Monthly Archives: October 2017

First Time Running the Monster Dash 5K Race 2017!

Posted on October 31, 2017 by stenoodie

October 29, 2017: I participated in this year’s Monster Dash 2017 event in Toronto, a 5K run! 😀 I didn’t even know a Halloween-themed event and run like this event existed, never mind already in its 6th year of running … Continue reading →

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A Full One-Day Arbitration

Posted on October 30, 2017 by stenoodie

Today I had my first *look above at the title*. It was quite short I guess? It went from 10 to 4 p.m. and since I had mentally prepared and anticipated it going until 5 p.m., I was surprised it … Continue reading →

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My First Time at Vinnie Zucchini’s Italian Buffet!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by stenoodie

October 28, 2017: This past weekend, four of us went to Vinnie Zucchini’s Italian Buffet in Vaughan for dinner in Vaughan. We were actually in the area to go to another restaurant but since that one had a 40 minute wait, … Continue reading →

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12 oz Samurai Crispy Chicken (XXL) from Cheers Cut Toronto!

Posted on October 29, 2017 by stenoodie

October 26, 2017: Although I received this piece of fried chicken for free for promotional purposes from Cheers Cut Canada, I don’t joke when I say that this is seriously one of the BEST fried chicken, Taiwanese style, that I … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening Celebration at Terre Rouge Toronto Restaurant

Posted on October 28, 2017 by stenoodie

October 25, 2017: Terre Rouge is a brand new restaurant specializing in fine dining French inspired bistro in Downtown Markham. It’s one of the many new openings to pop up in the Highway 7 and Entreprise area. The Executive Chef … Continue reading →

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Court Reporter Working from Home

Posted on October 28, 2017 by stenoodie

You know, lately, as much as I would have loved to blog about steno and share photos from different courtrooms or board rooms, I just haven’t been able to :/. When I am on site, it’s the same one I’ve … Continue reading →

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Soft Opening Menu at Platform Espresso Bar!

Posted on October 27, 2017 by stenoodie

October 24, 2017: Platform Espresso Bar is a brand new cafe newly opened in Markham as of October 10, 2017. They are a cafe that serves all kinds of coffee including specialty coffee, pour-overs (drip coffee), lattes, teas, as well … Continue reading →

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Blogger Tasting at Dagu Rice Noodle in Markham

Posted on October 26, 2017 by stenoodie

October 23, 2017: Funny story because I was actually supposed to at Dagu Rice Noodle here twice on a complimentary basis (one for an Instagram contest prize and another for a tasting event) but what happened was that the deadline … Continue reading →

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Yan Woo Soya Bean in Market Village [Relocated]

Posted on October 26, 2017 by stenoodie

October 22, 2017: After our day trip to Whittamore’s Farm and before dinner, we stopped by Market Village for a snack. We went to Yan Woo Soya Bean, another long-standing Chinese shop that serves traditional soybean products like soybean pudding (they … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Visit to Whittamore’s Farm in Markham before it closes in 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by stenoodie

October 22, 2017: This past weekend, we went to visit Whittamore’s Farm before it closes down at the end of this season in 2017. (Why are so many long-standing businesses closing in Markham? 😦 ) I believe I should have visited Whittamore’s … Continue reading →