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About stenoodie

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

Block 18 Doggie’s Noodle

Posted on December 19, 2016 by stenoodie

Sept. 23, 2016 – 十八座狗仔粉 Block 18 Doggie’s Noodle It was a food hopping adventure kind of day. After we had the infamous wonton noodles at Mak Man Kee Noodle Shop, we were on the search for this inconspicuous noodle shop that … Continue reading →

Mak Man Kee Noodle Shop

Posted on December 18, 2016 by stenoodie

Sept 23, 2016 – 麥文記麵家 Mak Man Kee Noodle Shop Later that evening on September 23, after some shopping nearby, we returned again to Parkes Street in Jordan, Hong Kong to visit another classic Chinese noodle shop (we had visited the … Continue reading →

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Australia Dairy Company

Posted on December 17, 2016 by stenoodie

Sept 23, 2016 – 澳洲牛奶公司 (Australia Dairy Company). Australia Dairy Company nearly requires no introduction. It is simply one of the oldest and best places to enjoy some steamed milk pudding, egg pudding, and scrambled egg sandwiches in Hong Kong. … Continue reading →

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Media Tasting at Moji Japanese Eatery

Posted on December 16, 2016 by stenoodie

Last night, Patrick of @feedmyphone fame invited a number of fellow foodies and I to a Media Tasting at Moji Japanese Eatery. Moji Japanese Eatery is a casual and modern Japanese-inspired restaurant that serves eats like rice, udon, appetizers, drinks, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Anticipation

Posted on December 16, 2016 by stenoodie

Currently, there is anticipation is for tonight’s snowstorm. The weather reports are out that it might be just as bad or “significant” as last night’s snow squalls and cold temperatures in Toronto. I’m anticipating to see how wintry it will look … Continue reading →

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Japanese Fusion Tonkatsu at Katsuya!

Posted on December 15, 2016 by stenoodie

Clarissa and I had dinner last night at Katsuya! Katsuya is a Japanese restaurant that serves Japanese fusion tonkatsu located on Yonge Street north of Finch in North York. According to the restaurant, “Katsuya is a modern take on the … Continue reading →

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Choi Fook Eky’s Banquet

Posted on December 14, 2016 by stenoodie

Sept 23, 2016 – 彩福欣宴 Choi Fook Eky’s Banquet (Choi Fook Wedding Banquet Group) 佐敦彩福皇宴 This was the beginning of many dim sum lunches and restaurants that we went to on this trip to Hong Kong in fall of 2016. Choi … Continue reading →

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Kam Lo Dessert

Posted on December 13, 2016 by stenoodie

Sept 22, 2016 – Kam Lo Dessert 甘露甜品 After our lunch at Kings H. K. Style Cafe, Willa and I walked a few blocks over to a well known old-school Chinese dessert shop called Kam Lo Dessert (甘露甜品). This was definitely … Continue reading →

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Sichuan Kungfu Fish

Posted on December 12, 2016 by stenoodie

Sichuan Kungfu Fish (麻省理功) is a bit of a hidden gem if you like Sichuan and spicy food as much as I do. It is located on Leslie Street north of Highway 7 in Richmond Hill in the Fusion Place plaza … Continue reading →

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Toronto Trillium Lions Club Toy and Care Package Drive 2016

Posted on December 11, 2016 by stenoodie

Every December, the Toronto Trillium Lions Club gets together to raise awareness and collect toys to support a local toy drive as well as deliver care packages to those in need. I was really glad that I was available this … Continue reading →