New Spring Menu At Aroma Espresso Bar & Contest Details

You read that word right. Spring. It means that winter is now behind us. The snow has melted. T-shirt weather is on the horizon, and a brand new spring menu is now at Aroma Espresso Bar! Aroma Espresso Bar is spicing things up a little this year with the launch of brand new menu items and making some tweaks on some old favourites. With the launch a few days ago on April 18th, the new spring menu features a Harissa Tuna Sandwich and an option to add Spirulina (a natural algae powder) to a variety of drinks.

Harissa Tuna Sandwich

My personal favourite off of this spring menu is the new Harissa Tuna Sandwich which packs the heat but nothing that is too overbearing on your taste buds. Harissa is a North African hot chili pepper paste and used here as a hearty spread and foundation for this sandwich. It's stuffed with albacore tuna, hard-boiled egg, tomato, red onion and pickle, and served on a hearth-baked soft sesame and semolina bun, with a side of Kalamata olives.

Warm Grilled Chicken Salad

Aroma has always made some very delicious salads and I can definitely thank them for getting me into quinoa these days, because I got obsessed with it only after having their Quinoa Salad here. A popular choice among customers before, their new Warm Grilled Chicken Salad now comes with roasted garlic, eggplant, and roasted red pepper. A fantastic upgrade to an already great salad.

Beverages are of course what many go to Aroma for primarily, so it wouldn't be a new spring menu without some great new and innovative drinks. Spirulina shots are available for a limited time and you can add them to an Ice Lemon Mint or any other fruit smoothies or juices. Spirulina is rich in natural nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, and a great source of iron. Instead of taking an espresso shot, next time change it up at Aroma and take a healthy dose of Spriulina in your drink instead. And yes, it will indeed turn your drink green!

An Aroma signature, the Ice Lemon Mint is also featured on their spring menu and of course you will find all their other beverages and food you have already come to love including those addictive chocolates!

To celebrate the launch of their new spring menu, I want to give you all an opportunity to win a $50 gift card at Aroma! Don't just take my word for it, have a taste yourself. Head on over to my Instagram page HERE and enter! The deadline to enter is this Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 at 11:59PM EST. A winner will be randomly chosen and contacted the day after.

For 5 bonus entries to the contest, leave a comment and your Instagram handle below and let me know what your favourite thing to get at Aroma is! Good luck everyone!

CONTEST - Win a $100 VISA Gift Card with Meridian Credit Union

I have teamed up with Meridian Credit Union, an Ontario financial institution to help 1 lucky winner get a kick start on their savings goals and win a $100 VISA gift card! We all know you work hard everyday to earn those dollars, all to have it disappear on your next meal out. To help you save on your next meal or to even put aside the extra $100 in an investment, follow the rules to enter below. Note this giveaway is only open to Ontario residents.

Rules:

1) Follow me @theeverydayfoodie and @MeridianCreditUnion on Instagram
2) Like this picture on Instagram
3) Tag at least one friend in the comments on Instagram (each tag is 1 additional entry)
4) Optional: Repost this picture on Instagram for a bonus 5 entries (remember to tag me so I know you reposted) 
5) Optional: Visit my website (congratulations, you're already here!) and comment on the post below by leaving your Instagram handle and saying what you would use the $100 for to get a bonus 5 entries

Deadline to enter is at 11:59PM EST on March 12th, 2017. 1 random winner will be selected and announced the day after!

Winter Warmers - New Ramen Noodle Soup Bowl at Teriyaki Experience (Buy 1 Get 1 Free!)

Hate to say it but winter is still here and it seems like it is going to be staying a little while longer. As I write this now one of the biggest snow storms is happening outside my window, so it is of perfect timing that Teriyaki Experience is launching their Winter Warmers campaign to keep our mind, body, soul, and most importantly belly warm all winter long.

