The 6ix
Toronto underwent a rebrand in 1834. Before that, it shared this four-letter name with a historic English city.
What is York?
Satan’s Slaves and Impetigore appear on this Indonesian director’s résumé—and he appears on Ebha’s list of directors she likes. Sweet dreams, everyone.
Who is Joko Anwar?
This man holds the title of “Ebha’s husband.”
Who is Addo?
Its Italian name means “pick me up,” and its coffee-soaked ladyfingers take that assignment seriously. Name this mascarpone-layered dessert.
What is Tiramisu?
Tiny chairs. Big feelings. A name every true Ebha expert should know. This is Ebha’s preschool.
What is Lillipods?
Some people attend Independence Day celebrations. Ebha creates them. This is the name of her Indonesian celebration in Toronto.
What is TO Celebrate ID?
Before the Toronto chapter, this Indonesian town was Ebha’s undergraduate home base.
What is Jatinangor?
Planning a surprise shoe purchase for Ebha? This number stands between “perfect fit” and “please keep the receipt.”
What is size 38?
We’re leaving Toronto’s restaurant scene and heading to Gresik. This local dish wins Ebha’s vote—and hopefully a place on her plate.
What is nasi krawu?
OISE has many professors, but this one takes the top spot in Ebha’s academic fan club. First and last name, please.
What is John "Jack" Millers?
Toronto’s 1998 municipal group project united Toronto, York, East York, North York, Etobicoke and this sixth municipality. Attendance was compulsory.
What is Scarborough?
Your spice rack has a dramatic backstory. This island group in Maluku was once the world’s sole source of nutmeg and mace. Name the island group.
What are the Banda Islands?
When sore muscles or a blocked nose enter the chat, this is Ebha’s go-to oil. We need the brand, not “the strong-smelling one.”
What is Olbas Oil?
Decision fatigue, but make it dinner: this Japanese dining style means “I leave it up to you” and lets the chef choose what you eat.
What is Omakase?
Child-sized furniture, carefully prepared spaces and independence are clues to this educational approach. “Let the toddlers run the meeting” is not its official name.
What is Montessori?
Ebha’s Toronto residential history could double as a TTC scavenger hunt. Name all four neighbourhoods or intersections where she lived.
What are Chinatown, Lansdowne, Ossington and Bloor–Yonge?
Neighbouring islands, surprisingly different wildlife guest lists: this invisible biogeographic boundary runs between Bali and Lombok, and between Borneo and Sulawesi.
What is the Wallace Line?
Ebha’s favourite business book has expensive taste: its title skips millionaires and billionaires and heads straight into this coaching league.
What is Trillion Dollar Coach?
You’ve been appointed curator of the Ebha-approved Toronto food tour. Name all three of her favourite spots.
What are Good Fork, La Bella Managua and Fresca?
You hide a toy under a blanket. The child knows it still exists. Name this cognitive understanding—the reason your disappearing act needs work.
What is Object Permanence?
Nicknamed the “Palace of Purification,” this Art Deco landmark proves that even Toronto’s drinking water can have a more glamorous address than you. Name the facility.
What is R.C Harris?
This Majapahit statesman is remembered for the Palapa Oath and his ambition to unite Nusantara. His to-do list was an entire archipelago.
Who is Gajah Mada?
On Ebha’s travel scoreboard, one U.S. city gets heart-eyes and one German city gets the side-eye. Name both: her top U.S. destination and the city she hates.
What are Pasadena and Frankfurt?
Amino acids meet reducing sugars, and dinner gets deliciously brown. Name this reaction behind much of the flavour of seared meat and toasted bread.
What is Millard Reaction?
“I can’t do it alone, but I can with a little help.” Vygotsky gave the gap between those two ability levels this name.
What is the zone of proximal development?