I’ve just returned from a fantastic event called Night It Up Night Market, which takes place July 12 -14 at the Markham Fair grounds. This event raises money for Second Harvest and is run by an amazing group called the Power Unit Youth Organization.

What exactly is Night It Up? It’s an outdoor night market similar to the ones you see in Hong Kong, Taiwan and other places in Asia.  At Night It Up you will find an impressive line up of food vendors as well as entertainment. I was clearly there for the food. LOL.

These photos will give you an idea of what I ate:

a) cold noodles with peanuts, corriander, bamboo shoots and more b) Salted mandarin Juice c) Ice Volcano (had the marshmallow) d) Calamari Taco from @TheTacocat

I continued to nibble and try a few other goodies:

a) Green Tea Shaved Ice w/coconut from @ChillyRibbons (ps first franchise in Canada) b) Hachiko Hot Dog c) Dragon ball from @MenuFoodTruck d) oyster omelet (just snapped a photo – the line up was too long).

Here’s what you need to know about Night It Up:

Where? Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario

For parking info, shuttle bus info – please visit their website

When? Friday, July 12, 7pm – 12am, Saturday, July 13, 12pm – 12am, Sunday, July 14, 12pm – 8pm

Admission is free and all proceeds go to Second Harvest.

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I’m still on a no carb diet which means I’m still not eating sandwiches. SNIFF. However I did find some replacements that are a quick, tasty and affordable alternatives!!  As you know, (or might not know), I recently started a new job and even though I’m not crazy about the commute, I am THRILLED that the office is located near a lot of Asian Food. SCORE.

This is what I’ve been picking up lately for lunch.

$3.99

Basically it’s an assortment of spicy radish, seaweed salad (?), beansprouts and eggplant. All I know is that it’s tasty, it has no carbs and it’s cheap!!

$3.99

This spicy tofu dish provides me with some much needed protein. Can’t complain.

$1.50 each

These triangles contain a seaweed wrap, a filling (salmon) and a triangle of sticky rice. I’m in love with these triangles even if I can’t figure out how to properly wrap it up. Don’t get me started. I need a lesson despite the fact that there’s instructions on the wrapepr.

I’ve also discovered Shiso Tree  in Jtown and went running there after reading a blog entry from The Hungry Cat. I ordered an amazing meal for $8. Sadly I didnt have my good camera with me that day but will be returning!!

JTown: 3160 Steeles Ave. East

Foody Mart: 355 Bamburgh Circle

P.A.T. Central Market 675 Bloor St. W

Shiso Tree: 3160 Steeles Ave. East, Unit 1

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