Hemingways (Grand Cayman)

Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 by


Patio dining has its ups and downs – a lovely opportunity to bask in beautiful weather, but when it’s hot and you’re craving a chance to chill, the blazing sun is not necessarily the best for dining. Hence, I rather enjoyed Hemingways plantation feeling dining room: it’s bright and the opened doors lead onto their patio. Yet, if you sit near the windows, there’s the feeling of dining outside while still enjoy a cooling breeze.

Of course, a cocktail always helps cool me down… the Trade Winds (CI$8.50) is even named with temperature reducing qualities! It’s rather sweet for a drink that doesn’t list any sugary ingredients; the hidden simple syrup a bit too much with the gin, elderflower liqueur, basil and lemon juice. Once I gave the ice time to melt and dilute the drink, it was better.  

Hemingway’s lobster and mango salad (CI$14) sounds enticing – who wouldn’t want plump pieces of seafood and sweet mango from the tropics? Yet, while the cold lobster did arrive in good sized pieces, the fruit was too small and pulverized so that the mixture resembled mush.


Additionally, the sheer amount of mango juice made the salad too sweet, so the salad had a dessert-like quality. The dish certainly needed larger pieces of the fruit and other ingredients to give it texture and help the dish stay savoury – the finely diced red onions were a step in the right direction.

Given I’ve tried a limited menu, it’d be unfair to say the food at Hemingways was poorly executed. After all, their Caribbean steamed red snapper and fish & chips sounds delicious. Perhaps just stay away from the lobster and mango salad, unless you’re in the mood for dessert.

Overall mark - 6 out of 10


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 Location: 7 Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
 Address: Inside the Grand Cayman Beach Suites

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  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!

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The Octagon (Thornhill)

Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2016 by


Residents of Thornhill will be familiar with the octagonal building gracing the corner of Yonge and Clark. First starting as the Copper Kettle, the restaurant was renamed to The Octagon in 1974 and converted to a high-end steakhouse. I love their Victorian dining room draped in rich wood and jewel tones – something about the historical décor makes me feel like I’m in a steakhouse. If you want privacy, ask for a table situated in their small private enclaves that can seat six.

Although their Caesar salad ($17.95/person with minimum 2-person order) looked overly dressed, it tasted surprisingly light having a thinner consistency and enough citrus incorporated into the freshly made dressing. It’s a decadent treat, but hand whipped Caesar salad made table side is a staple for me when visiting steak houses.


The escargots ($14.95) were traditionally prepared, arriving hot in the individually held clay baking dish and swimming in brandy laced garlic butter.


Of course, each table also gets a brimming pickle and olive tray (thankfully, their pickles weren’t overly mushy and I loved the heat of the chili… especially after the meal to act as a palette cleanser) and basket of garlic bread.  


Unlike other fine dining steakhouses, the Octagon offers “lighter” mains where the proteins are a normal serving and arrives with vegetables (no starches). The 6oz. New York strip steak ($32.95) would have been a tad tiny on its own, but augmenting it with a piece of my husband’s massive bone-in rib steak ($65.95) was perfect – enough for me and not leaving him with meat sweats.


Prepared using a charcoal broiled method, the steaks have lovely grill marks and a light smoky aroma. The meat is juicy and oozes with metallic beef flavour … you know you’re in a place that specializes in steak.     


Unlike some of the newer high-end competitors, the Octagon’s regular-sized mains also come with sides – large meaty mushrooms and a choice of starch (baked potato, garlic mashed potatoes, fries or rice). It’s a tad more “economical”, saving you enough to splurge for dessert.

Their coconut cream pie ($11.95) is the best I’ve had in the city: a silky coconut custard held in a pie crust lined with chocolate so its crispiness is retained. On top, plenty of neutral whipped cream and white chocolate shavings for sweetness. It’s not an overly heavy dessert but should still be shared.


Some things are institutions for a reason – overly ornate interiors, large portions of food and expertly prepared traditional menus. The Octagon has it all, long live the steakhouse.  

