My friend who introduced to some of the great local places to dine in London also recommended this frozen yogurt gem. Chil is a small dessert shop near the universities in London Ontario. This place was presented to me with a lot of hype, so my expectation were high…and it didn’t disappoint! I can’t eat dairy on the days that I sing, so I had to time my visit carefully, but this place was magical. I was told it was a frozen yogurt shop with greek yogurt as the base flavor for everything, along with some vegan options. The outside wasn’t anything remarkable, but the inside! It was so cute and the flavors were impressive, especially the super fruit and the original greek yogurt. They boast the largest available toppings of any frozen yogurt shop in Canada, and they don’t disappoint. They have everything from apple pie to golden oreos to warm white chocolate sauce and everything in between.
London by Local
I have a wonderful friend who went to school in London Ontario and she recommended to me some of the best local spots in London. Along with my own research I found my way to three places that are well kept secrets of London. Here are my top 3 spots to eat in London.
1. Thaifoon
This Thai restaurant is only open for late lunch and dinner, but it was worth the wait! With some great originals and a few fresh takes on traditional thai food, I’d definitely visit this spot again. It’s located downtown very close to Covent Garden Market, so it’s also convenient to get to!
- Early Bird
A restaurant with personality! This was featured on Food Network’s “You Gotta Eat Here” and once you walk in you can see why. It’s bright and colorful with band posters all over the walls, four elvis busts painted with KISS makeup, and a tiki bar in the back! I had the “Pancake Stack” and my friend had the “Toad in the Hole” and both had fun presentations and were creative interpretations of breakfast classics.
- The Salad Bowl
This spot is in Covent Garden Market, which seems to be a bit of a hub for activity in London. It has fantastic and highly customizable salads, with all sorts of variations for any diet restriction you may have. The staff was friendly and helpful and the final product was delicious and healthy; the latter of which isn’t always easy to find when traveling with a hectic schedule! Forgot to snap a picture by The Salad Bowl, but it’s not far from this Chocolate Factory stand!
Summer Day Trip in Canada
A few weeks ago I had the chance to do one of my favorite pastimes; go for a drive. We ended up at a small resort a couple towns away from my hometown and found a great view of one of the lakes. Summer is one of my favorite seasons in Canada, because it’s all about being outside and enjoying the season before winter comes and makes staying inside a little more appealing. This chambray shirt is from American Threads, the dress is LF, and the shoes are from Steve Madden. What is your favorite season?
Finding Kingston
I recently had the pleasure of spending time in Kingston Ontario with a good friend. Summer in Canada is so dreamy, time is spent by the lake, evening swims because it’s so humid, and exploring antique shops, ice cream stops, and taking in the experience of spending time nature. This trip was full of that! I had such a good time, and we even worked on some music while I was there. Nothing inspires good songs like good living! What are some memories you have made so far this summer?