Norma V

Wedding parties and photographers are what I remember most about Edwards Gardens. It’s been a really long time here and I love the upgrades and upkeep and care this place has gotten! So many places to take amazing photos and walk around. This place is an oasis in the city and connected to the downtown bike paths.
Stay for an 1hr or 2hr if you’re walking. Longer if you’re biking since you can catch a lot got the bike trails. Make sure you check in advance if there’s some concert series to enjoy too.
Bring a picnic basket and a blanket and just enjoy the grounds. If you liked the Niagara’s Botanical Gardens, come see here too (albeit smaller).

Check this place out! The best pho in the Downsview area and I’ve tried most of them! Don’t go up Keele and try the other one. This is where it’s at.

The broth is flavourful, great portions for rice dishes and you get seated quickly, promptly served and once you’re done. You pay and head out.

You know it’s a good spot when it’s not only Asians that come to the restaurant.. all ethnicities come here to eat!

I’ll come here when I’m in the neighbourhood!

Parking at the back is easier and plenty to find.

One of favourite places to get congee and other Asian food. If you know how to order or what to order, how they cook and season it is superb. It’s not too salty or not too sweet. I love coming back here. If you aren’t familiar with what to order, look at the other tables and see for yourself. I enjoy using my phone to order the phone. Ensures I get exactly what I ordered and I know the price at the end to pay. Service is quick. Doesn’t disappoint.

Don’t forget to stop over at Koreatown if you’re heading into NYC. This place doesn’t disappoint. The marinated meat platter is everything you’re looking for. Tender, delicious and mouth watering. Love that the waiters are courteous, attentive and cook the bbq for you perfectly. We got seated and served quickly. The egg omelette that is cooked over a separate burner is absolutely delicious! The side dishes are fresh tasting as are the sauces. I will come back to this place anytime I visit!

If I’m ever in the Bathurst area, this is the restaurant I head to for some crispy chicken or their famous lechon kawali (both pictured). Friendly and quick service. Great portions, seasoned well (I’ve never felt the food salty). The food arrived hot and delicious. If you come once, you’ll want to come back again. Possibly THE best Filipino restaurant in Toronto and I’ve tried almost all of them!