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Today I’m 30! Holy sh*t😂 With this new decade comes new adventures! For the longest time I tried to stave off turning 30...
22/03/2024

Today I’m 30! Holy sh*t😂 With this new decade comes new adventures! For the longest time I tried to stave off turning 30 and staying in my 20’s. If you know me you’ve probably heard me referencing Friends where Joey is crying saying why God we had a deal everybody else gets old while I stay young😝. That’s how I felt because I wanted to be young forever, but now that it is finally here I am excited for the new adventures, the new successes and achievements, the new people I will meet and the new creativity I will have!

So here I am Leo who is 30 today, who has visited 30 countries, started my own business, lived in an Australia and the U.S. I have sky dived, swam with the dolphins, glided over Bolivia, snorkeled with the sea turtles, scuba dived at the Great Barrier Reef, motorcycled across Vietnam, got a tattoo in Thailand, back packed Asia and South America, scaled the Great Wall of China, visited countless Wonders of the World, made some amazing friends, eaten everything I could have ever dreamed of especially as a foodie, and… I’m just getting started!

So here’s to love, life, and happiness and new experiences!

Last week I turned 29!I threw an awesome party🥳at Watson's Toronto] where we drank and danced the night away and had an ...
28/03/2023

Last week I turned 29!

I threw an awesome party🥳at Watson's Toronto] where we drank and danced the night away and had an awesome set of beautiful gold and black balloons 🎈provided by Cutie Balloons Toronto] who were so amazing every step of the way!

Thank you to everyone who sent me wishes and to the two amazing companies above!

If your looking to celebrate your birthday your first call should be to Cutie Balloons Toronto] and then to Watson's Toronto] and if your looking for a cake stay tuned for my reel tomorrow!

At home, we eat organic, and we had the pleasure of creating some delicious dishes with  meat!We made so many delicious ...
23/03/2023

At home, we eat organic, and we had the pleasure of creating some delicious dishes with meat!

We made so many delicious dishes, including:
🐔Fresh Shawarma with Tahini in a Pita
🥩Grilled Steak
🌭BBQ sausages with hot sauce
😋Stir Fry Chicken
🥗Warm Spring Fruit Salad

Whispering Meadows is your local farm source for premium meats, like their naturally-raised and organic chicken, beef, lamb, goat, and pork. They deliver straight to your door and you can order from their website; we highly recommend the mixed meat boxes because it has so many different kinds of meat that you can utilize at home to satisfy everyone's cravings!

Which meat or recipe do you like best?

Happy St. Patricks Day! 🍀We got a little creative with our cocktails and made a Whisky Mojito using an 🇮🇪Irish-American ...
17/03/2023

Happy St. Patricks Day! 🍀We got a little creative with our cocktails and made a Whisky Mojito using an 🇮🇪Irish-American bottle of

We absolutely loved the blend of American and Irish Whiskey, creating a smooth, supple, and delicious taste of candied ginger, 😍vanilla, and an oaky finish that really brings it all together.

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:
1 oz Keepers Heart Whiskey
1 tsp lime juice
2 oz soda water
1/2 oz green creme de menthe
3 dashes of Angostura bitters

Steps:
Pack a Collins glass full of crushed Ice, mix the Creme de menthe with
soda water and the bitters and lime together and pour over the top.
Wait a moment for them to settle, and then top with Keerps Heart Whiskey.

Who is making this cocktail tonight?

Happy Friday, everyone! 🙌Another snowstorm is headed our way! Stay safe! Who else can't wait for Spring?Also, I really l...
10/03/2023

Happy Friday, everyone! 🙌Another snowstorm is headed our way! Stay safe! Who else can't wait for Spring?

Also, I really love this retro sweater. Retro is making a huge comeback, and I absolutely love it!

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Wine down every Wednesday🍷 with delicious wines from around the world!We love to take a breather, enjoy some delicious r...
22/02/2023

Wine down every Wednesday🍷 with delicious wines from around the world!

We love to take a breather, enjoy some delicious red and whites, catch up on some Netflix or read a good book while we snack on some delicious popcorn🍿, crackers and cheese.

You want to be part of a unique community🙌 and learn more about the wine world? Become a Member at Opimian to be able to try amazing and delicious wines from around the world!

Add the Promo Code VINO50 at checkout and get a $50 wine credit when you became a member!

Mesmerized👀by this wall of Aboriginal letters, you can see in 3D through a tiny heart. I had the pleasure of checking ou...
07/02/2023

Mesmerized👀by this wall of Aboriginal letters, you can see in 3D through a tiny heart. I had the pleasure of checking out some incredible artists and their new 2023 Winter exhibition!

