Niagara Falls and Toronto

Yes, I'm doing it again.  A recent trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto tingled the taste-buds more than expected.  I share the following just in case any readers travel north of the border.  First off, there is a good deal of ethnic diversity in Canada, which is reflected in their restaurant options.  Second, there are a LOT of Indian restaurants and Italian restaurants (in this part of Canada, anyway).  Top of the mark was Moksha Indian, a quiet place off the tourist trail in Niagara.  Truly the best Indian I have had while travelling.  Traditional dishes mixed with highly innovative offerings.  The Garlic Naan comes with honey and the Papadums arrive formed into tents.  Both of these seemed to be Canadian twists which showed up in other restaurants, but the "peanut shooters" (sauteed peanuts with zingy veggies) appeared in shot glasses, which just tickled me pink.  As a second runner-up we have Aanch, a "modernistic" upscale Indian restaurant in Toronto (with prices to match) which also had innovative dishes, including a Jack Fruit Curry.  For a quick bite, try Fat Boy's Burrito Co, a chain, which offers hugely stuffed burritos (with some different fillings like cole slaw or fried pickles) which hit the perfect note after a long day of travel.  DO stick to the smallest size, which was a full meal, rather than the larger versions!  Canada is on the forefront of Beyond Meat distribution so you will see it at a growing number of establishments.  My initial taste test says that I like Impossible Burger more than Beyond Meat, but to be honest I would need a side-by-side comparison to truly judge it.  Last and most certainly not least is Sweet Jesus, a hole-in-the-wall soft ice cream shop which had a line out the door.  Not only is the ice cream incredibly rich but what they do to it with toppings is unheard of and mouth-watering.  Somehow, they have figured out how to roll it in toppings, and they have unique toppings!  Don't miss it.