya & Japenese Cuisine

Location: 8432 Leslie Street Unit 110, Markham 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/YangsIzakayaJapaneseCuisine
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What I loved:
1. Sashimi is amazing and definitely value for your buck! VERY VERY FRESH
2. Sweet Shrimp needs to be showcased - size of shrimp great and is much better than Guu sweet shrimp sashimi hands down.
3.Waygu Beef - this not for faint heart nor for the health freaks - if you enjoy foie grois you would definitely enjoy the way this dish melts in your mouth. 
4. Service was amazing, food came at a good pace and you were always eating ! A particular favourite thing of mine...is they almost watch you eat...and bring out the food FRESHLY made (cut or cooked) as you finish your previous dish. It is something I notice because if you've eaten with me ...I do tend to order too much so we always seem to have very little table space regardless of the party size =)

Interesting Bit:
1. NOT associated with Yang`s Buffet (yes I asked them the first time I went there)
2. The whole fish sashimi dishes are served in two steps (1) Sashimi the whole fish (2) head to tail is then taken and cooked in three options; grilled, deep fried, or cooked in broth with udon. 

 Seared Scallops with Foie Grois ($9.99)

 Sake Clams

 Baked Oysters

 Beef Carpaccio ($8.80)

 Sashimi: Sweet Shrimp ($9.50)

Sweet Shrimp Heads Deep Fried (second part of Sashimi order)

 

 Sahshimi Tobiou (Flying Fish) ($40.00)

5 Kind Sashimi ($19.80)

 Grilled Black Cod ($13.00)

 Waygu Beef ($100.00)

Goldie's Conch House

Location:Arawak Cay, Nassau, New Providence Island
Website: Note Restaurant does not have an official website the following is for reference only
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g147416-d1595994-Reviews-Goldie_s_Conch_House_Nassau_Bahamas-Nassau_New_Providence_Island_Bahamas.html
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What I loved:
1. Conch entree is amazing
2. Jerk Pork was piping hot!!
3. Best Cole slaw....ever

Interesting Bit:
1. A local favourite!! Mine too!

 Jerk Pork with Mac&Cheese, Cole slaw, rice and peas

 

 Conch with rice

 

Wholesale Drinks.....

Wildfire steakhouse & Wine Bar

Location:3438 Yonge St, Toronto
Website: http://www.wildfiresteakhouse.com/
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What I loved:
1. Rack of Lamb = perfection! I have yet to find another place that is even remotely worth comparing to Wildfire's lamb entree. The $50.00 price tag is definitely worth it!
2. Beef Carpaccio and grilled calamari are instant favourites of guest I have!
3. Wine selection - you can always count on the in house sommelier for "the great vine advise"!


Interesting Bit:
1. Part of Winterlicious and Summerlicious in Toronto
2. Lobsterfest $45.00 for a 3 course meal

 Grilled Calamari ($14.95)

 

 Rosemary Seared Beef Carpaccio ($15.95)

 Provimi Veal Chops ($48.95)

 New Zealand Lamb Rack ($49.95)

La Maquette Restaurant

Location:111 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1G6
Website: http://www.lamaquette.com/
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What I loved:
1. Foie Gras dish was a new twist for me and it was delicious!
2. Smoked Salmon & Lobster Salad - was such an interesting dish and presentation, so simple yet so good, an easy dish I will definitely replicate for my dinner parties

What could be better:
1.  Deconstructive Tiramisu - sounded better than it tasted, the crumble was a little disappointing I thought they would have had soaked lady fingers or possibly soaked sponge cake.
2. Latte Tartuffo - was good but way too pricey for what you get for ...it may very well beat my expensive marble slab creations and half the portion too!

Interesting Bit:

1. Part of Winterlicious Toronto
2. Voted "Most Romantic Spot" by Dine Toronto and "Voted Best Ambiance" by Where Toronto Magazine

 La Maquette French Kiss ($12.00)

 Smoked Salmon & Lobster Salad ($24.00)

 Foie Gras ($26.00)

 8oz Striploin ($34.00)

 Rack of Lamb ($40.00)

 Latte Tartuffo ($12.00)

Deconstructive Tiramisu ($12.00)

Blacksmith Bistro

Location:166 Main Street Unionville, Ontario L3R 2G9
Website: http://www.blacksmithsbistro.com/
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What I loved:
1. Sea bass was done well very nicely!
2. love the decor and open kitchen concept.


Interesting Bit:

1. Located in the heart of Historic Mainstreet Unionville, one of my favourite streets in GTA!
2. With a rich history stemming back to 1840, Blacksmiths Bistro originally produced wooden carriages and later became the village blacksmith shop. Although the Bistro has come a long way, much has been done to maintain its history and unique country charm. (taken from website)

 Beef Carpaccio ($14.00)

 Oysters ($3.00/oyster)

 Daily Risotto ($22.00)

 Daily Catch: Sea bass on a bed of arugula salad ($26.00)