Overall mark - 8 out of 10


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 Location: Thornhill, Canada
 Address: 7529 Yonge Street

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  • 10 - absolute perfection!

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Paramount Fine Foods Yorkville

Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2016 by

It seems like yesterday I first step foot in Paramount’s two-floor Yonge and Dundas location. I was marveled about its size and extensive menu dedicated to Middle Eastern cuisine; deciding what to order was no small feat. In less than five years, the chain now has 26 operating restaurants and another 16 in the queue – there will soon be more Canadians facing the ordering dilemma.  

Their menu has all the popular favourites: shawarma, kafta and shish tawouk skewers. Yet, Paramount also offers dishes such as the manakeesh, a flatbread topped with a variety of ingredients that’s similar to pizza, which until Paramount I’ve never heard about. This summer the choices continue to grow with another dozen dishes added, a selection featured in this post.

The Yalla special ($9.99), a dish popularized by the Yalla Paramount food truck, is not unlike poutine - cubes of chicken shawarma replaces cheese curds and plenty of garlic & tahini sauce is drizzled over top instead of gravy. It's a popular dish for the food truck.  However, unlike the Canadian favourite, the sauces aren’t warm so the fries arrive cool losing that hot crispiness I love and crave with fries.  
If you’re looking for a great shared starter, opt for the mezza plate ($9.99), the selection of dips are fantastic:

  • Of course there’s the classic hummus: a smooth chick pea paste combined with tahini (a toasted sesame seed sauce) and drizzled with olive oil.
  • The tabbouleh is refreshing, the diced tomatoes and crushed wheat helping to mellow chopped parsley and onions. If you’re having any of Paramount’s grilled meat mains, save a bit of tabbouleh, it goes so nicely mixed with hot beef or lamb juices.
  • Lastly, a serving of moutabbal, which I mistakenly thought was baba ghanoush at the restaurant. Having researched the dip further online, the Syrian Foodie explains that although both use eggplant cooked on an opened flame (to give the dip a smokiness), moutabbal mixes the vegetable with tahini while baba ghanoush uses pomegranate molasses and parsley – so you’ll find the moutabbal richer and more savoury.

The mezza plate is the perfect condiment for paring with the pillowy pita made fresh at the restaurant’s wood-burning ovens. Heated to 600F, the intense heat causes the middle of the bread to steam and puff up. As the basket is brought to the table, I can’t wait to dig into the hot bread and inhale the yeasty steam. Paramount’s pitas put supermarkets to shame – they’re chewy with a lovely toasted crust, nothing like the dry powdery cardboard you find bagged in plastic.  

Another new bread being offered is the markook, an ultra-thin flatbread which is used in their tabliyeh saj chicken shawarma wrap ($11.99). Plenty of shredded roasted chicken is wrapped in tortilla-thin bread, then toasted so that it gets a crispy exterior. The garlic sauce gives the wrap moisture and almost a cheesy quality when it’s warm and gooey. The platter makes for a great lunch with a generous portion of fries (complete with more garlic sauce for dipping), pickles and turnips.


Paramount’s first seafood dish, the BBQ shrimp plate ($16.49) is wonderful. The marinated shrimp cooked quickly on the hot grill so they get a lovely light char but retain a crispiness. I love the lighter tomato garlic sauce they’ve concocted for the dish – the spicy heat going nicely with the shrimp and even better when mixed into the fragrant basmati rice. This has to be my favourite dish at Paramount to date.


Even their drinks are a sight… every time someone see’s the Paramount Special ($7.49), they immediately peruse the menu to find the elaborate concoction. The drink could easily work as a light meal or dessert: the fresh strawberry and mango juices topped with mixed fruits (strawberry, kiwi and pineapple), crushed almonds & pistachio, ashta cream (similar to clotted or Devonshire cream) and honey. For me, I prefer their mango juice ($6.49), silky and fragrant without being overly sweet.


