Asadong Matua and the Taste of Home: Crave and Company at Bale Kapampangan
In this episode of Crave and Company, host Kyle links up with Mark from Lumikha Media for a cozy food trip to Bale Kapampangan, a fine-casual Filipino restaurant tucked in North York. From the outside, the place might look like fine dining—with its elegant plating and well-lit interiors—but once inside, the atmosphere is warm, familiar, and family-friendly. Balik Kapampangan was designed for moments […]
I Am Canadian. And I Am Filipino.
In this spoken word piece from Anjology, Anjo delivers a proud, poetic declaration of identity—one that stands firmly in two worlds. He isn’t a lumberjack, doesn’t own a dogsled, and still doesn’t know how to skate. But he can brave a snowstorm, wait eight hours in the ER, and say “po” when ordering a double double. […]
R&B Bread and Noodles: Taste of Ilocos, Heart of Ajax
At the heart of Ajax, Ontario, tucked between suburban streets and local shops, sits a humble Filipino restaurant with a bold spirit. It’s called R&B Bread and Noodles, and for many in the community, it’s more than just a food spot—it’s a taste of home. Founded by Rena, a former caregiver turned realtor turned restaurateur, R&B […]
Why “Lovely Pau”? A Story of Siopao, Survival, and Serendipity
“Who’s Lovely?” That’s the first thing many customers ask when they walk into LovelyPau. The answer? There’s no one named Lovely behind the counter. Lovely, it turns out, is the siopao. What started as a humble recipe shared between cousins has grown into one of the most loved siopao spots in Toronto. But this isn’t […]
Kaninong Boses ang Naririnig Mo?
Anjology | by Anjo A few weeks ago, Bell made an announcement. They had a “technical update.” That update blacked out the internet across Ontario, Quebec, and the entire Atlantic region. Two hours. No signal. They said it was a glitch. But how many times have we forgiven them for outages like this? I came […]
CRISPY, JUICY, UNHINGED: My Obsession with Mom’s Pan-Fried Buns in Toronto’s Chinatown
By Anne Wong Look, there’s this sizzle I can’t get outta my head. It’s like the soundtrack to my cravings. I’m talking about that glorious, golden crackle from Mom’s Pan Fried Bun on Spadina. The place is tiny, but honestly, it’s where dough gets a PhD in delicious. Every bite? Like being bear-hugged by your […]
Decal Bros: From Struggle to Stickers
Kabuhayan | by Anjo Life in Canada was tough for Anthony Sabala. There were days he couldn’t pay rent. Sometimes, his income would be seized because of debt. “Wala silang pakialam kung may pambayad ka. Kinuha nila,” he says. But in that low point, something sparked. Anthony and his brothers started small. During the pandemic, they bought […]
From Apartment Stove to Toronto’s Favorite Chicharon: The Mang Mars Story
Before the storefront, before the frying stations and the delivery trucks, there was just a man in his apartment kitchen—frying pork rinds and peanuts, one batch at a time. Mang Mars (Mar Pablo Mallari) came to Toronto in 2008. A Kapampangan-Bisaya from Guagua, Pampanga, he never planned to become a food entrepreneur. His life revolved […]
The $20 Craving: Kyle’s Search for Delimondo Corned Beef in Toronto
Fresh from a trip to the Philippines last October, Kyle returned to Toronto with a suitcase full of essentials—including multiple cans of Delimondo Corned Beef. But several months later, his stash had run dry. And so began the hunt. Featured in the latest FTV Vlog, Kyle heads to Toronto’s Little Manila at Wilson and Bathurst, hoping to track down […]
Ribs, Memories, and the Last Hooters in Toronto
Anjo took a nostalgic trip downtown to the Hooters at Adelaide and John—the last remaining location in Toronto, and one of only three left in Canada. The reason? A surprisingly good deal: $11.99 for half a rack of ribs with fries. In a time when combo meals elsewhere can cost $17–20, it’s a steal. But […]
