On the hunt for a sweet treat and cuppa' tea to further introduce my darling newbie Aussie sister to the city - we took a 25-minute stroll to Kitten & the Bear. Having been warned of the simple, hardly-dining shop, we entered, turning a nostalgic faux glass doorknob to be greeted by a counter a brief three meters away. The cafe, former a shop front from where customers could purchase the Kitten & the Bear's fresh, homemade jams and stocked teas from Sloanes. I am glad that they have found space to fit two tiny tables, making it a delightful spot to sit and catch up with a bud.

Kitten & the Bear is owned by a husband and wife, I admire their passion for the products that they serve, I especially love the homey feel that the place provides. They also had big baskets of both peaches and nectarines plopped in a few corners of the cafe, they all looked so succulent and had us eager to get ordering.

In celebration of Parts and Labour's third year in Parkdale, they were having a $15 all-you-can-eat! With Pig head tacos, ribs, fried chicken and clam bake - which, I'm not too sure if the same items are on their regular menu.

Situated in the much more hipster side of this whole area (I'd think at least), we have a French-Canadian cuisine restaurant! We got to the doors 20 minutes earlier than they decided to open.

Sippin' a glass of Hendrick's Gin & Tonic ($8.00) - I ordered wanting a lemon lime bitters or vodka sunrise - but, I apparently shouldn't have been surprised that Canadian bars don't serve those types of drinks... But it was my first time having Hendrick's Gin and it was great! I loved how smooth and refreshing it was, especially with the squidge of lime.

And finally, after one and a half hours of sitting in our seats and nibbling on  popcorn drizzled in Sriracha sauce, they finally had the plates set out and ready for us to feast on!