Author Archives: stenoodie

About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Chocolate Tour & Sampling at Chocolate F/X

Posted on March 21, 2017 by stenoodie

“If you can’t dip it in chocolate, it’s not worth eating!” That’s the slogan of the Chocolate F/X chocolate shop that we visited when we were in Niagara Falls this past weekend. Chocolate F/X is actually located in the town … Continue reading →

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Breakfast and Brunch at The Flour Mill Restaurant

Posted on March 20, 2017 by stenoodie

We were able to enjoy two meals at The Flour Mill Restaurant at the Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel when we stayed there this past weekend. To start off, the Old Stone Inn Boutique Hotel is an absolutely magnificent and beautifully rustic … Continue reading →

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T.G.I. Fridays (Niagara Falls)

Posted on March 19, 2017 by stenoodie

This past Saturday evening, we for an early dinner at T.G.I. Fridays in Niagara Falls. I had never been to this American chain restaurant before and was (as always) excited to try a new restaurant! 😀 They are located primarily in the United States … Continue reading →

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Media Event at Good Catch Boil House!

Posted on March 18, 2017 by stenoodie

I was really grateful and happy to be able to attend the Media Event of the newly opened Good Catch Boil House located at 179 Enterprise Blvd, Unit M-109 in Markham. They are located at a hip and happening location right … Continue reading →

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Nam Vietnamese Restaurant

Posted on March 17, 2017 by stenoodie

The first time that we tried to check out this restaurant, they were unexpectedly closed on a Sunday. Fortunately, the next time that we visited again, it was open. Nam Vietnamese Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant with elements of Cambodia … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Atop

Posted on March 16, 2017 by stenoodie

A blast from the past! This photo is from June 2008 when we went to R66 Revolving Restaurant, the only 360° revolving restaurant in Hong Kong located in Wan Chai. I felt very grateful that our family friends brought us … Continue reading →

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Millie Café Markham

Posted on March 15, 2017 by stenoodie

After our brunch at Alchemy Coffee just a couple of minutes away from Langham Square, Priscilla and I went to Millie Café to try out their infamous Mille Crêpe cakes. Millie Café is fairly newly opened and I had been wanting … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Alchemy Coffee

Posted on March 14, 2017 by stenoodie

Alchemy Coffee is yet another restaurant that I had wanted to visit after seeing it on social media (they opened almost a year ago in May 2016), so this past Sunday, Priscilla and I had the chance to visit it … Continue reading →

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AllStar Wings & Ribs (Markham)

Posted on March 13, 2017 by stenoodie

I was craving wings and nachos this past Saturday so we went to the closest wings place — AllStar Wings & Ribs at Woodbine and 16th in Markham. Even though I live super close to the Cachet Centre plaza where … Continue reading →

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Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat

Posted on March 12, 2017 by stenoodie

Ichiban Asian All You Can Eat is a Japanese all-you-can-eat restaurant located in the Splendid China Mall on Steeles Avenue near Kennedy Road in Scarborough. This restaurant opened sometime in 2016 last year and while I had been curious about it, … Continue reading →