Mary Chong

Mary Chong is a travel writer based in Toronto Canada. Food and travel go hand-in-hand, or hand-to-mouth, and Mary is always on the hunt for sweet smoked barbeque meats or succulent lamb (be it a roast, leg, chop, shank or kabob). She shares her adventures on her website Calculated Traveller Magazine. Mary is a member of the International Food, Wine, and Travel, Writers Association, and the Society of American Travel Writers.

Beer History, a Genny and a Bratwurst at Genesee Brew House Rochester NY - Honey Brown Bratwurst

Beer History, a Genny and a Bratwurst at Genesee Brew House Rochester NY

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Dining at the Genesee Brew House next to the iconic Rochester New York Genesee Brewery is like dining in beer history. It’s a full-on beer destination experience featuring beer, food pairings, brewery tours, beer tastings and a gift shop dedicated to good ole “Genny.” Location: Genesee Brew House, 25 Cataract Street, Rochester, [amazon_textlink asin=’1905131704′ text=’New […]

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Kirin and Kushikatsu at Oyaji no Kushiya Shinsekai Main Store in Osaka Japan

Kirin and Kushikatsu at Oyaji no Kushiya Shinsekai Main Store in Osaka Japan

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In Osaka, Japan, the reggae music fills my ears while a Volkswagen van sits in plain view in the middle of the room. It’s a contrast to my senses as me and my traveling companions share Kirin draft beer and Kushikatsu (skewers) of deep fried goodies at Oyaji no Kushiya Shinsekai Main Store. Location: 2-4-14

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Supermoon Japanese Cheesecake in Streetsville Ontario Canada

Supermoon Japanese-Style Cheesecakes in Streetsville Ontario Canada

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Toronto Japanese-style cheesecake fans are raving about the latest food craze to hit the city and are willing to stand in long lineups to wait for the coveted treats to emerge from the oven. Supermoon Japanese -Style Cheesecakes brings this popular new foodie favorite out of downtown Toronto to the suburbs of Mississauga with their

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I Love Pho – Asian Cuisine in Mississauga Ontario Canada

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Fresh, delicious Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai cuisine that reminds you of that last trip to South East Asia is found in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario at Mississauga’s I Love Pho. It perfectly brings back those memories of your last trip to [amazon_textlink asin=’148492911X’ text=’Saigon’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’9cb8cfaf-e283-11e7-a142-c169eec473c4′], [amazon_textlink asin=’146546123X’ text=’Bangkok’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’

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Bamiyan Kabob Afghan Cuisine in Multicultural Mississauga, Ontario - Chicken Dinner

Bamiyan Kabob Afghan Cuisine in Multicultural Mississauga, Ontario

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At Bamiyan Kabob Afghan Cuisine in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, there is rarely a table available. They are THAT busy, and the food is THAT good. This jam-packed restaurant is bustling on the weekend when families (immediate and extended) flock here for their grilled meat and rice dishes. Everything at Bamiyan Kabob is freshly made by

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Sufra Restaurant Traditional Middle Eastern Cuisine in Amman Jordan - Mixed Grill Platter

Sufra Restaurant Traditional Middle Eastern Cuisine in Amman Jordan

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The aroma of traditional [amazon_textlink asin=’0375405062′ text=’Jordanian cuisine’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’404a8479-c4a6-11e7-a7b2-fb58ab2f30d1′] fills the air as my mouth waters in anticipation at Sufra Restaurant on Rainbow Street in Amman Jordan. As the menu says “Sufra captures the spirit of the Jordanian palette and the hospitality of its people.” Menu: Serving a wide range of traditional

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Jardin Nelson - Garden View Dining in Old Montreal Quebec - Rabbit Crêpe

Jardin Nelson – Garden View Dining in Old Montreal Quebec

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A meal at Jardin Nelson is like dining in Mother Nature’s home. Surrounded by hanging gardens overflowing with flowers galore it’s a unique al fresco dining experience when visiting historic Place d’Armes in Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Location: 407, place Jacques-Cartier, Old Montreal ([amazon_textlink asin=’1743215509′ text=’Quebec’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’theyums-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’3c6a1d3b-b1df-11e7-b411-a3da2b375334′]) Menu: It sounds like a cliché,

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Pizzeria Moretti in Montreal Quebec where modern meets tradition

Pizzeria Moretti in Montreal Quebec where modern meets tradition

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Stumbling upon a great food find is the best memory one can have while traveling and I look back at that chance visit to Pizzeria Moretti in Montreal, Quebec, with a smile. With exceptional service, a great dining atmosphere, and yummy eats, this local Italian eatery in the urban residential district of Griffintown is an

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Buon Appetito at Trattoria Timone Ristorante Italiano Oakville Ontario - Osso Buco

Buon Appetito at Trattoria Timone Ristorante Italiano, Oakville Ontario

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Located in a suburban entertainment complex in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, next to a massive movie theatre lies the dining establishment, Trattoria Timone Ristorante Italiano. With a glow in the dark mini golf course, fast food restaurants, and bars nearby it’s an unlikely location for an upscale restaurant, but don’t let the location steer you away.

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