Monthly Archives: January 2014

Greek Food at Loui’s Kouzina

Posted on January 21, 2014 by stenoodie

Loui’s Kouzina is a highly rated Greek restaurant located at Woodbine and 16th Ave. in Markham. I was very excited to see what it would be all about and dined here with my mom after the first Zumba session of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged food blog, foodie, garlic bread, Greek cuisine, Greek food at Loui's Louzina, Greek food in Markham, Greek restaurants in Markham, Gyro Plate, Loui's Kouzina, Markham, Moussaka, restaurant review, take-out, Village Salad | Leave a comment

Green Grotto Tea Room

Posted on January 20, 2014 by stenoodie

This is going to be a super brief food blog entry. Green Grotto Tea Room is located near Steeles and Warden in Markham (also where a T&T Supermarket resides). It’s a casual space for youngsters to gather and chat over drinks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Asian, bubble tea, chicken nuggets, desserts, drinks, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Green Grotto Tea Room, Markham, relax, review, rice, snacks, study, tea room | 4 Comments

Skiing at Blue Mountain!

Posted on January 19, 2014 by stenoodie

The very first time I squeezed my little feet into snug ski boots and attempted to glide my way down a barely-there hill on a pair of skis, I was in grade five. I chose to spend several weeks in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged Blue Mountain, Canada, skiing, snow, winter sports | 5 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Family

Posted on January 18, 2014 by stenoodie

Family: Travelling together no matter what and no matter where. =)

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Canada, gaggle, geese, postaday, weekly photo challenge | 15 Comments

Raku Ramen & Izakaya [Defunct]

Posted on January 17, 2014 by stenoodie

I found myself at another izakaya after visiting Nomé Izakaya recently. This time, I was in the mood for some sushi and ramen since I didn’t get the chance to have any last weekend. It was perfect since there was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Chicken Soft Bone, food blog, foodie, izakaya, Japanese, Markham, Raku Ramen & Izakaya, ramen, restaurant review, Spider Roll, Takoyaki, Tonkotsu Ramen, uptown | 2 Comments

Birthday Celebration at Nomé Izakaya

Posted on January 16, 2014 by stenoodie

My friend Gen celebrated her birthday at Nomé Izakaya this past weekend. We were a big group of close to 30 people and Nomé was able to accommodate us very well by reserving three long tables for us near the entrance of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @nomeizakaya, Apple Salmon, Baked Oysters, Black Cod, Buttered Scallop & Shrimp, Creamy Mentai (Crispy) Potato, Deep Fried Pork Belly, First Kiss Oysters, food blog, foodie, izakaya, Japanese cuisine, Karaage, Korean Style Beef Sashimi, Kusshi Oysters, Maguro & Avocado Tartare, midtown, Nomé Izakaya, Octo-Wasabi, restaurant review, Takoyaki, tapas, Toronto, Tuna Tango, Unagi Risotto | 4 Comments

Protected: Examination for Discovery

Posted on January 15, 2014 by stenoodie

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Okonomiyaki Galore at Okonomi House

Posted on January 14, 2014 by stenoodie

Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake where the word okonomi means “what you like” or “what you want” and yaki means “grilled” or “cooked” (Thanks Wikipedia!). Okonomi House, located just a three minutes’ walk from the Yonge & Bloor subway … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged bonito flakes, flying, food blog, foodie, Japanese cuisine, Okonomi House, okonomiyaki, restaurant review, Seafood Deluxe Okonomiyaki, seaweed, Toronto, Yakisoba, Yorkville | 6 Comments

Sharing Meat-based Tapas at The Black Hoof! [Defunct]

Posted on January 13, 2014 by stenoodie

The Black Hoof is a foodie’s adventure come true. The shareable dishes, mostly of meat, are very distinctive and uniquely assembled for ideally two people to share. On this promising night, five friends and I gathered to dine at this … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @TheBlackHoof, Ants on a Foie, Apple Skillet with Cheddar Ice Cream, bone marrow, Charcuterie, downtown, food blog, foodie, Fried Chicken & Jellyfish, horse tartare, meat, Pork Carnitas Tacos, raw meat, restaurant review, sharing, tapas, The Black Hoof, Toronto | 8 Comments

Pyung Won House (Korean restaurant)

Posted on January 12, 2014 by stenoodie

This is one of the many Korean restaurants located at the Yonge and Finch area (uptown Koreatown). Pyung Won House is situated right below the popular Princess Café and across from the subway. It is a modern Korean restaurant that … Continue reading →