Going to Canada

[Robojack]

Robojack... you live in Markham (a suburb of Toronto for people reading this who aren't familiar with the area). I love going to the Pacific Mall for food, toys, and other asian stuff. I've heard that there are better places in the area for just about anything a person could want. Is this true or do you find the best selection at the Pacific Mall?

Also, do you know any sushi resteraunts that haven't started freezing their fish yet? I know there are a number of them that are refusing to comply with the new by-law but I have no way to find out which ones those are.

I'm good for Tuesday or Thursday nights next week if we are having an evening get together while Nina is in town. Any other time will probably work for me after that if I have enough notice.

I agree with you. Pacific Mall is a great place to get food, toys, and other asian stuff. If you're looking for a one-stop shop location, then Pacific is probably one of the best. I personally go to Pacific to buy Gundam models (since they have one of the best Japanese model shops in town, Kuramai) and Japanese music, as well as to meet up with friends.

There are better places to get each of the things you mentioned, but you may have to do more running around Scarborough, Markham, and Richmond Hill (which is why I recommend Pacific). There are other places similar to Pacific, such as First Markham (Hwy. 7 and Woodbine Ave.), and Metro Square (on Steeles, just before Warden), and Times Square (Hwy. 7 and Leslie). While none of these places are anywhere as big as Pacific, they're all worth checking out if you have the time.

Regarding restaurants that freeze their fish, I'm sure if you call the restaurants, they'd be happy to tell you. I don't know of any in particular that don't freeze their fish. Myself, I'm free anytime on Tuesday and Friday. Other days, I have classes (university), and I'm sure most of you are spending Thanksgiving Monday with family and/or friends. It'd be great to meet up with a couple fellow Torontonians, including Nina, who's in town the next week.