ABOUT ME
My name is Melissa Mui and some would say that I’m quite the character with a large appetite! I’ve lived in Ottawa all my life and have seen this city evolve! I graduated as a Registered Nurse with a side passion for food, but like my city, my passion has evolved into something more. It’s become my vision to put the spotlight on eating and buying locally, so that my city and passion can grow side by side. I have seen the hardwork, dedication, and sacrifices it takes to run a restaurant. My family owns Sabai Thai Cuisine, a Thai restaurant in the heart of Kanata, Ottawa. With the knowledge of restaurant management, I truly understand the inner workings of the restaurant industry. And now knowledge on restaurant management and food/tourism blogging have become my powerful tools to share with my community.
Creative Milestones
Narcity Host & Content Creator
October 2021. Serving up the next big thing! I am an official freelance host for Narcity Canada & Narcity Ottawa. I discover and showcase the hottest and trendiest topics all across Ottawa and beyond through my lens.
CTV News
In April 2020, I launched a “Ottawa’s Restaurant Directory” on #nationaltakeoutday as a useful tool for the community to know which restaurants are currently available during COVID19. I managed to get over 100+ businesses before the launch and it got an unbelievable amount of support that even CTV news interviewed me on television!
CBC News
In April 2020, I worked with CBC News for their “Bright Spot” campaign which featured my homemade recipes! What a milestone it is to be featured on the news twice now!
20,000 Followers on Instagram
I started my food blogging on Instagram and finally hit the 10K mark on November 2019, What made this extremely memorable was when Mayor of Ottawa Jim Watson personally gave me a shoutout on his Instagram to wish me a happy 10K! I reached 20,000 followers back in August 2021!
Femme Stories Interview
July 2021. Melissa’s Instagram was my guilty pleasure during the start of the pandemic, she legit entertained me and took away the stress of the uncertainty of the times.
Radio Show
I had the pleasure to be featured on CHUO89.1FM radio station back in July 2019. We discussed all the newest and latest food trends in Ottawa.
South East ON, Tourism
My first tourism blogging experience back in February 2020. An unforgettable moment to be chosen to showcase all the hidden gems in Cornwall, ON. I even stayed at a Georgian Manor (oldest building in Cornwall) and had a $100 gold truffle burger.
Rideau Centre BIA
I would have never thought of collaborating with one of the most known associations in Ottawa! They help run famous events and share upbeat Ottawa culture!