Best of 2008

A quick list of some of my favourites from 2008:

1. Sushi chez Mom and Dad: Toro, maguro, shrimp, scallops, cucumber.



2. Omakase at Hiro Sushi



3. Pastrami sandwich at Katz's Deli, NYC


4. Guacamole at Rosa Mexicano, NYC


5. Chocolate iced cupcake at Magnolia Bakery, NYC


6. Veda's Choice at Mildred's Temple Kitchen



7. Dim sum at New Treasure Restaurant



8. Venison pate sandwich and arugula pesto pasta from All the Best Fine Foods



9. Vegetarian squid at Simon's Wok



10. Bozena Shero at Lalibela


11. Roast Pork at Bassell's, Niagara Falls


12. Udon chez Mom and Dad



13. Scallop pasta chez Mom and Dad



14. Pumpkin pie and blueberry grunt at Darcy's folks



15. Ham and cheese sandwiches chez Mom and Dad



16. Lobster salad sandwich chez Mom and Dad



17. Pork tenderloin, baked potato with sour cream and bacon, and mushroom risotto made by Darcy



18. My own grilled ham and cheese sandwiches on sourdough with an egg over easy



19. Grilled lobster sandwiches at Eat to the Beat


20. Pulled pork from Carolina Rib King at Burlington Ribfest


21. Momos from Kathmandu Restaurant at Tasty Thursdays


22. Chorizo Hash at The Kitchen


23. Garden Maki at The Kitchen


24. Banana and Jack at The Kitchen


25. Chocolate mousse at Lil Baci


26. Crab at the Smiths' on Fogo Island


27. Dessert dim sum at Susur



28. Crispy fishies at Meze


29. Fish and chips at Kingsway Fish and Chips



30. Pork thingie at excellent restaurant in Markham that Ming took us to



31. Mildred Pierce potluck at Diane's


32. Fries at Phil's BBQ



33. Blueberry pancake, turkey bacon, and hash browns by Darcy



34. Ragu at Mangia e Bevi


35. Tiramisu and bacetti at Mangia e Bevi


36. Taro puffs at Restaurant Lotte, Montreal



37. Mixed plate at Mazurka, Montreal


38. Homemade ham, cheese, basil panini, tomato salad, and buttercup squash soup at Koto's, Montreal


39. Toaste and poutine from Frites Dorees, Montreal



40. Tamago sushi at Ematei