Price: Free
Beautiful space to showcase contemporary artists from Toronto and beyond who have really outdone themselves.

Check out:
Drink from the river by
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in parallel , , , , , ,rose,sutherland

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It’s time to do some self-loving❤️ and because I love you all🥰 I have a little gift for you! Valentine’s Day is the day ...
01/02/2023

It’s time to do some self-loving❤️ and because I love you all🥰 I have a little gift for you!

Valentine’s Day is the day of love and although many people see it as a day for couples to shower each other with gifts, I see it as a day to totally express yourself and what love means to you. To me, Valentine’s Day means appreciating myself, where I am in my life, and what I can be grateful for. It’s a day to show my love to my amazing family, friends, and to YOU GUYS/GALS who have given me love on every post and story all year long.

Nordgreen shows our planet🌏 love by making all their packaging out of recycles material and even ship their products using FSC certified cardboard paper!

Here is a promo code👉 “LEOL” for an extra 15% off! Because you deserve a beautiful watch on your wrist! The link is in my bio!

Found a hidden brunch gem!  a Japanese inspired brunch spot!This place blew my mind and I can't wait till you see the ph...
30/01/2023

Found a hidden brunch gem! a Japanese inspired brunch spot!

This place blew my mind and I can't wait till you see the photos and videos!

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Ohiru Cafe
📍370 College Street

VICTORY!💪🏆✌️ We made through another week you guys and I made it through my first spinning class  So I think we're all w...
20/01/2023

VICTORY!💪🏆✌️ We made through another week you guys and I made it through my first spinning class

So I think we're all winners here!

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Experience An Omakase🇯🇵 You Will Never Forget We love Omakase experiences and were ecstatic🤤to visit , a small, elegantl...
12/10/2022

Experience An Omakase🇯🇵 You Will Never Forget 

We love Omakase experiences and were ecstatic🤤to visit , a small, elegantly decorated, beautiful Japanese restaurant that is the first one in Toronto to create a Tempura Omakase🤩experience!

We were guided by Chef Saito and Katsumi👨‍🍳, who selected our omakase menu depending on seasonal ingredients and prepared it right in front of our eyes. We started our 20-item Tempura & Sushi Omakase with a sashimi appetizer before jumping right in.

Standouts from our meal include Sea Eel (Anago), Salmon Caviar(Ikura), 🐟Otoro(Fatty Bluefin Tuna), Chutoro(Medium Fatty Blue Fin Tuna), Japanese Tiger 🦐 Prawn, Squid (Aka), Abalone and Scallop (Hotate Mitsuba Kakiage) and Shiromi(Seasonal White Fish). 

If you want to experience food on another level, then this restaurant is a must!

👉 PROMO: Get 15% off either omakase menu with cash payment.


📍76 Gerrard St. E, Toronto
📞 416-979-1134⁣
www.edomaekiyomi.com
***By reservation only***

🚨TORONTO & GTA BRUNCH GIVEAWAY!🚨⁠⁠Hendriks Brunch Menu is launching this Sunday, and we have collaborated with Hendriks ...
04/10/2022

🚨TORONTO & GTA BRUNCH GIVEAWAY!🚨⁠

Hendriks Brunch Menu is launching this Sunday, and we have collaborated with Hendriks Restaurant & Bar] to giveaway $150 in gift cards to 3 winners! ($50 for each winner)!⁠

On top of that, you can choose between Bottomless Mimosas or a Sangria Jar!⁠

1. Follow us on Instagram & Hendriks Restaurant & Bar]⁠
2. Like this Post ⁠
3. Tag a friend the more people you tag, the more entries you receive!⁠

(1 tag=1 entry)⁠

Bonus Entries:⁠

1. Get an extra 5 entries by sharing this Post in your story with what you will be trying first!⁠
2. Get an extra 5 entries by liking the last 9 of our posts! If you have already, that’s ok; you can like any 9 on our feed!⁠

Winners will be massaged on Friday, October 7th, 2022. Good luck to everyone. If you have any inquiries or concerns about the items, feel free to message us. Available in Toronto & GTA. *Per Instagram rules, I must mention that this is not at all sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram Inc. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of responsibilities, and agree to Instagram's Term of Use.

"WOW" is the word that came out of my mouth after we feasted at . First off, the space is beautiful with a really great ...
28/09/2022

"WOW" is the word that came out of my mouth after we feasted at . 

