Author: Jen’s One Fine Day
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CHO KWOK LAT Review: When Weekend Morning Crowds Meet One-Person Operations
Located at 31 Main Street North in Markham, Cho Kwok Lat is the kind of bakery that draws weekend morning crowds faster than you’d expect. I showed up when it was opening on a beautiful summer weekend morning, and honestly, I wasn’t prepared for what I was about to witness – both the good and…
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J-Town Markham: Your Complete Guide to Toronto’s Japanese Shopping District
Discovering the GTA’s Hidden Japanese Community While the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) have lively Chinese communities such as going to Pacific Mall to Chinatown and two distinct Korean-towns (Yonge and Finch/Sheppard area, plus Bloor Street between Christie and Bathurst), finding Japanese communities has been more challenging. Compared to Vancouver’s thriving Japanese districts, Toronto’s Japanese culture…
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HOJA MI-SUA Review: When Taiwanese Comfort Food Meets QR Code Reality
Location: 3235 Hwy 7 #27, Markham, ON L3R 3P9 (Woodbine & Highway 7, First Markham Place) Hidden in First Markham Place, where Hoja Mi-Sua opened at the beginning of 2025, the rumour was out. A new Taiwanese place in Markham? During the post-New Year slowdown when everyone’s craving something new and exciting? The rumour was…
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A LOT COFFEE Review: Markham’s Hidden Morning Gem That Actually Gets It Right
Tucked away at 28 South Unionville Ave in Langham Square, A Lot Coffee is the kind of place you could easily walk past without noticing – and that might actually be exactly what makes it special. I discovered this tiny café during a morning visit, and honestly, it’s become one of those spots that makes…
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What November Feels Like in Toronto, Ontario?
The In-Between Month Do you know that feeling when you’re in the middle of two things? That’s GTA (Greater Toronto Area) in November in a nutshell for you all. It’s really just quite strange of a month when you stop and think about it. The leaves of autumn colour that had made October so breathtaking…
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Tim Hortons: Your Essential Guide to Canada’s Coffee Institution
If you’re new to Canada, planning a visit, or simply curious about this country, there’s one establishment you absolutely cannot avoid which is Tim Hortons. Whether you’re walking through a mall to driving down any major street, or stopping at a gas station, you’ll eventually encounter the familiar red logo. It’s everywhere as grocery stores…
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Flying to Japan: My Honest Experience from Toronto via Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific
Have you ever wondered what will the experiences you’ll actually get on a long distance flight? I definitely have experience in person and watched flight videos. Whenever I watch flight videos, I usually wanted too see checking in process to seat space, and to what menu options are usually available. In today’s globalized world, many…
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PATISSERIE FLEUR Review: When You Want to Feel Fancy (And Pay For It)
Located at 180 Enterprise Blvd in Markham, Patisserie Fleur is the kind of place where you will find yourself questioning whether you are adequately dressed upon entering. I tested it on a summer weekday afternoon, brought in my laptop-like tablet setup and ready to see if this gorgeous-looking café could actually follow through on its…
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Is Angus Glen Community Centre in Markham Worth a Visit? Here’s My Honest Take
After many years of driving past Angus Glen Community Centre, I finally decided to properly explore what this Markham fixture actually offers. Located at 3990 Major Mackenzie Dr E, right at the intersection of Warden and Major Mackenzie, this isn’t just another community centre, it’s basically a one-stop location for everything from swimming to library…
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MATCHA MATCHA Review: A Tale of Two Visits in the Summer
When Matcha Matcha opened their second location in Markham this March 2025, I was thrilled. Finally, no more downtown trips just to satisfy my matcha cravings. To get a complete picture of this new spot, I waited for a while to cool down and decided to visit twice during summer in July 2025 – once…
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