Paramount has always been a popular restaurant for weekday lunches – their service is quick (allowing the lunch to stick to an hour), prices are reasonable (most mains are under $15), there’s a great selection and no on leaves hungry. If time is not an issue, I suggest first ordering appetizers and adding on mains afterwards - otherwise everything comes in quick succession and the small tables makes fitting the large platters a challenge.

I can certainly see why Paramount Fine Foods is one of the quickest growing franchise in North America. And thank you for the new mezza and BBQ shrimp plates, deciding what to eat has now gotten even more difficult.

Overall mark - 7 out of 10
Dislaimer: The above meal was complimentary. Rest assured, as noted in my mission statement, I will always provide an honest opinion.
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 Location: Toronto, Canada
 Address: 1250 Bay Street

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  • 10 - absolute perfection!

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CLOSED: 120 Diner (Toronto)

Posted on Friday, June 24, 2016 by
120 Diner

Based on my experience, 120 Diner should really be considered a music lounge as opposed to a diner. On Friday evening, a singer who was part of Music Can Heal, serenaded us with mellow songs which washed away the weekday worries and left us in a meditative trance. The restaurant also features jazz, cabaret, comedic acts and even karaoke nights if you want to grace the stage (here’s the full calendar). 

Similar to music lounges, they offer a variety of cocktails. Two of their in-house concocted mixes look similar but couldn’t be more different.
  • The Burning Ember ($7.10), the same signature red as the tables, is their take on a vodka cran with a splash of ginger ale for bubbles.  
  • Meanwhile, the White Freezie ($9.75) may not look like the childhood frozen treat, but one sip will bring back memories. Surprisingly, we learned it’s the combination raspberry Sourpuss and banana that gives the frozen dessert that distinctive flavour.

Even the Grey Goose Peach Mojito ($12), the least colourful of the bunch, has an element of whimsy from the skewer of candy that accompanies the refreshing drink. I don’t know about you, the anything with muddled mint makes for a great summer drink.


It’s a shame the chicken wings ($12.95 for 1lb) occupies so little of the menu’s real estate (compared to the quarter page dedicated to nachos and poutine) – I almost missed ordering them. Yet, it’d be a shame not to try their wings as they’re fantastic (certainly gives my current favourite, Real Sports, a run for its money).


Using a “jumbo” size, 7-8 arrive in a pound each having an excellent crunchy coating while retaining a succulent juiciness inside. Their in-house honey garlic sauce even incorporates cloves of roasted garlic, perfect for smearing onto the sticky sweet sauce to give the wing an additional richness.

The spicy fish sandwich ($14.95) caught my eye, an unusual sandwich that rarely graces menus … especially one that’s oven poached as opposed to deep fried. Despite the relatively blank looking fish, the sandwich has kick with its three spicy elements: firstly the sambal sauce, an Indonesian blend of chilis and fish sauce, gave it heat and rich flavours; a layer of spicy mayo for that creaminess that makes a sandwich hearty; and lastly pickled jalapenos for a sting that dances on the tongue.


With gooey melted cheese and a soft Ace Bakery ciabatta bun, the sandwich really comes together… seemingly simple but delicious. Even their fries were expertly executed using in-house cut potatoes: retaining a long length, a crispy crust encapsulating fluffy innards, and most importantly, arriving piping hot.

For those who love protein, the 120 Meatlover cheeseburger ($17.95) takes their thick lean beef patty and piles saucy pulled pork and double smoked bacon on top! Take it from me, there’s no way to eat this cleanly so ask for extra napkins at the beginning. This is a serious burger with tons of fixings including cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and crispy fried onions.


Perhaps the most notable feature that makes the restaurant a “diner” is their desserts – a selection of traditional favourites such as carrot cake, brownies, banana pudding and baked lemon squares. I suggest you enquire about their weekly special, as the cheekily named strawberry TALL cake ($7.99) was the perfect ending: pieces of dense white cake piled high with cold soft serve ice cream and tons of sweet strawberries. 


For a person who loves strawberry shortcake, it was that light but sweet enough dessert that left me satisfied. And since 120 Diner now has their own soft serve machine, expect more of these gems in the future.