First off, the space is beautiful with a really great vibe, and we were lucky enough to come when they have live music! (every Thursday and Friday, 6 PM-9 PM) by  . The talented  🎷 blew the roof off with some fantastic sounds!

Here is what we had:
🍕'Nduja Pizza
🍝Veal meatballs
😋Spaghetti Carbonara
🍖Peroni Lamb Chops
🌊Arugula Pesto Crusted Salmon
🔥Penne Vodka
🇮🇹Chicken Parmigiana

Their Happy hour promotion(3 PM-7 PM) includes 6 delicious appetizers, beers and house wine for only $7 each! Check out their Happy Hour Menu, which includes Aranci Balls, Mussels, Italian Spring Rolls, Calamari & Shrimp.

Thank you to @360.pr for a fantastic event!

How can you not drool🤤over this BBQ plate from I have had a lot of BBQ🔥as a 3-year foodie, and have visited every single...
22/09/2022

How can you not drool🤤over this BBQ plate from 

I have had a lot of BBQ🔥as a 3-year foodie, and have visited every single BBQ restaurant in Toronto and the GTA, but I have to say  brings something special to the table. They are the perfect combo of art🎨 on a plate, and delicious BBQ flavours!

Get the BBQ experience for $75 dollars and get ready for your tastebuds to go on a BBQ adventure filled with🥩tender meat, delicious flavours, and awesome cocktails!

The Carbon Bar
📍99 Queen St E, Toronto

Scroll through our delicious🇯🇵 Japanese experience at .official , a premium seafood🌊donburi in the GTA!First off, I abso...
15/09/2022

Scroll through our delicious🇯🇵 Japanese experience at .official , a premium seafood🌊donburi in the GTA!

First off, I absolutely loved the vibe, the decor, and how friendly every single server was; for instance, even before my tea🍵 could get cold, a new one🫖 was put in its place! The food came out crazy fast, and I enjoyed starting the meal with a warm Mismo soup! Now to the good stuff!

Here is what we had:
🍲Aburi Don
🦀Kani Nabe-Limited Time Only Crab Hot Pot
🧀Chicken Katsu Set with Cheese
🐉Gold Dragon Roll

We drooled over every item, as you could tell how fresh the fish was and how each dish was a work of art both visually😍and on the palette. The Kani Nabe had an unbelieve amount of crab with thick translucent noodles in the bottom that we loved, the Chicken Katsu was cheesy and crispy, and the Aburi Don was phenomenal - enough said. The Dragon Roll was the finishing touch, with its delicious golden sauce and fish eggs on top!

We highly recommend experiencing Hana Don's Japanese dishes, and make sure to bring friends because it's always fun with a bit of beer and sake!

Hana Don
📍9255 Woodbine Ave, Markham

5 months in still going strong. Also, I have to say I have tried a lot of workout clothes but  is my favourite, especial...
09/08/2022

5 months in still going strong. Also, I have to say I have tried a lot of workout clothes but  is my favourite, especially when it is comfortable, sweat-resistant, and odourless.

Here's to all the fitness lovers! Keep inspiring, keep pushing, keep showing up!

 

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03/08/2022

I'm just out here trying to become an ambassador for 😂😂

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Christmas is NEXT WEEK❄ and this holiday dinner is the perfect way to celebrate!Take away the stress of cooking for the ...
16/12/2021

Christmas is NEXT WEEK❄ and this holiday dinner is the perfect way to celebrate!

Take away the stress of cooking for the holidays by ordering this fantastic and super-filling festive takeaway dinner .

We had the pleasure of indulging in this meal in the Presidential suite(😎 You fancy huh?). It's a beautiful 1600 sq foot suite that can be booked privately. It is perfect for Christmas dinners or special events.(All I wanted to do was jump into bed after a nice whirlpool bath.)

🎄TAKEOUT FESTIVE DINNER :
The festive takeaway menu includes a full Turkey dinner and all the fixings with the following included:

Roasted butternut squash soup, Mushroom ravioli, Roasted turkey (with root vegetables, mashed potatoes, organic greens), Tenderloin medallions and Sticky toffee pudding.

Swipe through the photos to see the menu details.

Dinner for 2 is $90
Dinner for 4 is $159
Dinner for 6 is $225
30 lb turkey for $335, serves 8-10

Pre-order 3 business days prior and schedule for pick up available now until January 2, 2022.

🎄🦞DINE-IN CHRISTMAS LOBSTER BUFFET:
Available Christmas eve, Christmas Day brunch and dinner. Everything from the menu above plus a whole lobsters!

