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MRK at the 2012 Observer Food Awards

Last night I attended the Observer Food Awards at Devon House. Restaurants and foodies alike came together for an epicurean adventure. The festivities started off with the award show, categories such as Best Late Night Bite, Best Place for Lunch and Chef on the Rise, were awarded. OMG Restaurant & Coffee Bar stole the show taking home not one, not two, but three awards, including Best Kept Secret. 

This is the first time I attended this event and I must say it was every foodie’s dream. Here are my 10 BESTS for the night:

  1. South Beach Cafe’s Medium Steak- These guys know that medium means medium. The steak was tender, flavourful and of course pink in the middle.
  2. Rockhouse Hotel’s Crayfish Mac & Cheese - I am not a big seafood fan but this was definitely a hit. The crayfish wasn’t overpowering and it added a great twist to a classic dish.
  3. Cafe Blue’s Blue Mountain Fog - You all know I am a Cafe Blue fan girl, so hitting up their booth was a must. The Blue Mountain Fog is a cold coffee drink made with Sangster’s Rum Cream. They weren’t serving my signature drink Orchid Oolong iced tea, but this was so good I went back for seconds.
  4. Spanish Court Hotel’s Booth -Can you say stylish, modern and chic? Because that is how I’d describe the Spanish Court booth. I loved the modern furniture and luxurious feel. As you stepped in, you were immediately transported to the Spanish Court experience.
  5. Variety - The variety booths provided something for everyone. Chinese to vegetarian and from gourmet to street food. 
  6. Seating, Seating, Seating-When I first arrived I must admit I was little disappointed with the lack of seating. However, after the awards were made and they opened main section of the venue, I was quite pleased that I did not have to spend most of the night on my feet.
  7. Well placed WATA stations: For a larger venue like this, it could have easily become like walking in a food filled desert, without a cold beverage to cleanse your palette. WATA did a great job of placing their stations, so there was always one close by. 
  8. Fiction Lounge:  The party did not stop in the Fiction area. I can’t say that there was a song played, that did not get the patrons up and on their feet and the vibe kept building till the wee hours of the morning.
  9. The Fashion - Trends spotted were: maxi dresses, chunky necklaces, the colours yellow & blue and wedges.
  10. Scotia’s Mini Fans- Kudos to Scotia for cooling down patrons with their portable electric fans, perfect for a hot summer night.

Overall, I must say my first time at the Observer Food Awards was a smashing success. Did you go to the Food Awards? What was your experience? Leave your comments in the box below.

MRK

Thrifty Finds: Market at the Lawn This past weekend I attended Market at the Lawn at Devon House. Market at the Lawn is a gathering of local businesses selling various goods from food to jewelry.  I nabbed these two gems for $500 each. I have been meaning to get a nice statement ring for awhile and despite the fact that I went with no intentions of purchasing when I saw this ring, I just could not resist. I love the antiqued look and the fact that it already goes with most of the things I have in my wardrobe.  The bracelet, another unexpected eye, caught my eye first and foremost because of the colour. I love bright colours and this shade of purple goes great with my skin tone. I always love a great deal, who doesn’t? Did you attend Market at the Lawn this weekend? What did you think? What did you buy? Share your comments below.  MRK

Thrifty Finds: Market at the Lawn

This past weekend I attended Market at the Lawn at Devon House. Market at the Lawn is a gathering of local businesses selling various goods from food to jewelry. 

I nabbed these two gems for $500 each. I have been meaning to get a nice statement ring for awhile and despite the fact that I went with no intentions of purchasing when I saw this ring, I just could not resist. I love the antiqued look and the fact that it already goes with most of the things I have in my wardrobe. 

The bracelet, another unexpected eye, caught my eye first and foremost because of the colour. I love bright colours and this shade of purple goes great with my skin tone.

I always love a great deal, who doesn’t? Did you attend Market at the Lawn this weekend? What did you think? What did you buy? Share your comments below. 

MRK

M*RKventures: Body Transformation Contest It has been awhile since I have done a M*RKventures post, ever since my last business idea was shelved to be revisited on a later date. It forced me to think long and hard about  what I really wanted to do with my life. For the first time, the girl with the five-year plan had no plan.  Of course, I had a brand spanking new BFA in Graphic Design from SCAD, but the design world seemed like a love but not a calling. I spent a year basically bumming it, until The 42 Ways Challenge and then M*RKologie was born, two things I loved but I ultimately was not getting paid for.  How could I make money doing the things I loved, helping people and fashion? I am not sure when the idea hit me, it must have been around January when I found out about the world of Image Consultanting, and suddenly it all clicked, THIS is what I was meant to do. It was all the things I loved rolled up into one juicy package.  So what does this have to do with this body transformation contest? Everything! As an Image Consultant my appearance will be my biggest advertisement, so I have to be in tip top shape. I started on a new skin regime to get rid of my pesky acne (more posts on that later), and this is the second phase, getting in shape. So for 12 weeks I will be taking part in Fit Farm’s Body Transformation Contest. Each week I will be posting my progress and you will get to see it all unfold. I am super excited about this, because looking good and more importantly being healthy and feeling good are important to me. If you’re interested in joining the contest and getting in shape along with me, contact Fit Farm for more information. MRK

M*RKventures: Body Transformation Contest

It has been awhile since I have done a M*RKventures post, ever since my last business idea was shelved to be revisited on a later date. It forced me to think long and hard about  what I really wanted to do with my life. For the first time, the girl with the five-year plan had no plan. 

Of course, I had a brand spanking new BFA in Graphic Design from SCAD, but the design world seemed like a love but not a calling. I spent a year basically bumming it, until The 42 Ways Challenge and then M*RKologie was born, two things I loved but I ultimately was not getting paid for. 

How could I make money doing the things I loved, helping people and fashion? I am not sure when the idea hit me, it must have been around January when I found out about the world of Image Consultanting, and suddenly it all clicked, THIS is what I was meant to do. It was all the things I loved rolled up into one juicy package. 

So what does this have to do with this body transformation contest? Everything! As an Image Consultant my appearance will be my biggest advertisement, so I have to be in tip top shape. I started on a new skin regime to get rid of my pesky acne (more posts on that later), and this is the second phase, getting in shape.

So for 12 weeks I will be taking part in Fit Farm’s Body Transformation Contest. Each week I will be posting my progress and you will get to see it all unfold. I am super excited about this, because looking good and more importantly being healthy and feeling good are important to me.

If you’re interested in joining the contest and getting in shape along with me, contact Fit Farm for more information.

MRK

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