OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY: Western cuisine

I had dinner at this restaurant in West Edmonton Mall. I felt like pasta that day so my friend and I decided to eat in a restaurant specialized in spaghetti. The design of the restaurant environment is a classic Western design. I went there a bit late so there weren't too many people. They close pretty early... around 9? we were the last ones there. So I recommend that you go earlier =)  

Their menus puts the diner in an nostalgic mood. There are photographs that describes the history of this restaurant, which makes it a good place to take anyone that is visiting Edmonton =) 

Overall, I think this restaurant is a good place to take your friends for a dinner table chat if you aren't too picky with your food =)

Sorry I don't know how to rotate this after I upload it and I already deleted the one in my iphone ><

 Most meals are served with a salad and bread. 

 

The bread is just normal bread, but they are served with whipped butter and whipped garlic butter. I loved it! <3 Whipped butter is more creamy and light (in texture) compare to ordinary butter. 

 

The steak in this restaurant is very good! It is served with pasta, mushrooms and veggies. The steak is done just right (my friend picked medium rare), and it is juicy and tender.  

Price: Around $30 CAN

Rating: 4/5

Spaghetti in clam sauce

With this semi-historical setting, I naturally expected an authentic plate of spaghetti... which turns out to be not the case..... The pasta is still good. But personally I like thinner spaghetti (not referring to capellini or other types of pasta, yes, there are different thickness of spaghetti even WITHIN the catagory itself, many people misunderstand me when I bring up this point haha). My friend commented on how Old Spaghetti Factory is like a factory that mass produce spaghetti and in turn sacrifice the authentic taste of spaghetti. It might be too harsh to call it cafeteria spaghetti, but that's the feeling it gave me. I still like the plate, and must be Way better than what you ate in cafeteria back in high school. But I think the sauce is pre-made then top over the pasta and serve.

Price: Around $10 CAN (for this price, it's an acceptable plate of spaghetti =))

Rating: 3/5

Glimpse of their menu. You can also take away this paper menu.

BAVIPHAT: Paprika~Trouble Out Emulsion Review

Baviphat, with their fruits and vegetables packaging is certainly one of the most cutest natural packaging out there. Familiar with the benefits of natural fruits and veggies, these packaging turns application of products into an infusion of nutrients into the skin. However, cute packaging is nothing if the product isn't good. (Other Baviphat product reviews coming soon)

Although it is not the best in hydrating the skin, I find this emulsion has good oil control properties, as well as acne prevention!! <3 I would highly recommend this product to those that have combination/oily skin like me. I use this product in Edmonton spring (daytime) , it is useable even in dryer weathers and although I would have to increase the amount compare to warmer countries, or else, it may be a bit dry. I don't think this is suitable for winter in dryer countries. A thing worth noting is that you can use this over acne and it doesn't cause you to break out more! What I don't like about this is that absorption is only so-so. Overall, I still think this is a good product that I recommend =)

 

Baviphat also have yellow and green pepper targeting other skin problems =)

Pros: 

- Oil control

-Acne prevention

-Can use over acne

Cons:

-absorption is so-so

Price: (don't quite remember) Around or Below $100 HKD

 Rating: 3.5/5

PHYSICIANS FORMULA: Custom Eye Enhancing Gel CreamLiner Review

     I absolutely adore this eyeliner!! This eyeliner comes in a set three colours, there are several sets. (I remember one of them is purple *.* on my wishlist!) I got the green one. This cream liner is REALLY creamy. The smooth texture is gentle on the eye. Compare to gel liners, cream liners are easier to slide on, and it takes longer to dry up due to it's creamy nature. This liner is also waterproof.

 This is perfect of a edgy twist to the ordinary black and brown. The dark green gives a mysterious look that defines your dark-set eyes. The chic bright blue perks up your fashion senses. Lastly, let the exotic green refreshes your makeup with a coloured glance wherever you look =)

3G- Green Eyes with shimmer strips

As you can see, these colours are very pigmented. A solid eyeliner defines your eyes like no other.

Pros:

- Creamy, easy to glide on, great texture!

-Waterproof

-Pigmented colours 

-Doesn't smudge

Cons: 

-um..... can't think of any?? maybe the set has a set three colours and you might want other colours? haha

Price: Around $15 CAN

Rating: 5/5