Food Review: Richmond Court

On my "work trip" up in Richmond Hill, we went to the local eats.

For breakfast, my co-workers and I had a nice meal at Richmond Court in Times Square (Hwy 7/Leslie).

Medium busy on a Saturday morning, we head in with hungry stomachs to start our work day.

Along with the regular "big" menu, they have a morning breakfast menu that is dirt cheap. One of my favorites is ordering #F, Butter pineapple bun (HK style hot milk tea included).

A toasted pineapple bun with a slice of butter was an indulgence that I enjoy whenever I make it uptown for some chinese grub.

Their "hot milk tea" is definitely a good tea. It wasn't too watery. Of course it would have been much better had they use condensed milk instead of evaporated milk. My preference.

Other tasty morning items:

Bean Curd wrap, Congee and Sweet & Sour Soup

Ha Gow (a dim sum favorite, steamed shrimp)

Since my younger days, I've frequent Richmond Court on and off since I was a young little girl. And to this day it has never disappointed me. 

Rate it 4/5 for it's consistency.

Food Review: Eggs Memphis (Insomnia)

BRUNCH IN NOVEMBER

Insomnia Restaurant and lounge

Insomnia does eggs benedict in so many different ways....

Eggs Benedict

Eggs Charlotte

Eggs Lorraine

Eggs Isabelle

Eggs Florentine

Eggs Manami (gluen-free)

Eggs Memphis

During a celebratory brunch, we both ordered the Eggs Memphis because of one ingredient: Pulled Pork

After a successful pulled pork meal many weeks ago, I was hooked. And when Insomnia had a pulled pork eggs Benedict, I just couldn't resist. 

The Eggs Memphis was absolutely delicious. 

Salad | ..... Evenly distributed dressing on every leaf

Pulled pork | ........ Sweet and melts-in-your-mouth

Poached eggs | ....... Ooooozing liquid gold, cooked perfectly

Potatoes | ....... Pulled pork flavored -aaamazing

And to end (and/or start) it off with a taste of sweet, we got a blueberry smoothie. Not fatty at all, it was a very refreshing smoothie. However, taste wise, it was a bit too watery. =0(

Overall, it was a incredibly delicious meal! 

Full stars today 

* * * * *

Saturday service: Very good AND it was incredibly busy

Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express (Richmond Hill)

Had some business up in Richmond Hill last week and so we stayed at Holiday Inn Express just north of Hwy 7 just off of Leslie Street.

Across the street from the chinese plaza, Times Square, this spacious and modern hotel had a nice first impression. 

The foyer had a wide foyer traffic area and off to the side a comfy sitting area. Just behind the sitting area, they had a complimentary computer (Apple iMac) for patrons to use, right by the elevators. And even further into the hotel, still in the lobby, they have a nicely arranged lounge/sitting area that doubles turns as their breakfast area. It is very spacious and open.

The amenities were very clean and modern. Our double bed room had a very nice long headboard that stretches from one bed to the other. I like how there's lots of counter space by the television. They have a desk area near the window for any needed sit down work, but I do prefer my bed! =0)

Of course, one of the perks of staying here was the complimentary breakfast. With a good size menu, they also provide a few "hot" options such as make-it-yourself pancakes, scramble eggs and sausages.

I opted for a bagel/sausage/cream cheese trio with a side of scramble eggs and an Activia yogurt.

The service was also very pleasant and the location was convenient. 

Overall, I would rate this 4.5/5 stars