Moments no. 3

A little photo update of life over the past few months. Spring was spent checking out the many new art exhibitions popping up throughout the city - Winter Stations and everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything were my favourites. I attended Toronto Fashion Week for the first time (!), and went on a Jane's Walk through Toronto's Public Libraries. I met my favourite chef Sarah Britton of My New Roots at Good Egg in Kensington Market, which sparked a newfound interest and love for cooking. A number of beautiful cafes - ODIN, Boxcar Social, and Neo Coffee Bar - opened in Corktown, and have become a weekend morning ritual. Tickets to a TFC game marked the beginning of summer, and a few weekends ago I watched the Paris Saint-Germain vs. Benfica game which was a phenomenal experience. I recently celebrated my 24th birthday at Kasa Moto and The Chase, followed by a delicious brunch at Cluny in the Distillery District. It's been a great long weekend so far.

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Siesta Key

I recently spent a week in Siesta Key, Florida with my family. Siesta Key is a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota and the Siesta Key Beach was recently named the top beach in the U.S.A. My family has been vacationing in Siesta Key ever since I was a baby, but this was my first time back in over a decade. 

My time in Siesta Key was extremely low key. Days were spent at the beach or pool reading books, drinking American IPAs (Sierra Nevada! Kona Brewing Co.!) and just straight up relaxing. We spent one morning in downtown Sarasota, a quaint urban centre of pastel-toned buildings, retro neon signs, and manicured palm trees. In the evenings we often took Johnny's Free Ride - a free taxi service that often uses golf carts - to and from Siesta Key Village, a colourful, charming beach town on the island with lots of unique shops and restaurants. I especially enjoyed an Asian-inspired seafood dinner at The Cottage, Big Olaf's for ice cream, and Blasé Café for cocktails and live music. Back in our end of the island, Clayton's is a local grille house with amazing food, and Anna's Deli offers traditional deli "surfer" sandwiches that are deliciously simple and taste just like home. 

I love the Floridian way of life on the Gulf - taking it easy, enjoying each other's company, and eating well. I am already longing for my next trip back to Siesta Key.

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