Tag: Markham
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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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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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