This is a new holiday market in Niagara Falls. Very easy street parking…read more It's in two venues across from each other on third street. Some 40 vendors, I think all local to NF. You'll find quite a few T-shirt stalls - quite varied options. Two booths of creative wreaths - they will last for years. Very large, creative and colorful. Reversible bow ties that win in creativity. They were awesome. I don't know anyone that wears bow ties or I would have certainly picked on up. Great idea. A few places selling mugs, from handmade buffalo themed to knitted mug holders. I recently found macrame pot hangers we made years ago, and I saw them here again. I guess they are back in style. One venue had live music, not too loud, which was really nice. A few places selling various bath bulbs, body scrubs, etc. Many scarf options, I picked one up as a gift. One of the most interesting stalls was called Brick Chick - she makes things for your garden. Very interesting. One site was more cramped than the other, making it a little tight. Great first year event for NF. 105/R-a-D Challenge

I reviewed the list of vendors the day before and I'm so glad I did…read more The event itself was a little overwhelming. So much to look at, so many people... I bought a couple bags of coffee from True Bean. Their coffee is absolutely delicious! It's whole bean coffee, maybe a little less convenient then pre-ground, but its WORTH EVERY PENNY! They were also offering pour over samples of their Ethiopian coffee. Its sooooo good! A dear friend of a friend, Billy Butski had a display of his photography. I had to buy a calendar. 12 beautiful images of the Falls, its gorgeous! The Sample Seed Shop was there with seeds. I bought several types of pepper seeds, and some kale seeds. Remy Rotella is very knowledgeable about the seeds she sells. I also got some catnip seeds that my kitties will surely enjoy, and some Thai Basil seeds that I'm really looking forward to growing. I love making Pad Thai but it's so difficult to find Thai Basil in local stores. I sampled some black garlic hummus from 3 Sisters Garlic that was rich, creamy and not overly garlicky but very tasty. I opted to purchase a black garlic butter. I think it'll taste great over steamed veggies. And lastly I bought a beautiful amethyst heart from Spiritual Landing. All together about $80 spent, including a donation to disabled veterans.

After 25+ years in the market, I'm leaving because of stores like this. They blast loud music all…read moreafternoon so I can't work, and tell me 'hey, this is Kensington Market'. Ask them to walk around the market and listen for the other stores blasting music and they say 'you're confrontational, you're rude'. Just please don't shop at places like this - capitalists posing as something cool and different, they're the same old selfish greedy capitalists exploiting everything they can.

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If I could give 0 stars I would…read more We (along with 2 other couples) purchased an experience with #dinnerwithaview at Piedmont Park. Let me start with pros: it was a neat experience, our server was very friendly, we were with great company and overall had fun together. (We will have fun no matter what!). The concept was a great idea. The only good food was the chocolate mousse dessert! Now the cons: it was WAY overpriced for the experience. People say "you pay for the experience" bull crap! Not only do you purchase tickets in advance for food and reservation, when you go that price does not include drinks or the service charge. Additionally for the price we paid, the food was down right gross. 1. It took us 45 minutes to get a drink. 2. We were over an hour and half in before we got food 2. The rolls they served I'm pretty sure were Hawaiian Rolls with a side of garlic butter 3. The soup, I don't know what the hell was in it but by the time we got it, it was cold and I couldn't even, it it GROSS. 4. You get a choice of beef chicken and we got one of each. The chicken was so salty and insanely dry I could not eat it. The beef was supposed to be short rib, it was pot roast. 5. You had to take a golf cart to get to the restrooms. In the end they bring you a final check we knew would be a service fee and drink charges. I about hit the floor. For what they charged for drinks I could nicely stock a small bar. Beware of "death by fees". We were charged a fee to rent the dome, a service fee, a credit card fee, a processing fee when we prepaid for the dinner AND and another service fee on the final check which by the way was over the entire bill including the prepaid portion. (In which we already paid a fee) In the end the price for 6 people cost more than an all day trip to Epcot at Disney and would have got better food and drinks there. Anywho for anyone thinking of trying this out I highly recommend you don't. SAVE your money and take your friends or significant other somewhere else !!

