Monthly Archives: January 2024

Uni and Scallop Don at Hana Don Japanese Cuisine & Bar Markham

Posted on January 7, 2024 by stenoodie

After a massage, my mom and I had a kid-free lunch date at Hana Don, a restaurant that I had my eye on for the longest time.  We actually have had their food here before but in takeout form, so … Continue reading →

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Indian-Style Chinese Hakka and Thai Fusion Food at Royal Jade Restaurant

Posted on January 6, 2024 by stenoodie

After a visit to our favourite liquidator store, we stopped by Royal Jade Restaurant for a late lunch.  The ratings online were high and I hadn’t had Hakka food in a while so we decided to check it out.  Upon … Continue reading →

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Week 172 motherhood – walker, squealing stands, climbing stairs, 1 year checkup, “ma ma”

Posted on January 4, 2024 by stenoodie

Week 172 motherhood of 3 year old and 1 year old: 

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Vietnamese Pho at Pho Le in Richmond Hill

Posted on January 3, 2024 by stenoodie

I’ve noticed some foodies post about this newly opened Vietnamese restaurant at the Golden Court Plaza in Richmond Hill called Phở Lệ 錦麗.  Their original location in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam has received a Michelin Bib gourmand in … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Set Lunch and Dim Sum at Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant

Posted on January 2, 2024 by stenoodie

I believe I’ve been to Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant as a child but I don’t have a solid memory of it.  We celebrated the first day of the new year 2024 and my FIL’s early birthday here with one of their … Continue reading →

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