A brand new menu item is being offered at Teriyaki Experience where you can now order their new Ramen Noodle Soup Bowl with your choice of chicken, beef, tofu, or shrimp for the protein with a choice of a spicy or mild soup. They are also now permanently offering Miso Soup on the menu which is a favourite for many and a welcome addition. Like all their offerings at Teriyaki Experience you are still going to get the experience of watching your food come to life in front of your very eyes on their teppanyaki grill. Once your protein is cooked for your ramen, top it off with your choice of flavourful Asian-inspired secret sauces, vegetables, a hard boiled egg, and some nori.

There is currently also a "Share & Save" incentive going on right now where you can get $1 off any soup, or even get a coupon to a Buy 1 Get 1 Free ramen noodle soup bowl that will be perfect for you and a friend to enjoy!

All you have to do is visit HERE to register your name, email, and phone number to get that $1 off any soup savings. Also, once you share about the offer on your social media you'll then get that coupon for a free bowl of ramen noodle soup redeemable in store (printed coupon). These offers are only available for a limited time from February 13th to March 12th, 2017 so make sure you take advantage of this now. There's no easier or better way to stay warm!

Robbie Burns Day - Scotch Egg Club

An annual celebration, Robbie Burns Day is a tribute to the life, works, and spirit of the great Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759 to 1796). Celebrated every year on his birthday, January 25th, it encompasses more or less of formal gatherings involving the indulgence in a traditional Scottish meal, the drinking of Scotch whisky, and a recitation of the works made famous by Burns himself.

This year in Toronto, Tommy's Egg Kitchen made its Canadian debut putting together a public event called the Scotch Egg Club where acclaimed Scottish chef James Forrest hosted a scotch egg competition. The culinary competition featured six renowned chefs from across Canada who competed for the title of the best scotch egg. Guests than had the chance to eat and judge, tasting each of the finalists' scotch eggs to determine the ultimate winner. Not only was there an abundance of gourmet scotch eggs that night, but each egg was paired with a Dewar cocktail for the ultimate combination of Scottish fare.

The Scotch Egg Club takes place in cities around the world and is designed to celebrate two of Tommy Dewar's great passions: whisky and chickens. Not only did Tommy Dewar produce some of the finest whisky, him and his sons raised a collection of pedigree chickens which also laid some of the best eggs. This was the origin of the relationship between scotch eggs and whisky and the Scotch Egg Club was born!

Held at the Tommy's Egg Kitchen on King Street West, we were spoiled by an infinite array of the finest Scotch and Dewar's whisky cocktails, and of course six different versions of a scotch egg. After all the eggs were eaten and the votes were tallied, the winner came out to be Chef Adam Donnelley of Segovia Tapas Bar in Winnipeg! His winning chicken and foie gras Scotch egg recipe won the crowd over and will be the reigning champion of the Scotch Egg Club in Toronto. Looking forward to see what next year brings!

CONTEST - Dewars' Scotch Egg Club (Win Two Free Tickets!)

How do scotch eggs and whisky cocktails sound? Pretty good right!?! To celebrate Robbie Burns Day, join the fun at Dewars' Scotch Egg Club this Wednesday night where six renowned chefs across Canada will compete for the title of the best scotch egg! The Scotch Egg Club will take place in cities across the globe and is designed to celebrate two of Tommy Dewar’s great passions: whisky and chickens.

Guests will get a chance to eat and judge each of the finalists' scotch eggs to crown the ultimate winner! The best part of it all is that each scotch egg will also be paired with a Dewar's cocktail. This one night only event will be hosted by acclaimed Scottish chef James Forest.

Event Details:

What: Dewar’s Scotch Egg Club
Where: Tommy’s Egg Kitchen, 667 King Street West, 2nd Floor
When: Wednesday, January 25th 2017 from 7 P.M. - 10 P.M.

We are giving away two free tickets for you and a friend to attend this event!

Here is how to enter:

1) Follow @theeverydayfoodie on Instagram
2) Like the picture on Instagram
3) Tag at least one friend in the comments on Instagram (each tag is 1 additional entry)
4) Optional: Repost this picture on Instagram for a bonus 5 entries
5) Optional: Leave your Instagram handle in the comments section below HERE on this blog post for a bonus 5 entries

Deadline to enter is at 8PM EST on January 23, 2017. 1 random winner will be selected and announced shortly after.

Good luck!