A great concept, beautifully executed, great staff and service however for the price we paid (my…read moregroup didn't have to pay for the dome) the dinner was lackluster, it didn't help that the food came out lukewarm to cold, and our red wine was not only cold but all in our group agreed that it was not a good wine, and while we aren't wine snobs, we are able to recognize good wine from bad. We did order the cheapest bottle, but not an excuse by any means. Prior to the dinner, I tried out their pre-mixed negroni cocktail, and while it was a decent negroni, again the cost associated with it was too over blown. I can have a (better) cocktail at some of Toronto's nicest restaurants for cheaper! I think the event gets caught up in grabbing headlines, with a celebrity chef, none of that matters if the food is below par. I got the fish and it came with tiny bones a plenty too. As I've mentioned above, full marks for the idea, beautiful deco, great service but lacking in the food and drinks department. We did attend on their first week when temperatures were still cold, so warmer temps might have made this experience better with our food and wine not being so cool on arrival.

Unfortunately I did not have the pleasure to walk into the bakery however these were brought back…read moreto me and I live in California. As soon as they opened somebody pick them up and went straight to the airport. I have never tasted anything like these before. They have just the right amount of saltiness from the sea salt on top so buttery and flaky. These held up so perfectly well on the flight. I'm so glad I was able to try some Please do yourself a favor and stop and get some

So I went back for the bbq pork bun. They are usually sold out. It's 6.50 for 1. So not cheap. They…read moreare big but I had high expectations for that price point Filling is generous. Bun is soft but not as soft as I thought it would be actually so 1 star away for this. But the filling was good quality not fatty and good pieces of pork. Filling isn't too sweet either. Would I buy it again? Likely not. But they do Make good cookies and decent butter tarts So worth checking out

Checked out the pop up store. Thought there was something special about this grocery since it…read morelabels "grocery store of the future". It was simply an education on the extinction of honeybees.

I mainly visited because of Dayday Film. Skact Market (overall) feels bigger than it really looks…read more It's a pretty cool concept/space for stores if you don't want to start off in a larger space. There is a lot of outdoor seating, outdoor space, food spots and shops. Most of the individual shops and food have pretty tight spaces because of the shipping containers. Some of the shops seems like they are vintage, jewerly and fashion shops. Food spots seem like they are coffee, dessert, street food or something that could potentially work as a food truck or somewhere small like this.

I went last Friday to the Stackt market for the World Cup watch party for the Canada vs Bosnia…read more The market has a wide array of stores that offer some unique stuff to buy They also have some good little spots to eat at I went previously to Las Muns for their empanadas which were really good But I was there for the watch party that was set up by Adidas Amazing set up that they had Large screen to watch the game Nice little eatery inside that offered a burger, a hot dog, a chicken sandwich and a couple of veggie options There was also a few bars both indoor and outdoor The burger wasn't bad Drinks were definitely pricy for the event $14 for a beer or cider Service was quick for the drinks Food was a bit lengthier though so expect a wait Fun fun experience and I would definitely recommend this spot for a watch party during World Cup 2026

This is a new pop-up in Queen's Cross Food Hall. It is in the shape of a trailer, selling so many…read morevarieties of bonbons. This location sells 28 flavours of bonbons. The bonbons are very colourful and are decorated artfully, and above all, tasty. There were so many flavours, making it hard to choose. They make thousands of bonbons everyday in a 3600 sq ft kitchen. There is a single lady operating the trailer. The customer service is good. The bonbons are really good! In 2018, founder Kata, showed off her bonbons at a "One of a Kind" show with a table. They became the hit of the show! She sold bonbons in her spare time. She then founded a small store called Lion Coffee. Then she opened up a store, Chocolate de Kat, on St. Clair Ave W. Now in Dec 2024, she uses a little trailer to sell her bonbons at the Queen's Cross Food Hall. This is a pop-up that opened early Dec 2024. There is free WiFi from the mall. The store is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms in the mall. There is a paid parking lot in the mall. Review 2024-266

I got my boyfriend a box of 9 from here! The chocolates were so pretty and he said they were super…read moreyummy. I also really liked the packaging.

