Monthly Archives: August 2014

Noodle Star

Posted on August 19, 2014 by stenoodie

This restaurant, Noodle Star, is another variation of the many “Congee Queens”, “Congee Wongs”, and “Congee Times” out there. They’re Chinese-owned and run and serve everything from breakfast sets to lunch sets to dinner sets with anything from chow mein … Continue reading →

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Italian Dinner at Ponte Vecchio

Posted on August 18, 2014 by stenoodie

Last month, my mom and I had dinner at this fancy schmacy Italian restaurant, Ponte Vecchio, which is located in Niagara Falls in the Fallsview Casino. The atmosphere was romantic and the light fixtures were so pretty that I just … Continue reading →

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Green Grotto Tea Room (Hwy 7 & Warden)

Posted on August 17, 2014 by stenoodie

Did you know that there’s a Green Grotto Tea Room located at Highway 7 & Warden? It’s in the plaza where Paintlounge used to be and where that sushi restaurant, Gal’s Sushi, still is. During the break at one of our … Continue reading →

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The Winner of the Elephant & Castle gift card is…

Posted on August 16, 2014 by stenoodie

Good evening, everyone! I bet you’re all curious to find out who won the $50 gift card to Elephant & Castle from this week’s contest and giveaway! First of all, thank you to everyone who participated! Did you have fun? I … Continue reading →

Posted in Contest, Food | Tagged @BrooklinePR, contest, Elephant & Castle, food, foodie, free, fun, gift card, giveaway, newly renovated, online draw, participants, prize, pub, randomized generator, stenoodie, Toronto | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette

Posted on August 15, 2014 by stenoodie

There’s no doubt that this picture was the first one that popped into my head when I saw the theme for this week’s photo challenge. This was taken back in October 2010 when 1-3-5 celebrated our birthdays together!

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged postaday, silhouette, weekly photo challenge | 4 Comments

DiSCOVER One-year Reunion at Bannock

Posted on August 14, 2014 by stenoodie

I can’t believe it’s been a year since our DiSCOVER Trip to China with our Mon Sheong Youth Group. To celebrate and to reminisce a year’s passing since the trip, we gathered together at Bannock. Thank you, Wendy, for organizing the entire … Continue reading →

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Contest and Giveaway to Elephant & Castle!

Posted on August 13, 2014 by stenoodie

Hello, my fellow stenoodie readers! Thank you for tuning in and participating in our latest contest and giveaway! One winner will be picked to win a $50 gift card to Elephant & Castle on King Street. Here is how you participate in … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream at Marble Slab Creamery!

Posted on August 12, 2014 by stenoodie

I’ve been to Marble Slab Creamery twice before but this is my first blog post about it. 😀 Marble Slab is an ice creamery on Yonge near Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. They feature many many flavours of ice cream with … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Textures

Posted on August 11, 2014 by stenoodie

This picture is one that I took recently at Wasaga Beach. It was my first time there and I definitely had to stick my feet in the water to see what it was like. It was neat to see that … Continue reading →

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Partial SMC Reunion at Beerbistro

Posted on August 10, 2014 by stenoodie

Beerbistro is a popular place to hang out for food and drinks, and especially for beer given their name. My friends and I have tried on two occasions to make a dinner get-together here but failed for it to go … Continue reading →