Monthly Archives: January 2015

Montana’s BBQ & Bar (Richmond Hill)

Posted on January 31, 2015 by stenoodie

After watching “Into the Woods”, Tracy and I ventured over to Montana’s BBQ & Bar for a yummy dinner. The restaurant was packed inside on a Friday night and there were actually many celebrations dinners going on — over the … Continue reading →

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Sampling Cupcakes from The Sugar Tooth Fairy!

Posted on January 31, 2015 by stenoodie

When I first received an e-mail from Tania, owner and operator of The Sugar Tooth Fairy, I was very excited! Tania owns her own cupcake business where she prides on creating cupcakes that defy most dry cupcakes and includes the unique … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Depth

Posted on January 30, 2015 by stenoodie

Earlier this week, when I was working in court for a seemingly endless job where the chairman seemed to like to ask for readbacks, I snapped this photo when I was out during the morning break. At the time of taking … Continue reading →

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OJA Restaurant, Korean and Japanese cuisine

Posted on January 29, 2015 by stenoodie

I’ve been to this restaurant countless times before! This is an old favourite of mine that resides around the Yonge and Bloor intersection area. OJA Restaurant serves a mixture of Japanese and Korean food. I’ve been here for lunch, dinner, … Continue reading →

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Hana-Bi Sushi

Posted on January 28, 2015 by stenoodie

I’ve been to Hanabi Sushi at First Markham Place many times before. Their sushi is fresh and their sushi rolls are well made! It’s been a while since I had Japanese sushi so I was excited and happy to dine … Continue reading →

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Playing Omescape!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by stenoodie

Escape games are so addicting and fun! After Rosa and Anna told us about this new escape place that was opening up in Markham and also hearing Mel talk about Omescape (located in Markham at Woodbine and Esna Park), I knew … Continue reading →

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Pho Xe Lua (Kensington Market)

Posted on January 26, 2015 by stenoodie

After we played an intense game of Trapped in a Room with a Zombie, we headed for food! We settled on Pho Xe Lua which is a popular and almost ubiquitous restaurant chain that serves pho and Vietnamese dishes (it … Continue reading →

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Chi Star House

Posted on January 25, 2015 by stenoodie

I’m always starving after a court reporting job, so my mom and I headed to a Hong Kong style cafe that we haven’t tried out before called Chi Star House. It is located nearby a karaoke cafe and close to Premiere … Continue reading →

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Sonoya Japanese Noodle House

Posted on January 24, 2015 by stenoodie

Mandy, Wendy, and I were due for a catch-up. Since I am always on the hunt to try out new restaurants, I selected Sonoya Ramen House. It is located on the outside plaza strip of First Markham Place and incidentally … Continue reading →