$79* per Adult
$29* per kid (5-10 yrs)

Reservations required!

https://parkwaytakeout.com/

Thanks to  and   for inviting us to this amazing dinner and creating a memorable night!

Enjoy exquisite Italian delicacies  !Ice Cream Patio is much more than delicious Italian gelato, as they have great Ital...
09/12/2021

Enjoy exquisite Italian delicacies  !

Ice Cream Patio is much more than delicious Italian gelato, as they have great Italian items like their stone-oven-made pizzas, handmade Italian pastas, the craziest charcuterie board we have ever seen, and delicious Southern Italian mains!

Here is what we had:

🍸Holiday Cocktails

🤤Chef's Characteurie Board( MUST MUST MUST HAVE)- Arancini, Polenta Fritta, Frittura Mista, Focaccia, Patio Saumiere(Italian cured meats and cheeses) 

🍝Linguine Pescatore in a white wine garlic and tomato sauce

🥩Veal Scaloppine topped with white wine and mushroom demi-glaze, served with potatoes, and vegetables

😍Orecchiette Varese sauteed with rapini, sausage, onions, garlic and parmigiano

🍕Quattro Stagione Pizza with prosciutto cotto, artichokes, mushrooms, and soppressata( we could not get enough)

P.S. get ready for some crazy desserts photos as well!

Congrats  for an amazing second location in Pine Valley.

Make these delicious holiday🎄 cocktails at home! with If you know us personally, you know we like a good cocktail and a ...
23/11/2021

Make these delicious holiday🎄 cocktails at home! with 

If you know us personally, you know we like a good cocktail and a beautiful one at that!🌟 After such a crazy year there is nothing better than sitting at home, hopefully by a well-lit fire with great music playing, sipping on these vibrant, mesmerizing and most importantly delicious cocktails!

have some great cocktail packages and we went for the Gin Fall/Winter package which includes 4 cocktails:

🥰Sage Advice
😍Breath of Fresh Air
🎉Spiced Pomegranate Sour
🍸Big Fig Energy

Each cocktail was very easy to make, we made all 4 in about 10 minutes, and they make it super easy for anyone that has no bar skills or even bar equipment! These are perfect for social parties, date night, or just cause! We have all been there after a long day, needing that sweet and tasty cocktail to unwind. So why not with  !

💻https://barfromafar.com/

Thank you to for helping make, shoto and drink all these!

Our head🤯, tastebuds, and foodie heart💘 exploded with joy after we had this Omkakse We usually post a photo or two, but ...
11/11/2021

Our head🤯, tastebuds, and foodie heart💘 exploded with joy after we had this Omkakse 

We usually post a photo or two, but to really capture this amazing meal we maxed out the carousel because each photo will only make you hungrier for authentic🍣, delicious, mesmerizing, and incredible omkakse.

We literally have no words when it comes to this meal, but we'll try! First off the chef made everything in front of us and explained each dish telling us about flavour, texture, and what it is known for. Then we took a bite and we chewed ever so slowly, because each bite☺ had an incredible inviting flavour, some smoky from the blow torch, some subtly sweet, some acidic and bold🤗, and all of them incredibly fresh and soft.

The menu is below, if you want to know more we are open to questions and comments. All I really want to say is by now you should be telling yourself to book a table and let them take your money because you will never experience something so amazing again.

😍Maguro Nitsuke
Tune Simmered with soy sauce, mirin, sake sugar and ginger
マグロ 煮付け
醤油 みりん 酒 砂糖 生姜

🤩Wasabi Ae
tuna tossed with wasabi and soy s***e
マグロわさび醤油和え

😛Yasai
Tomato or spinach with sesame s***e  and sesame seeds
野菜とゴマだれ、ゴマ

😊Osumashi おすまし汁
Soup cooked with soy s***e salt sake mirin and dashi(stock)

🌟Temaki 手巻き寿司 negitoro handroll

🥰Tuna tatakiマグロのたたき
Seared tuna  with sliced onion and garlic, ginger, green onion with ponzu s***e

🤪Mushimono 蒸し物
茶碗蒸し
It is a Japanese traditional egg Custard soup . Chicken, shrimp, ginko nuts, scallop and mushroom. Hokkaido uni on top.
                                                        😘Yu Ann Yaki 柚庵焼き
Tuna steak with s***e
made by sake, mirin, soy sauce and yuzu (Japanese citrus)

Better book your table as spots are filling up fast, you have until Nov 30th to experience some of the best sushi and sashimi in all of Toronto and maybe even in Canada!

