Monthly Archives: April 2018

Weekly Photo Challenge: Awakening

Posted on April 11, 2018 by stenoodie

When my avocado seed finally starts to awaken after a cold winter. Although to be honest, I’m still waiting for full spring temperatures to “bloom” (get it?). It’s been a very cloudy and grey start of spring (not complaining though … Continue reading →

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Menya Fuji Japanese Ramen [Defunct]

Posted on April 10, 2018 by stenoodie

March 4, 2018: I finally got to try Menya Fuji! It’s a ramen house that is located right at the corner of Finch and Yonge, which makes it so easy and convenient for any subway goer to stop by to … Continue reading →

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Brunch at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife

Posted on April 8, 2018 by stenoodie

February 25, 2018: On the last day of my travels in Yellowknife, I went on Yelp to research some brunch places to check out. At the last minute, I contacted an acquaintance and asked for her suggestions of places to … Continue reading →

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Day 3 in Yellowknife 2018: Dog sledding, Bullock’s Bistro, Stuck in the snow

Posted on April 7, 2018 by stenoodie

February 24, 2018: On the third day of our trip in Yellowknife, the first item on the itinerary was dog sledding! This was an optional activity of the tour and cost $75 per person. I was very excited to do it … Continue reading →

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Amazing dinner combo at Top Gourmet of China

Posted on April 6, 2018 by stenoodie

March 30, 2018: We had dinner here at Top Gourmet of China and it’s a hidden gem for Chinese food! For only $88, you can receive 11 dishes of which one is a soup and one is dessert! What is a … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum at 米芝蓮 My Wonderful Kitchen

Posted on April 5, 2018 by stenoodie

March 3 and 30, 2018: I’ve been to My Wonderful Kitchen before it was rebranded and renamed (only the Chinese name is new (米芝蓮); the English name of the restaurant remains the same). My relatives came here for dim sum last … Continue reading →

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Escape Room Review: “Final Destination” at Roundabout Canada

Posted on April 4, 2018 by stenoodie

Mar. 29, 2018: The four of us went to check out the Final Destination escape room game at Roundabout Canada! The concept of being trapped in a real airplane for the setting of an escape room game sounded so intriguing and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Smile

Posted on April 4, 2018 by stenoodie

These little guys from the Nugs booth at the One of A Kind Show this weekend made me not just smile but laugh in joy and glee! They are each so adorable themselves and donning the cutest smiles (especially the … Continue reading →

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The Guksu and Noodle – Korean Noodle Restaurant [Defunct]

Posted on April 3, 2018 by stenoodie

Mar. 24, 2018: This is another restaurant that I knew about through Instagram. It’s called The Guksu and Noodle and serves Korean hot and cold noodles and rice dishes. We arrived at 7:30 p.m. on a Saturday and it was … Continue reading →

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Volunteering at the Bay Street Hoops Basketball Tournament

Posted on April 2, 2018 by stenoodie

March 24, 2018: I didn’t even know about Bay Street Hoops Basketball Tournament until Ken forwarded me the e-mail for the volunteer positions. It’s an annual charity event where money is raised to make sports more accessible to children and … Continue reading →