Bubblegum Finds: Bocca on Baldwin

Bocca on Baldwin

When: Monday - Wednesday 11:30 am - 10 pm

               Thursday - Saturday 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

               Sunday 11 am - 10 pm

Where: 26 Baldwin Street, Toronto

Why: Small restaurant but honestly real authentic. I am loving the food and the great wait staff. It is also in the heart of baldwin village!

Bubblegum Finds: El Catrin

El Catrin

When: Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 4 pm; 5 pm -11 pm

               Friday: 11:30 am - 4 pm; 5 pm - 1 am

               Saturday: 10:30 - 3 pm; 4 pm - 1 am

               Sunday: 10:30  3 pm; 4 - 11 pm

Where: Distillery District, 55 Mill Street Toronto

Why: If you've ever lived in Toronto, you've heard of El Catrin. Amazing drinks, amazing food, the most amazing atmosphere.

Bubblegum Finds: ByMark

Bymark

When: 

LUNCH MON-FRI: 11:30AM-3PM 
DINNER MON-SAT: Service from 5PM
Bar Menu available 3pm onwards

Where: 66 Wellington Street West

Why: The most expensive and beautiful burger I've ever tasted. Worth every freaking penny. Great patio and gorgeous bar. Even when I walked in the rain, still worth the trek.

Bubblegum's Finds: Haiku

Haiku

When: Daily, 11.30-2pm 5.30-10pm

Where: Various Locations. This store in particular is located in IFC Shanghai. B1/F, 8 Shiji Da Dao, near Lujiazui Huan Lu 世纪大道8号, 国金中心IFC商场B1楼, 近陆家嘴环路

Why: Cause who doesn't love sushi? And who doesn't love NEW styles of sushi?! It is taking an old classic and making a twist. All the rolls have cute names and are pretty delicious! They even have an "Amy Roll" and I've tried it and Amy is delish ;)

Bubblegum Finds: The Burgernator

The Burgernator

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Hours of Operation:

Mon - Wed, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Thurs - Sat, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Sun, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Where: 269 Augusta Avenue 

Kensington Market, Toronto On

Why: First, its halal and thats quite important to some

Second, its ridiculously fresh and everything is just amazing

Third, the sauce. its just unbelievably delicious

Ive been twice already 

and both times I have been amazed.

I had the atomic burger and they had a herb crusted deep fried cheese block

i know that sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen

but honestly its just

HEAVEN.

And the fries

oh the fries

are just delicious

there are no other words I can describe

Yes i know i didn't take photos of the food but honestly

i looked like a pig eating

so i just thought its better not to show you

and save a little bit of mystery

plus the decoration

is so cute

everything is painted on

and just hipster/cute/and makes you wanna go back!

Mini Review:

Food: 5/5

Service: 3/5

Price: 4/5

Atmosphere: 4/5

Overall: 16/20

I love this place

It's just wonderful.

I definitely recommend it. Especially restaurants in kensington. 

They are all mini pearls hidden in the city.

Bubblegum's Finds: Favola

Favola in Le Meridien Shanghai

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Hours of Operation: 

11:30 am - 2:30 pm & 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: 789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai, China

 Why: it's a hotel restaurant, Italian, delicious, mini buffet and a great chef

(fancy glasses)

(the view from 8th floor)

(some great bread, dip in olive oil and vinegar)

(i got curly hair without curling! whaaaat?)

(pretty delicious pizza)

(steak with eggs and delicious mushroom sauce)

(vegetarian lasagna)

(grilled tuna with eggplant)

(even the take out box was gorgeous)

Honestly, pretty damn good food.
Unfortunately, you fill up on the all you can eat buffet appetizers...
The entrees aren't my favourite. 
I think I am just use to the Americanized Italian food.
So real Italian food ain't attractive to me...
but I definitely think the atmosphere makes up for everything.
and in Shanghai, they really do have pretty great service.
Super nice, super kind.
loving this life.

Mini Review:

Food: 3/5

Service: 5/5

Price: 3/5

Atmosphere: 4/5

Overall: 15/20