Monthly Archives: July 2016

Weekly Photo Challenge: Details

Posted on July 15, 2016 by stenoodie

One of the fanciest restaurants I’ve been to thus far was Alo. This French-Canadian restaurant only serves a tasting menu and is one of the top ranked restaurants in Toronto. It is no surprise then that its food is not … Continue reading →

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Cuban Sandwiches at The Federal

Posted on July 14, 2016 by stenoodie

After realizing that the original spot that we wanted to enjoy brunch on a sunny Saturday was closed, I quickly looked up on Google and found The Federal, also located on Dundas Street West, had positive reviews for brunch and … Continue reading →

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First Time at Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake!

Posted on July 13, 2016 by stenoodie

After a nice olive oil tasting event and quick stop at Tsujiri, Betty and I walked over to Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake to see how the line-up fared. Ever since Uncle Tetsu opened in last year in March, I had … Continue reading →

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Kiu Japanese Restaurant

Posted on July 12, 2016 by stenoodie

Happy summer! This is especially felt by teachers and educators around the world who yearn for the summer holiday months especially when it gets to the midpoint of the year. Tracy and I had a great dinner at Kiu Japanese … Continue reading →

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Markham Rotary Ribfest 2016 — Media Tasting Tour!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by stenoodie

Markham Rotary Ribfest is held every summer at the Markham Civic Centre at 101 Town Centre Boulevard in Markham. This is every meat-lover’s dream and a definite mark of the summer months of barbecue season. This was actually my first … Continue reading →

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Haru Sushi Japanese & Korean Restaurant

Posted on July 10, 2016 by stenoodie

Again, thanks to social media and friends posting tantalizing food photos, I was alerted of this Japanese and Korean restaurant that I hadn’t been to before. Haru Sushi Japanese & Korean Restaurant is located on East Wilmot Street near Leslie … Continue reading →

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Koi Sakana Ramen

Posted on July 9, 2016 by stenoodie

I noticed from one of my friends on social media that there was a ramen house called Koi Sakana (井上拉麵屋) on Highway 7 near Chalmers Road that I didn’t know existed. Thus, I decided to save it to my bookmarks and … Continue reading →

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Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar (Richmond Hill)

Posted on July 8, 2016 by stenoodie

The first time that I visited this Italian restaurant that specializes in fresh pasta and pizza, I visited the Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar that was located downtown on Yonge Street near College Station. Back then, this was the first location … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Look Up

Posted on July 8, 2016 by stenoodie

Look up! This was what we did when we visited the Ocean Park Hong Kong back in December 2011. Michelle and I were in the Grand Aquarium, one of the last sights and sounds we saw before we left for … Continue reading →

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Union Social Eatery

Posted on July 7, 2016 by stenoodie

After our sweaty and fun bubble soccer game, we went to Union Social Eatery for Anna and Rosa’s birthday dinner. Union Social Eatery is located on Yonge Street just north of Sheppard Ave. E in Toronto. It is a casual … Continue reading →