Honey West Restaurant & Lounge

The food and the service was excellent. We had Prosciutto Philo Chicken, their pizza of the day, Italian red wine and a refreshing original tasteful virgin drink (which was an impromptu out-of-the-menu request I asked from the bartender). The palate experience was really good.

However, if you pay for a 60-dollar two-head light lunch, you expect a little upscale ambiance. Until our food reached our table, we were whining about the restaurant atmosphere.

Overall, I think we paid more than we came in for.

Honey West Restaurant is in 399 Elizabeth St.

Montana's Mediteranean Goat Cheese Chicken

Visited Montana's lately? You should. Because the Mediteranean Goat Cheese Chicken on their new menu is really good.

Montana's Burlington is in 3040 Davidson Court. Haven't dined there yet. I'm a frequent visitor of one of their Oakville branches, though. Their service has always been superb. It's on 3537 Wyecroft Road.

Photo from their website.

Caffe Demetre

An awesome dessert place in Burlington. The ambiance is cozy, the staff is friendly, and the dessert menu? Name it, they have it. Ice cream, crepes, pies, cakes, smoothies, lattes, hot chocolate... create your own if you must! This is paradise for anybody with sweet cravings! The best way to end a good date.

A good crowd always makes a good ambiance. I remember the patio almost always full in the summer. I wouldn't wonder why. Caffe Demetre Burlington is located at 1250 Brant Street, (905)331-6007. Photos credited to their website.

The 5 Drive-In Theatre

I have a thing for big screens and surround sound so I was never a fan of drive-in theatres. But if

1. You think $11 is a good deal for two (or three) movies (or $5 every Tuesdays),
2. You want to snuggle comfortably in your car while watching movies (not bad for dates... or for tagging along sleeping babies?),
3. You don't mind the acoustics of your car stereo (you'll tune in to your theatre's frequency for the movie audio),
4. You need a playground to entertain your kid/s while you watch your movies, or
5. You simply want the 1950's drive-in theatre experience
   

then try 5 Drive-In in 2332 9th Line Oakville. Check out their website for rates, promos, and schedules. Photo borrowed from their website. I could not see myself bringing a camera in a movie theatre, sorry.

One more thing, 5-drive in requests no outside food. I'm appalled why some people would bring their own.

Philthy McNasty's

Friday dinner was Philthy McNasty's in Burlington (1250 Brant St., 905-3198555, http://www.philthymcnastys.com/). Their famous wings was good. But their virgin Strawberry-Banana Daiquiri and Philthy Cheesesteak fell below our expectations.

Overall, it's just your ordinary sports bar, with ordinary interiors, and not-so-good service.
Photo borrowed from their website.

Two Weekends Left: Tulip Celebration in the RBG!

Two weekends to go!


A spring bloom must see! Please allow my snapshots to speak for themselves.

Cherry Blossoms in Spencer Smith

One of the many reasons why a bike ride along Spencer Smith Park calms my many senses.

Spencer Smith park is the heart of downtown Burlington. Any Burlington visit will not be complete without stopping by Burlington's window to Lake Ontario.

Tulip Celebration at the Royal Botanical Gardens

I just love tulips! This weekend, the plan was to check out the Tulip Celebration at the Royal Botanical Gardens. I wanted get some flora inspiration. Maybe it could jump start my amateur photography skills (if there's even any).

Until I found out that the hubby needs to work tomorrow. Bummer.

Nevertheless, if you guys haven't come up with anything to do this weekend yet, you may want to check out RBG's world-famous Rock Garden. Not just for the tulips in spring bloom, but for scavenger hunt, bbq lunch, live classical music and some expert gardening Q&A. The Royal Botanical Garden is located at: 680 Plains Road West. The Tulip Celebration is scheduled May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 to 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out their website for more details: http://www.rbg.ca/. The photos for this blog entry are credited to their web page. I am so wishing to be there tomorrow, and post my own photos.

Blossom City Chinese Restaurant

Unless you are travelling by feet, you are likely to miss Blossom City in downtown Burlington. It is the only Chinese restaurant downtown, the prices are very reasonable, the service is good, and they claim no MSG in their food.

I've had more authentic Chinese food, but not here in Burlington. So if you find your shoes in downtown Burlington and feel like having Chinese a la carte, Blossom City is located at 403 Brant Street. Their contact number is (905) 634-4611.

Bar/Grill Review: Milestones Grill + Bar

Ambiance? Posh. Casual. But posh.

Cocktail must try? Bellini.

Food? A+++++

News Flash? This Wednesday, April 29 from 4pm to close, Milestones will be having their Free Date Night. When you order any appetizer, entrée, or both, your date gets theirs free. Check out their website for more details: http://www.milestonesrestaurants.com/.

My Milestones experience was in Oakville (3529 Wyecroft Rd), and the dining experience exceeded our expectations. Milestones Burlington is in 1200 Brant Street. The photo I used for this entry is credited to their website.