A fantastic new menu for a restaurant that’s just celebrated its second year anniversary. Still the generous portions and affordable prices the restaurant’s known for, but now an even larger selection and some really interest options – spicy fish sandwich anyone?

Overall mark - 8 out of 10
Disclaimer: The above meal was complimentary. Rest assured, as noted in the mission statement, I will also provide my honest opinion. 
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 Location: Toronto, Canada
 Address: 120 Church Street


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My secret: PC Insider products makes entertaining easy

Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 by

I'll let you in on a tid bit about me: I'm a food blogger who doesn't love cooking. Don't get me wrong, it's not a task I despise and I'm a pretty good chef when it happens, but prepping takes SO LONG and the meal's finished in a flash! How can hours of chopping, marinating and grilling get reduced to a dish that's consumed in less than ten minutes?

 Over the years, I've embraced taking short-cuts - purchasing pre-made ingredients that help save valuable time and sanity. The PC Insider's Collection is one I turn to on a regular basis - their burger patties (ranging from $9.99 - $12.99) are thick and juicy. After grilling, piled high with toppings and condiments, my creations rival others served in quick service restaurants. Tip: their corn relish and sriracha mayo ($2.99) work great for jazzing up burgers (although not necessarily together).

PC slow-smoked brisket beef burger with smoky grilled jalapenos, cheese, tomato and onions
During the holidays, their frozen meatballs and hors d'oeuvres (especially the phyllo pastry collection) are consumed with gusto before dinner and my biggest worry is to keep an ear out for the timer and not burn everything.

 So, when President's Choice invited me to EFS's patio to showcase their new summer PC Insiders Collection, I was intrigued. What else have they cooked up for me?

 Grilled or baked shrimp is something I regularly make: de-shell and de-vein shrimp, toss with olive oil, citrus, garlic, tomato paste, salt and pepper and marinade overnight. If you have the time, prepare extra and freeze with the marinade. That way, whenever you need a quick dinner or appetizer you can defrost and use in batches. At the event, PC served theirs with a side of mild pico de gallo ($5.69), which was rather refreshing and would be very delicious on toasted crostini. 


 The harissa chicken ($3.99/lb) was so delicious I went back for seconds. The rub incorporated earthy cumin and caraway, garlic, coriander and a light chili heat. They served it with a saffron scented couscous and mango salsa (helping to calm the spice), but I rather enjoyed it with the kale salad that was dressed with a zippy chia lemon dressing and topped with chickpeas and tomatoes for added juiciness. 


 It was surprising to learn that PC has their own line of Flavour Burst produce - although you could chalk it up to me not being observant, as I've since paid closer attention at Loblaws and realize there's indeed a variety of tomatoes (the "Yore"), blueberries and a Sugar Kiss melon as well. 

 Their Kent mango ($2.50) was what attracted me: the pieces in the mango salsa were so sweet and silky. Consequently, the smooth texture is due to the fruit not having any of the stringy bits! And it went down way too easy as part of the Mango Hurricane cocktail (rum with Kent mango syrup, PC cane sugar soda cherry cola ($2.99), lime and orange juice).       


 Although my favourite dish at the event was the harissa chicken, almost everyone I spoke to raved about the BBQ lamb flatbread with PC beet hummus (they've passed along the recipe and is included below). It was delicious and certainly an inventive summer dish! I particularly loved the vibrant beet hummus ($4.49) that is slightly sweet but still rather savoury from the tahini and garlic. It also works well with crackers as a snack.  


 Now you know my little secret ... I'm a food blogger that doesn't love cooking. So, don't expect to see me developing recipes on Gastro World any time soon. Thankfully, brands like President's Choice is making it easier for me to still create without slaving away in the kitchen. My secret's safe with you, right?

