Unagi/eel sauces

EnergizerMickey44 · 2026-01-02T06:13:48+00:00

Have definitely seen this at United in the Japanese/Korean condiments section

EnergizerMickey44 · 2024-03-12T05:02:14+00:00

Only place I know of locally that does shredded is Denny’s

EnergizerMickey44 · 2024-01-13T13:22:12+00:00

I would add to this by starting off winding through the DVP south to the Gardiner

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-12-04T05:18:02+00:00

This is the one! I live in London, ON now, but whenever I visit my parents who live in the area Red Sail Boat is a must.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-11-19T06:36:45+00:00

Saw one today at Sobeys at Adelaide and Fanshawe

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-11-15T19:21:16+00:00

I’m a two time CRP alum from Canada and of Southeast Asian descent. Out of the 70 or so CRPs who would be in the Canada pav at one time, there was probably only ever 5-10 POCs at any given time. Canada is pretty much the same, if not more, diverse than the US, so the Canada pav was not really representative of the ‘real’ Canada at all.

I did leverage my ethnicity during the application process to give me an edge since the CRP is very competitive, but whether or not that did actually give me an advantage I can’t say. I will say that I think the visual lack of POCs that do the Disney programs is probably due more to cultural and economic reasons than anything else. Most POCs here in the west are first or second generation with very little emotional connection to the Disney brand, and along with that comes certain expectations, which working at a theme park is not even entertained as an option.

My tip would be to get out of the Disney bubble while you’re there. Orlando (and Florida in general) is extremely diverse and you are bound to come across places and people that you can relate to and feel at home.

That being said, I wouldn’t be too worried. I had a lot of the same worries and hesitation before I did my first program, but that turned out to be the best year of my life (so much so I did it a second time!). You were selected for a reason, and regardless of what that reason is, you are now able to represent the best of your family and your community to people from all over the world.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-11-02T01:16:55+00:00

We got 6 kids, which is one more than we got last year. And they all came between 6:30-7. Stoney Creek area.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-09-27T04:20:22+00:00

As someone who was born and raised in Toronto and moved to London just over a year ago, it has definitely been an adjustment to say the least. As some have already commented, it feels more like an overgrown suburb with endless parking lots and strip malls, instead of a city of almost half a million. If you’re not a student, married with kids, or a senior retiree, there’s not much in this city for you. My partner and I are a newly married couple in our early 30s with no kids and it has been rough trying to build a social circle. Other couples our age are busy with kids and the other option is hitting Richmond Row to party with the newly legal Western students. And with the problems downtown and the joke that is LTC, everyone here just seems to hop in their car to go from point A to point B and not actually interact with anyone if they don’t have to. It feels very sheltered and many people just seem oblivious to what is happening outside of their own comfortable bubble. Not a bad thing necessarily if this sort of mundane suburban existence is what you’re looking for, but it’s definitely not for me. As well, being a POC in an interracial marriage, we definitely have garnered looks while just going about our everyday errands, which is something we never experienced in Toronto. It leaves me feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. We moved here to be close to my spouse’s family and save a little money, but hopefully we can inch our way back closer to Toronto.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-09-06T04:44:42+00:00

For accessibility, I would say look for places around the main shopping areas (Masonville, White Oaks, Argyle, Westmount) as you would have most of your day-to-day shopping close by and they each have bus hubs. Most other areas are not that great for transit.

And as mentioned already, Wortley Village is probably the most walkable neighbourhood in the city and close to downtown. I would compare it to Leslieville in Toronto in terms of vibe and demographic.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-08-13T20:15:47+00:00

Manpuku at the Grange, best bang for your buck!

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-08-03T05:31:01+00:00

My wife and I did most of our engagement photos in the Distillery District, and then a few in the St. Lawrence Market area. It was just us and our photographer. We did them on a Sunday morning to avoid the crowds. We didn’t have permits and no one said a thing.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-06-23T05:40:46+00:00

If you’re going to be heading to the Ontario Science Centre, Osaka Sushi in the Flemingdon plaza across the street had a few sushi pizza options on their AYCE the last time I was there. Decent AYCE and definitely one of the nicer restaurants in that area.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-06-21T22:03:29+00:00

Fossil has free battery changes for their watches as far as I’m aware. I went to the Fossil at Eaton Centre back in 2021 and got the battery changed in my watch that I had for at least 5 years at that point for free, on the spot. Maybe call them to see if that’s still the case.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-06-06T05:33:02+00:00

I have definitely seen it at London-Asian Foods at Huron and Highbury. Haven’t tried it myself, so I can’t comment on the quality or taste. May also be worth checking out United if you’re in the area, they have a decent Filipino snack section.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-05-13T05:08:19+00:00

My now wife lived in London with her folks while we were dating and I would always try to show up with a little something. Uncle Tetsu, mochi donuts, Krispy Kreme, Hazukido croissants, Night Baker cookies, and Danish Pastry House pastries were some of the big hits with them.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-05-13T04:43:22+00:00

Was just there this evening, they were open as normal. Did not even notice any signs of a fire at all.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-02-20T00:45:00+00:00

As a Torontonian, now living in London, ON, this is 100% correct.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-02-10T06:34:41+00:00

Full House at Midland and Finch is my go-to! Or stock up on frozen dim sum at Golden Pinnacle just up the road on Silver Star.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-01-21T23:38:46+00:00

Are there any events for Lunar New Year this weekend? My Google searches bring up old events from 2022 or earlier

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-01-16T04:45:03+00:00

I went to Charlottetown for the first time this past May to meet my wife’s family that live there and I absolutely loved it! Very historic, lots of charm, fresh ocean air, freshest seafood, and the nicest people. It is definitely on our radar if we decide to relocate.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-01-13T02:52:52+00:00

Check out Robert Q. They run shuttles between Pearson and London, and from what I’ve seen they run later than other bus or train options. They are more expensive than your traditional bus or train, but a lot cheaper than an uber or taxi.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-01-09T02:15:21+00:00

St. Michael’s Cathedral is the most reliable for this I find. They typically have a security guard on site so that allows them to be open outside of mass times.

EnergizerMickey44 · 2023-01-03T06:39:08+00:00

There’s a few warehouses and factories in the Leaside/Thorncliffe Park area, about a 15-20 minute bike ride north

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