Marry Me Mochi is everywhere in Toronto and the surrounding area! There is now a popup in Dragon…read moreCity Mall (Toronto downtown core)! It is a food stall with two large fridges beside it to keep daily stock fresh. They sell the same 12 varieties of mochi donuts as at all their other locations In addition, they sell the viral Dubai Chocolates. The mochi donuts taste really good and are light in density. The customer service was good. There are no seats. They opened early Dec 2024. They plan to go until the end of Dec 2024. There is free WiFi from the mall. The food stall is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms upstairs, but they are not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2024-269

The food was really good! Especially the pork belly, which was amazing…read more The karaoke going on while we were eating was super cute as well, what a memorable eating experience Only 4 stars because of the price, which was not cheap, not their fault though

(Dined 09/11/2025 TH @ 6:00pm): I "recognized" this Filipino restaurant and nothing was going to…read morestand in my way to try them! I was in town for the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and as I explored the cuisine landscape, I asked around for a Filipino place to eat, and Makilala was hands down the spot everyone said to go. Named for a municipality in the Philippines and the Tagalog word for "recognize" or "to get to know", Makilala opened in July 2025 by renowned Chef Nuit Regular and her husband Jeff Regular (the duo behind Michelin-starred Thai cuisine Pai in Toronto), and his brother Joel Regular, this team shifted its food focus to Jeff and Joel's Filipino heritage, drawing on 20 years of Chef Nuit learning traditional family recipes from her mother-in-law. A sort of love letter to Filipino culture and food but with a touch of finesse and style to traditional comfort dishes. PURCHASE(S) Makilola Lager Beer 20floz Draft ($7.00CAD): Rich amber color, bready malty aroma, light body, malty sweet flavor, crisp finish, and malty aftertaste. Their own beer creation was simple and went down easily. 5pc Lumpia Shanghai ($15.00CAD): Wheat wrapper, ground pork, jicama, pickle relish, soy sauce w/sweet spicy dipping sauce, I've never seen lumpia this long before, but once I started eating, it was like the pork version I knew and loved. 12pc Lechon Kawal ($25.00CAD): Crispy fried pork belly includes coconut vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onion w/pork liver sauce, each plump cube with its crunchy thick skin was nicely proportioned of meat and fat. I squealed with joy as I ate this dish! Garlic Fried Rice ($4.00CAD): I loved garlic fried rice and would sometimes make it at home, but rarely did I ever buy it at a Filipino restaurant because it was usually pricey. Be that as it may, this was very garlicky (yes!) as I sparingly ate it due to the small portion size. Palamig Ube Slush 12floz Drink ($8.00CAD): I treated this as a dessert as the ube flavor was awesome but felt a dollop of whipped cream would've really topped this off nicely. SERVICE I was cheerily greeted by a young woman at the front when I entered. As I made my way towards a stool at the bar, I was then happily greeted by a young man behind the bar who gave me a menu and proceeded to quickly take my order. My beer arrived immediately while everything else showed up minutes later - fast service! My empties were cleared away, and before I paid and left, my dessert ube drink was ready for the walk home - salamat! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I was constantly in the area all day throughout the entire 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, so I simply walked. Otherwise, there were spots along the many main and surrounding streets, some nearby structures, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE An enormous space that opened with a small front market that showcased Filipino artists and vendors, inside there was a bar styled like a sari-sari shop, a private dining room built for kamayan-style feasts, a full-size painted basketball court on the floor of the main dining room with long communal tables, and daily karaoke on a large stage. As you would imagine, there was plenty of Filipino paraphernalia throughout - Pinoy pride! Very good natural lighting came through the front door and many windows while electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were a couple of TVs throughout while people were doing karaoke in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I beamed with Pinoy pride at Makilala and would love to return! It felt like a party when I arrived. One concern I had was the limited tight menu, so hopefully it changed from time to time for freshness. I loved the food while the beer was fine, the prices seemed a bit high, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Plus, I always preferred to support small mom & pop businesses although the family behind this restaurant already had others around town. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $67.00CAD BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS