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Review: R&D
Remember when I said in the last article that I haven’t written in a lost time? Well, it’s ok if you don’t, because I had to go back and check. This time, I seriously haven’t posted in eons, but with finishing my first year of university and starting my first real job, I think I’ll give myself some leeway.
Dishes that Remind me of Home
Wow. It feels like I haven’t written an article in the longest time, which is partially true. Ever since I got back from my East-Asian country crawl (only 2 countries lol!), I went to explore the stunning scenery of Banff and pack my bags for university.
Review: Japan
Only a short 2-hour flight from Korea, Japan was the next stop of our trip.
Review: Korea
I know. I know. Much to everyone’s dismay, there hasn’t been a FREATS post in a quite a while. With school over and summer well underway, I haven’t touched a task that’s required brainpower – so much so that I even escaped abroad for 2 weeks.
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What The Crust
Thick. Thin. Deep-Dish. Stuffed? No, I’m not talking about women. I’m talking about pizza! While I’m far from what many would call a pizza connoisseur, I definitely do enjoy a slice from time to time.
Review: Sumaq
Now, Keith Lee came to Toronto around a month ago and rated this shawarma place, Sumaq, very highly. I got it. Let’s try it and rate it 1 through 10.
Review: Amal
No one told me Amal was a Michelin-recommended restaurant, so I must say, when I showed up in joggers and a sweater, I felt a tad bit underdressed. A clean, cozy, and sleek interior, along with the authentic Lebanese food, created an experience that I would describe as nothing less than spectacular.
The Evolution of Street Food
Whether in the bustling alleys of Singapore, the concrete jungle of New York, or the vibrant streets of India, you’ll always see hawker stalls, food carts and street vendors throughout. Street food is a staple of any city and supports the people of the city in various ways.
The Science Behind Fast Food Fries
Why the **** does McDonalds have 19 ingredients in their fries? That was my initial thought when I first learned about it in my very productive, enjoyable Kinesiology class. The idea that French fries could contain more than 2 ingredients appalled me, and I researched it further to find any justification for my love for McDonald’s fries. What I found out was honestly quite interesting.
Review: Wingstop
Wingstop is probably one of the most hyped restaurants on social media in the past few months. So, during the first week back from winter break, my spare group decided to have one extra-long spare and drive downtown to try it. Was it good? Yes. Is it overhyped? Also, yes.
A Guide to the Michelin Guide
No, this article isn’t about that big, white, bubbly, and lowkey creepy Michelin man (sorry, not sorry). Instead, it’s about something else with an odd relationship to this French tire company. The Michelin stars.
A Love Letter to Chipotle
I love Chipotle. I mean that from the very bottom of my heart. This love, however, isn’t superficial; it truly stems from the bottom of my heart. Through difficult times, I eat Chipotle. Through joyful times, I eat Chipotle. Through confusing times, I eat Chipotle. I sincerely love eating Chipotle
100 Ways to Cook an Egg
In the early days of the toque, people said that the number of pleats represented the number of techniques a chef had achieved. Often, there were 100 pleats, which indicates the more than a hundred ways of cooking an egg.
Review: Raku
With a stark contrast to its simple and unassuming exterior, Raku serves dishes that explode and burst with flavour. This duality, along with the modern and minimalistic interior, created a satisfying and mellow experience.
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WTF is MSG?
Ok, I know this article isn’t about bubble tea, but you definitely won’t regret reading it. You might have heard of MSG before, tossed around in sentences like “just put some MSG in and it’ll taste better” and “MSG is a god's gift,” but there’s a likely chance you don’t really know what it is. Not to worry, because I didn’t really know what it was either until I chose to write this article on it.
Review: Pho Anh Vu
Now, I really wanted my first actual article to be about dumplings, but I had a delectable meal over the weekend and thought that it would only be fitting to share and review it.
Pilot
Do you know how all the Netflix shows you watch usually have their first episode titled “Pilot”? I thought it was pretty cool until I realized it acted as an episode to evaluate the show’s potential for success. Now, I wonder about all the pilot episodes I’ve never seen.