Monthly Archives: August 2017

The Best Mac n’ Cheese at The Gabardine!

Posted on August 31, 2017 by stenoodie

May 15, 2017: This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had! The food was good from beginning to end with appetizer and finishing off with dessert. I had heard a lot about The Gabardine and especially for their … Continue reading →

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The Decadent Drip Cake Cone from Eva’s Original Chimneys at Pusateri’s Saks Food Hall

Posted on August 31, 2017 by stenoodie

Back in June, I had won a contest from @tastetoronto on Instagram for a free Decadent Drip Cake Cone from Eva’s Original Chimneys (at Pusateri’s Sak’s Food Hall in the Toronto Eaton Centre). I had completely forgotten about this until … Continue reading →

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Éclairs from NÜGATEAU

Posted on August 30, 2017 by stenoodie

May 15, 2017: Back in May, I had won a contest from @feedmetoronto on Instagram for a prize of six éclairs from Nügateau. I had never had a proper éclair before (not even when I was in Paris, France! :O) so when I was … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Structure

Posted on August 30, 2017 by stenoodie

This past weekend, I was at the Fathom Five National Marine Park to see Flowerpot Island. Among hiking to see the large and small flower pots (and within Bruce Peninsula National Park), you can see these layers of sea stacks — a … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Markham

Posted on August 29, 2017 by stenoodie

May 12, 2017: For a late dinner, Ken and I went to Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Markham. I was craving some seafood paella and also wanted some seafood so Diana’s fit the bill of my cravings and was … Continue reading →

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Private Tasting at Southern Accent Once More! [Defunct due to Covid-19]

Posted on August 29, 2017 by stenoodie

May 11, 2017: In May of this year, I was once again invited to Southern Accent for a private dinner to taste their featured items and help them promote their vegan specials and new breakfast take-out option. My apologies for … Continue reading →

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Tasting at Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill

Posted on August 28, 2017 by stenoodie

May 10, 2017: In May of this year, I was invited to my first ever DKLoEvent! (Since then, I have been to many and grateful for each one.) This first DKLoEvent was situated at Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill! I had always … Continue reading →

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Small Plates at 416 Snack Bar

Posted on August 27, 2017 by stenoodie

416 Snack Bar is a restaurant and bar that offers Asian-influenced small plates, draft brews, and cocktails in a small, low-lit space. I had been curious about this restaurant for a while and was glad that me and two girlfriends … Continue reading →

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The Owl of Minerva Korean Restaurant & Bar in Markham

Posted on August 26, 2017 by stenoodie

The last time I went to an Owl of Minerva Restaurant & Bar was more than a decade ago (wow…) back in university at the downtown Chinatown location with two friends. Since then, I haven’t really paid much attention to … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum at Omei Restaurant

Posted on August 25, 2017 by stenoodie

Last Saturday, after my Zumba class, I had dim sum with my relatives at Omei Restaurant. I had always seen Omei Restaurant from the street when driving along Highway 7 but this was my first time dining there. I had … Continue reading →