👉Book now for this one-of-a-kind Omkakse experience!
💻www.atorestaurant.com

We tried THE BIG BANG☄ and  it was EXPLOSIVE!We got to go  and try their Big Bang items one with crispy pork belly and t...
11/06/2021

We tried THE BIG BANG☄ and it was EXPLOSIVE!

We got to go and try their Big Bang items one with crispy pork belly and the other with a🤯GOURMET burger!

These items were huge with so much protein that we could barely finish one!😁 Each one comes with fried garlic rice and🍳2 sunny side up eggs! Plus a diced salad!

Not to mention that the Salisbury burger with mushroom gravy🤪 was literally the most mouth watering thing that totally surprised the heck out of us!

Check them out!! At they are open from Tue-Sun!

The best way to say ❤ I LOVE YOU!These beautifully designed treats are chocolate strawberries from .ed ! They have so ma...
20/05/2021

The best way to say ❤ I LOVE YOU!

These beautifully designed treats are chocolate strawberries from .ed ! They have so many cool toppings and flavours!

This box we got to try out is their "Say That You Love Me" box with milk chocolate base, white chocolate drizzle, sprinkles and our personal fav fav fav Cookies and Cream. 😉We demolished those first!

They also have great boxes for any celebration you can think of!

Check them out and if it were me I'd I'd all over their Candyland box!

We are getting😛 CRISPY TODAY with this BAD BOY! We checked out  to get some delicious Cuban treats and decided on 🤪THE B...
14/05/2021

We are getting😛 CRISPY TODAY with this BAD BOY!

We checked out to get some delicious Cuban treats and decided on 🤪THE BG CHICKEN!

A new menu item that people are going crazy for with its crunchy chicken breast, berry guava, caramelized sauce, mano lettuce, with their secret 😍MOJO sauce!

The flavours were incredible! A mix of sweet and savoury, crunchy and smooth, and to top it all off a toasted and buttered bread that put it all together!

Check them out x from Mon-Sun!

The Taco🌮 you want this Tuesday? An authentic Mexican one! We visited  a food truck that is all about bringing the famou...
11/05/2021

The Taco🌮 you want this Tuesday? An authentic Mexican one!

We visited a food truck that is all about bringing the famous Mexican flavour and authenticity to Scarborough!🤪 We tried their Birria Tacos which comes in a set of three and boy we were impressed!

Made in a spicy stew, the beef is so soft and tender it basically melts in your mouth, while giving the tacos a soft but meaty flavour that all comes together with some delicious, spiced greens on top.

If your hankering for tacos visit them x !

Combining Hazelnut chocolate🤪 with Reese’s pieces= HEAVEN They call it the “Triple Trip”  more like Peanut butter Lover’...
06/05/2021

Combining Hazelnut chocolate🤪 with Reese’s pieces= HEAVEN

They call it the “Triple Trip” more like Peanut butter Lover’s DREAM!

As you get a signature beavertail spread across with chocolate hazelnut, peanut butter, and Reese’s pieces giving this bad boy/girl a crunchy, soothing, chocolaty, peanut butter🤯 explosion taste that is hard to resist!

Check them out x and get your beavertails!

TIME TO SURF🏄‍♀️ AND TURF THIS BOWL!This is one of the best Surf and Turf we have ever had, not only is it different to ...
04/05/2021

TIME TO SURF🏄‍♀️ AND TURF THIS BOWL!

This is one of the best Surf and Turf we have ever had, not only is it different to your regular surf and turf, but the ingredients used here were exceptional.

created an exceptional takeout bowl, that is down right HUGE!

It has tender pieces of GOLD GRADE WAYGU BEEF, shredded TORCHED LOBSTER, and steamed corn all sitting on a fluffy pillow of delicious rice dripping with Japanese BBQ sauce.

They also have other really good bowls including Unagi Bowl, Spicy Salmon, Toro, and Berkshire Pork Bowl.

Wagyu beef or Lobster? Why choose one when you can have both!
@ TORCH Pressed Sushi

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How it all Began

It’s story time! In the beginning there was one Google Local Guide who enjoyed writing reviews and trying new places with crazy foods. He took all his friends to the best places to eat and shared his pictures and insight with millions of people on Google. After speaking to restaurant owners and foodies across Toronto about the troubles of other platforms he decided there is a better way to connect resturants and foodies. The idea for Schmooze Foods was born! For those of you who do not know “Schmooze” is a Yiddish word meaning an intimate conversation with, so Schmooze + Foods means that we have an intimate conversation with food. We do that by taking pictures, writing reviews of amazing restaurants, sharing articles that you might be interested in, and creating top 10 lists.

Our Story will continue with the next chapter.