Dimsum at Bonflavor

Shrimp Har Gow @ Bonflavor

We went for brunch on a weekday and we were pretty much the only ones at Bonflavor. The place was very modern and felt upscale, at least compared to the ambience of the previous Best Dragon Seafood Restaurant. As the place was supposed to be fancier, there were no pushed dimsum carts. But like other places, we still did order our dimsum via pencil and paper.

The dishes didn’t take long to arrive and I have to say it was actually good dim sum. The taro puff was good (not all dimsum places make this well) and the hargow was packed with shrimp. But while it was good, we didn’t think it was worth the premium at $5-6 per order. It was still dimsum. Presentation was good and service was ok.

Taro Puff, Turnip cake, and Pork & Crabmeat Shiu Mai @ Bonflavor

BBQ Pork Puff @ Bonflavor

We might come back to try the other dishes or maybe on another weekday if we don’t feel like lining up for our usual dimsum spot.

The Traveling Yorkie: Grand Bend for Dog-owners

Yorkie @ Grand Bend 

We took our almost 7-year old Yorkie with us to Grand Bend, and while there were some limitations, I can say that you will pretty much be ok to bring your furbaby along.

Grand Bend, ON

We stayed at the pet-friendly Bonnie Doone Manor. There was a pet-fee, but that was not different from any other place we have stayed and brought our Traveling Yorkie along. There are also other pet-friendly hotels/lodges/inns in the area. 

Walking along Main St., we did not really bring her inside the stores, nor did I see other folks do that. We did a tag-team on who would stay with her just outside.

For meals, Coco’s clearly called out that they were dog-friendly, where they can stay right beside you in the patio. 

pet-friendly Coco's @ Grand Bend

The Growling Gator would allow you to have your dog tied outside by the grass but you would be separated by a fence. This arrangement might be fine for your Fido, but it would definitely stress our Yorkie.

Pizza place and Dairy Dip has outdoor seating where you can bring your pet. We grabbed some fish and chips over here. They even have a water bowl to make sure pets weres well-hydrated.

Now, the beach does not allow dogs. Grand Bend is an internationally recognized blue flag beach which has very strict standards. Dogs are only allowed in parking areas, on walkways and promenades in the back beach area. However, between May 15th to September 15th dogs are allowed on the beach before 8am and after 8pm and must be leashed. So, our cutie Yorkie managed to get close to the waters for our morning walk at 730am!

dog beach @ Pinery Provincial Park

8Km away, though, at Pinery Provincial Park, they have two dog beaches and they are awesome! So, you can go there as well!

Overall, the area is a great place to spend time with the whole fam, no matter how many legs they have!