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.

French Inspired Korean Cuisine Tasting Menu at Doma [Defunct]

Posted on November 26, 2016 by stenoodie

Wow, what an amazing tasting menu we had last night at Doma! Doma is a newly opened French inspired Korean restaurant (just opened about 2 weeks ago at the time of writing) located in the heart of Little Italy at … Continue reading →

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Italian Cuisine at ViBo Restaurant

Posted on November 25, 2016 by stenoodie

After participating in a restaurant launch party just blocks down the street, some foodie friends and I decided to visit ViBo Restaurant for an actual sit-down dinner. ViBo Restaurant was listed on Yelp as highly rated Italian restaurant that was close … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: It’s Not This Time of Year Without…

Posted on November 25, 2016 by stenoodie

It’s Not This Time of Year Without… a Christmas tree!!! Even though it has been many years since we have put up a decorated tree in our own home (we just haven’t unfortunately.. even though the actual tree is sitting in … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Christmas tree, postaday, Toronto, weekly photo challenge | 6 Comments

Table 21 Kitchen & Wine Bar Exclusive Launch Party

Posted on November 24, 2016 by stenoodie

Last night, I attended the launch party of the brand new Table 21 Kitchen & Wine Bar at 2956 Bloor Street West in West Toronto (Etobicoke). Table 21 Kitchen & Wine Bar was formerly called Stratosphere Gastrolounge and Wine Bar but … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum and Chinese Dinners at Grandeur Palace

Posted on November 23, 2016 by stenoodie

Grandeur Palace is the newest dim sum restaurant to appear in Scarborough after re-inventing itself after the former Dragon Dynasty Chinese Cuisine restaurant at the Chartwell Plaza closed its doors. Grandeur Palace has completely renovated its interiors so that you … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2016

Posted on November 22, 2016 by stenoodie

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my first Gourmet Food & Wine Expo with Ken! I had never been there before but had always heard about it in the media so I was extra excited to attend … Continue reading →

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Hot Star Large Fried Chicken in Tai Po, Hong Kong

Posted on November 21, 2016 by stenoodie

Sept 21, 2016 – Hot Star Large Fried Chicken I finally got the chance to try Hot Star Fried Chicken today!! 😀 After walking by this take-out shop at Tai Wo Fortune Plaza last night, I made a mental note to … Continue reading →

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Joy Cuisine Restaurant 百樂門囍宴

Posted on November 20, 2016 by stenoodie

Sept 21, 2016 – Joy Cuisine Restaurant (百樂門囍宴) We met up with our longtime family friends today at Joy Cuisine Restaurant in Kwun Tong at Laguna City. Everything in Hong Kong is so modern and newly renovated that even though … Continue reading →

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陳根記 Chan Kun Kee (Dai pai dong in Sha Tin)

Posted on November 19, 2016 by stenoodie

Sept 20, 2016 – 陳根記 Chan Kun Kee in Sha Tin dai pai dong What a great authentic experience it was tonight to dine at a real dai pai dong in Hong Kong! I honestly don’t remember when it was my last … Continue reading →

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South Korea 2016 Day 6: Samgyetang and last day

Posted on November 18, 2016 by stenoodie

Day 6 Korea. Sept 19, 2016. It was the last day in Korea today in 2016. I’m typing this out on the way flying back to Hong Kong. I’m so sad to leave! These past 7 days were quite eventful and … Continue reading →