BBQ Lamb on Beet Hummus Flatbread

Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb (250 g) PC® Lean Ground Australian Lamb
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp (25 mL) grated onion
  • 1 Tsp (5 mL) toasted cumin seeds, crushed in mortar and pestle
  • 3/4 Tsp (4 mL) ground coriander
  • 3/4 Tsp (4 mL) paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp (2 mL) each salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) PC® New World EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Tbsp (45 mL) each chopped fresh parsley and mint
  • 1 pkg (220 g) PC® Appetizer Flatbreads
  • 1 pkg (280 g) PC® Beet Hummus Chickpea Dip and Spread
  • 2/3 cup (150 mL) PC® Crumbled Goat’s Milk Chevre Soft Unripened Cheese
  • Lemon wedges 
Directions
  1. Preheat barbecue to medium heat; grease grill.
  2. Combine lamb, garlic, onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper and oil. Using hands, gently mix until just combined. Form into three 4-inch (10 cm) patties; let stand 20 minutes.
  3. Grill patties 6 to 8 minutes, turning halfway, or until cooked through. Transfer to plate; crumble into small pieces using two forks. Sprinkle with parsley and mint; set aside.
  4. Grill flatbreads 30 to 60 seconds per side or until golden with grill marks; transfer to cutting board.
  5. Divide hummus between flatbreads; spread evenly to cover. Top with lamb and cheese. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. Cut each flatbread into five pieces; squeeze lemon over top. Serve immediately.
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Shore Grill & Grotto (Mississauga)

Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2016 by
Shore Grill & Grotto
“Port Credit's finest. See for yourself...” This challenge left on the Shore Grill & Grotto’s website was accepted. Let’s see what the finest of the town has in store for us. Certainly, it’s one of Port Credit’s largest restaurants: the abundant store frontage provides a huge patio; that’s even before considering the cozy lounge (with live music), huge dining room and private dining area.     

Their bruschetta ($8.71) is best described as garlic bread with cheese topped with sliced tomatoes – good if you want garlic bread, but disappointing if you’re expecting bruschetta. The dish was missing that freshness from the herbs, tanginess from a bit of citrus and overall lightness that makes it the famed bread for me.


Consider sharing the cashew-encrusted goat cheese ($12.71) with a table of four as its sheer size would be a handful even for two. I wasn’t enthused when I read its description: cheese with nuts is understandable, but did it really also require roasted garlic and raspberry coulis (two flavours that shouldn’t work together). Yet, it all combined nicely, especially if you love contrasting dishes: the creamy smooth goat cheese with crunchy cashews, enhanced by the savoury sweet garlic and a pop of refreshing berry sauce.


In true Italian tradition, the seafood linguine ($19.75) was huge (enough for a full plate of leftovers for my husband). There was also a good selection of seafood that were cooked well: large and meaty scallops given a light smoky grill, crunchy shrimp, tons of mussels, along with clams and calamari. Even the pasta was slightly al dante – the building blocks to what could have been a fantastic dish.


But then everything lacked flavour … unless you count a quarter-cup of olive oil a predominant taste. The pesto sort of peeks through, but the acidity from the white wine you’d want to cut through the greasiness is non-existent. Some say lower sodium is good for the health, but for me I want taste (or at least a shaker at the table so I can kill myself). And as much as I love roasted garlic, the sheer amount was overpowering having had a few of them whole after mistaking them as fallen crustacean.

For me, the Shore is definitely not Port Credit’s finest, although it wasn’t horrible either - the restaurant does have abundant portions at reasonable prices. Rather, I wish it relied less heavily on fats for flavours and more on herbs, citrus and salt. In the end, take inspiration from your name – the Shore: incorporate the salt of the sea and keep out the oil.

Overall mark - 6.5 out of 10


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 Location: Mississauga, Canada
 Address: 71 Lakeshore Road East

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  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!

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Blue Cilantro (Grand Cayman)

Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2016 by
Blue Cilantro Cayman Islands
If you’re looking for a posh restaurant, Blue Cilantro fits the bill: thick white linens and shining silverware all swathed in an azure blue, so it’s almost like you’re dining in an aquarium – a fancy one, of course. We sat in the solarium at the front, which was lightly air conditioned so we wouldn’t freeze in our dresses and cover-ups. The setting was tranquil, yet offered some people watching capabilities as it overlooks a busy main road.

