6 years ago I worked at a doughnut place in Parkdale. Being the Diabetic that I was I couldn’t just eat every surgery morsel in the place, so I’d take a small walk to The Tempered Room to down a less surgery but equally carb-filled croissant,

5 years later we moved into the neighborhood and by chance, we befriended the new owners: Greg and Hum. when they invited me into their kitchen to take a few photos I jumped at the chance! Not only did they own the joint but they were the head chefs.

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Jordy Fujiwara - Marketer, Writer, Dungeon master and killer of all my current D&D characters. I know, I know! I should blame the dice…. I met Jordy at my local gaming shop (westend comics) down in #Parkdale and have become quick friends. He works with a slew of small local businesses including The Tempered Room as a marketer and has published 4 novels!

You can find him at https://jordyfujiwara.com/

“I believe that our species’ advanced ability to communicate is the most important and distinguishing factor in our short history on this planet. It’s what breeds technology and culture. Yet we’re still grounded in our basic biology. I studied social psychology in my undergrad, then went on to do an MBA in marketing not necessarily because I wanted to be really great at selling widgets, but because the world of commercial communication is utterly fascinating. It sits right at the forefront of the intersection of technology, culture, and biology.

Developing an expertise in this ecosystem will lead to much better marketing strategies, and allow the savvy strategist to anticipate what approaches will work well in the very near future.”

— https://jordyfujiwara.com/

The Tempered Room (Paris in Parkdale) - A peak behind the scenes

Portrait of Jordy Fujiwara - Marketer, Writer, Dungeon Master