Monthly Archives: April 2017

Weekly Photo Challenge: Surprise

Posted on April 12, 2017 by stenoodie

I don’t think I’ve had too many surprises in my life before but one that I can think of is this one back in 2013: I was in Hong Kong and joining steno superstar Jade King to shadow/follow her as … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: Hotel Mercure Sapporo

Posted on April 11, 2017 by stenoodie

We stayed at Hotel Mercure Sapporo for three nights during our trip to Hokkaido, Japan: October 2, 3, and 6, 2016. I found Hotel Mercure Sapporo to be a very solid and comfortable stay. I loved that it was in the … Continue reading →

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Aburi Oshi Sushi at Miku Toronto

Posted on April 10, 2017 by stenoodie

Miku Toronto hails from Vancouver, Canada where they housed their first location. Miku Toronto is their East Coast expansion and is situated on Bay Street near Queen’s Quay in downtown Toronto (Southern Financial District). They are most well known for their … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido, Japan 2016 Day 7: Mitsui Outlet Mall and Last Day

Posted on April 9, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2016 ~ Day 7 in Hokkaido, Japan. A week has passed by just like that! Today’s itinerary was nothing more than a stop to the Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima and flying back to Hong Kong. We started with … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido, Japan 2016 Day 6: Miniature Horse Farm, Sapporo Museum, and More Food in Sapporo

Posted on April 8, 2017 by stenoodie

October 7, 2016 ~ Day 6 in Hokkaido, Japan. Today, before leaving Daiichi Hotel, we had a amazing spread of breakfast downstairs in a dining room next to the one we had the Kaiseki dinner last night. I was so impressed … Continue reading →

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Hokkaido, Japan 2016 Day 5: Waterfalls, Parks, and Public Onsens

Posted on April 7, 2017 by stenoodie

October 6, 2016 ~ Day 5 in Hokkaido, Japan. Day 5 of my Hokkaido trip and it was more of a tame day in terms of travelling and events I have to say. Before leaving the hotel, we went for … Continue reading →

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Planeta Mexico in Markham [Defunct]

Posted on April 6, 2017 by stenoodie

Last night, Ken and I went to dinner at Planeta Mexico in Markham. By its name, it’s clearly a Mexican restaurant and an “authentic Mexican cuisine” at that! I had heard about this restaurant from my friend Angel who raved about … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Security

Posted on April 5, 2017 by stenoodie

In January 2012, we were in Hong Kong and we visited the Big Buddha at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island. I was looking through my photos and I’m sure that I visited the Big Buddha in July 2009 when I was … Continue reading →

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Private Tasting at Happy All-Day Breakfast & Lunch

Posted on April 4, 2017 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to Happy All-Day Breakfast & Lunch located in Newmarket to try out their restaurant. Happy All-Day Breakfast & Lunch is a family owned and operated all-day breakfast and lunch restaurant (as the name … Continue reading →

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Firehall After Dark (A Yelp Ladies Night) at Old Firehall Confectionery

Posted on April 3, 2017 by stenoodie

Last Wednesday, I attended the Firehall After Dark, a Yelp Elite Ladies only event, at Old Firehall Confectionery. This was a really great event just for the Yelp Elite ladies to enjoy some sweets, alcohol, and lots of chocolate at … Continue reading →