Being a fine dining establishment, Blue Cilantro presented the customary complimentary bites: an amuse bouche of smooth pureed cantaloupe topped with crispy plantain chip and selection of fairly sweet chocolates at the end.


Two plump ravioli (CI$14) arrived in the appetizer portion – they looked great with a fairly thin pasta and glistening sauce. Indeed, the buttery pumpkin chorizo sauce even tasted good, with the truffle oil emitting a decadent scent. This dish could have exquisite if it weren’t for the overcooked lobster inside, robbed of its sweetness and reduced to what tasted like pieces of eraser.


Similarly, the yellow fin tuna (CI$14) appeared fantastic with its carefully placed mico herbs and artfully chosen colours. Yet the fussiness over powered the fish: shichimi spices, sweet pomegranate seed, pickled cabbage, horseradish cream, fried jalapenos and dashi! All great tasty ingredients and if limited to a few would have been delicious, but with them all was excessive for me.


It was the simple clay oven breads (CI$8 for four flavours) that finally satisfied.  A cross between freshly made naan and laffa, they are thin, smoky and chewy then enhanced with other ingredients.

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With a variety of options to choose from, we tried many from the “stuffed” series: the pepper jack cheese (very difficult to not like melted cheese and bread), black forest ham (micro-fine pieces of the salty meat paired nicely with the pineapple chutney), and Yukon gold potato (incorporated some curry and heat, but I added extra jalapeño chutney to it anyways). The sole unstuffed bread was the roasted garlic, which was tasty, if not a tad oily, but went well with the sweet tomato relish.  

Wanting to end my last Caymans meal with more seafood, the Asian aromatic seafood (CI$39) main sounded like a blessing: a mix of lobster, scallops, shrimps, clams and mussels?!


Overall, like most of Blue Cilantro’s dishes, it presents better than it tastes. The young coconut broth promised hints of Thai, but really ended up being a sweet sauce that lacked other aromatics despite being a reddish-orange hue. Thankfully, the seafood was cooked adequately (although the shellfish needs to be soaked longer as the mussels and clams left a grittiness) and there was a nice selection to accompany the sticky sushi rice.

In the end, as I said, if you’re looking for a posh restaurant, Blue Cilantro has all the elements you’re seeking: fancy tableware, hushed attentive service and a serene environment. But, if you want to taste skillfully executed dishes it hasn’t hit the mark. After all, with the promise of lobster ravioli, glistening tunas and a seafood cacophony; it’s a tad disappointing when the most impressive dish was bread stuffed with potato, meat and cheese.   

Overall mark - 6 out of 10


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 Location: Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
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  • 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
  • 10 - absolute perfection!

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Scoops Ice Cream (Mississauga)

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 by

The store’s name says it all: Scoops Ice Cream, a place where you’ll find a selection that gives Baskin Robbin’s a run for its money. Segregating their flavours between “artisan” and “non-artisan” options (the former costing about 80 cents more per cone), it seems like a shame to try anything but their special flavours.

After a filling meal, the mini cone ($3.30) was the perfect amount of ice cream: a nice full scoop of the Cappuccino Crisp. I liked that they kept the base, a cappuccino ice cream, not overly sweet so the dessert wasn’t overly heavy. Although, a stronger coffee flavour would help as the chocolate fudge swirled throughout over powered the ice cream. I rather enjoyed the pieces of crunchy bits mixed throughout, which added a great contrast against the smooth dessert.


Sadly, I didn’t realize I could get a homemade waffle cone (an additional 99 cents) until I was already at the cash, but the smell of toasting cones was enticing and intoxicating.

All in all, Scoops’ ice cream was decent and they do have a selection of tasty sounding flavours – Toasted Marshmallow, Peanut Butter Explosion, Birthday Party and Campfire S’mores some of the other ones that were beckoning. With no long line-ups and reasonable prices, save room for dessert if you’re in the Port Credit area. 
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 Location: Mississauga, Canada
 Address: 82 Lakeshore Road East


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