Tochi's Hut

The plaza outside my house hasn't been doing very well over the years. Numerous grocery stores have come and gone. However, last year, the plaza underwent a massive renovation led by the introduction of a new Planet Orangics store. The plaza did look a lot better, but I was bemused at how an organic food store would survive. My mom and I always wished that a Chinese restaurant would open at one of the empty storefronts.

A few weeks back, I noticed another Planet Orangics store had opened 10 minutes drive away. WTF? Then, as I was driving back yesterday, I noticed that the Planet Orangics store at my plaza had closed!!! Their storefront sign had been dismantled.. wtf. I drove up to check out the "Closed" notice on their door when I realized a new restaurant was opening soon next door.

Phoenix Restaurant. Ok.. whatever. Wait.. what's that giant poster with Chinese on it?!? Wait a sec?!? Is that 金鳳 -- one of my most favourite Chinese restaurants in town (I go several times a month)?!?! They are opening a new branch 5 minute walk from my house!!!! XDDDDDDDD

This is too good to be true!!! My dream is turning into reality... this is by far the best news I have had all year. I could hardly contain my excitement as I raced home and called my mom to convey this awesome news.

WOOT!! I will never go hungry now. :)