Monthly Archives: January 2017

Full House Desserts

Posted on January 21, 2017 by stenoodie

I’ve always wanted to visit Full House Desserts (滿記甜品) for their durian pancake dessert but because it is only open from 7 p.m. until midnight every day (closed on Wednesdays), I have actually never been able to try their sweet … Continue reading →

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Han Mi Jeong Korean Restaurant

Posted on January 20, 2017 by stenoodie

January 17, 2017: We had dinner at Han Mi Jeong Korean Restaurant this past Tuesday. Han Mi Jeong is located inside the Richlane Mall on Leslie north of 16th in Richmond Hill. I had always wanted to try out this small Korean … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Graceful

Posted on January 20, 2017 by stenoodie

In my quick search for a fitting photo for this week’s challenge, I came across this photo very quickly. This was taken in New Zealand inside Rainbow Springs in Rotorua on our third day in the country. We were touring … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum at Casa Victoria

Posted on January 19, 2017 by stenoodie

On a rather warm afternoon, I had dim sum with Eric to catch up. We went to Casa Victoria as he knew the owner who provided us with a VIP 10% off discount. I had been to Casa Victoria in … Continue reading →

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The Boil Bar at Bloor Street West

Posted on January 18, 2017 by stenoodie

The last stop of our restaurant hopping tour was to The Boil Bar at the Annex. We’ve been talking about visiting so that Ken could try the deep fried soft shell crab cocktail for a while and after walking on Bloor … Continue reading →

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Sushi on Bloor

Posted on January 18, 2017 by stenoodie

Hmm, Sushi on Bloor. This place has been well known for a long time — more than ten years in fact — and was one of the first sushi places that a lot of people raved and talked about back … Continue reading →

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Craft Beers at the Crafty Coyote

Posted on January 17, 2017 by stenoodie

After watching A Tale of Samurai Cooking at the Hot Docs Cinema, we were looking for a place to eat on Bloor Street West and ventured into Crafty Coyote after spotting that they had a Seafood Board that looked really good … Continue reading →

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Petit Potato

Posted on January 16, 2017 by stenoodie

Ever since I was invited to attend the Media Event (and wasn’t able to go) last year, I have wanted to visit Petit Potato for its omurice and towering toast desserts. I finally had the chance to try it out … Continue reading →

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Desserts at Simply Life (Sha Tin)

Posted on January 15, 2017 by stenoodie

Sept 30, 2016 – Simply Life. Thanks to my foodie friend Grace, I was alerted of this really quaint and nice European style bakery and cafe that offered lunch and dessert items. She recommend the cakes and pastries to me so when … Continue reading →

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Seafood Lunch at The Captain’s Boil in Newmarket

Posted on January 14, 2017 by stenoodie

Even though I just blogged about the opening of a new Captain’s Boil restaurant in Newmarket the other day, I can’t help but to blog about the follow-up visit that I had there as well. A day and a half … Continue reading →