Monthly Archives: October 2016

Media Nexus Network “Influencer Photography & Networking Event”

Posted on October 31, 2016 by stenoodie

A couple of weeks ago, I received an e-mail from a representative from Media Nexus Network about an “Influencer Photography & Networking Event” (later branded as a “Networking & Photography Workshop” in a subsequent follow-up e-mail). Within the e-mail, the … Continue reading →

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Ebisu on Queen

Posted on October 30, 2016 by stenoodie

After attending the grand opening party of Ebisu on Queen two weeks or so ago, I returned to the restaurant to actually try out their food on a regular weeknight. I had received a $20 gift voucher from them at the … Continue reading →

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Complimentary Tasting Dinner at Té

Posted on October 29, 2016 by stenoodie

When Grace Cho, the chef and co-owner at Té, reached out to me about visiting her restaurant for a complimentary tasting in order to get my feedback and review on Zomato I was excited and looking forward to the meal! Té … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Transmogrify

Posted on October 28, 2016 by stenoodie

“Transmogrify,” which means “to change in appearance or form, especially strangely or grotesquely; transform.” Asides from the usual photos of butterflies, street art, or autumn colours, which I feel like has been overdone, the photo I’m choosing this week is … Continue reading →

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10/26/2016 Steno views

Posted on October 27, 2016 by stenoodie

A huge big room today..!

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South Korea 2016 Day 2: Palaces, Coffee, Lanterns, & Food Trucks

Posted on October 26, 2016 by stenoodie

Day 2 Korea. Sept. 15, 2016 Today was a really great second day in the land of kimchi and palaces (got to eat/see both of those today)! In the morning, we locked up our hanok VERY securely with one of the … Continue reading →

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South Korea 2016 Day 1: Arrival in Gangneung

Posted on October 25, 2016 by stenoodie

Wed. Sept. 14 2016. Day 1 in Korea. Last night, we took a red eye flight (getting to the airport at 10 p.m.) departing at 12:40 a.m. to go to Incheon International Airport for 6 days of self-guided travel in … Continue reading →

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Touhenboku Cafe [Defunct]

Posted on October 24, 2016 by stenoodie

What a surprise it was to see that there was a Touhenboku Cafe while strolling down Main Street Unionville yesterday! I didn’t know that in addition to the ramen restaurants that Touhenboku had opened up (one on Queen Street West … Continue reading →

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OktoberFEAST 2016 Supporting the Canadian Cancer Society at Markham Museum

Posted on October 23, 2016 by stenoodie

OktoberFEAST 2016 was held last night at the Markham Museum near Markham Road and 16th Avenue in Markham. It was an event where local food and drink vendors came together to raise funds to fight against cancer by supporting the … Continue reading →

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Tasting Dinner at 98 Aroma

Posted on October 22, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to 98 Aroma last night for a wonderful tasting dinner. 98 Aroma is located at 440 Spadina Avenue near College. It is right in the heart of downtown where Chinatown is in Toronto. … Continue reading →