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.

Japanese Raindrop Cake at Night It Up! 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by stenoodie

I finally got to try the infamous Japanese Raindrop Cake! Social media is incredibly influential nowadays and it was through this medium that I first heard about this unique Japanese dessert. Thus, once I found out that it was available in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 101 Town Centre Boulevard, @NightItUp twitter, AAA Grills, AAA Grills food stand, dessert that looks like a raindrop, how does the raindrop cake taste like, Japanese Raindrop Cake, Japanese Raindrop Cake taste, Markham Civic Centre, Markham food, Markham food festival, Night it up festival, Night It Up! 2016, Raindrop Cake, water dessert | 6 Comments

Summerlicious 2016 Restaurant #1: Against the Grain Urban Tavern

Posted on July 18, 2016 by stenoodie

I used to be a giant fan of the LiciousTO series in Toronto — Summerlicious and Winterlicious every year since university — but ever since attending more and more exclusive foodie events in the past two years and going out … Continue reading →

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B’saha Restaurant’s Opening Party at Artemano

Posted on July 17, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to B’saha Restaurant‘s opening party to try their Moroccan street food! The event took place at Artemano, a high quality wood furniture shop at Shops on Don Mills.

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged 599 College Street, @ArtemanoDecor twitter, @BsahaTO twitter, B'SAHA, B'saha Restaurant, B'saha Restaurant Moroccan food, B'saha Restaurant's opening party, Bastilla, Braised Beef sandwich, Merguez, Moroccan Mint Tea, Moroccan street food, Toronto, where to eat Moroccan street food in Toronto, Zaalook | 2 Comments

TO Food Fest 2016

Posted on July 16, 2016 by stenoodie

I returned to the TO Food Fest this year, 2016. I originally wasn’t planning to go but when my friend Betty asked me, it was hard to say no to a foodie festival once invited. 🙂

Posted in Food | Tagged 5183 Sheppard Ave E, @FeasTOronto, @TOFoodFest twitter, BBQ Squid BBQ Lamb, Che Authentic Argentina food truck, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, Choripan Sandwich, lamb skewers, Pho Beef dumplings, summer Toronto festivals, Taiwanese wheelcake with custard and Oreo, Taiwanese wheelcakes, TO Food Fest 2016, Toronto food festivals | 1 Comment

Maker Festival 2016

Posted on July 15, 2016 by stenoodie

Thanks to Eirene who let me know about the Maker Festival in Toronto, I was able to experience it for the first time! :D. The Maker Festival is held yearly in Toronto at the Toronto Reference Library (in the heart … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged @MakerFestivalTO twitter, free admission, free events for kids, Hands-on festival, Hide & Seam, leather origami goods, leatherfold, Maker Festival, Maker Festival 2016, Maker Festival Toronto 2016, Toronto, Toronto Reference Library, using leather to make crafts, using leather to make origami | 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Details

Posted on July 15, 2016 by stenoodie

One of the fanciest restaurants I’ve been to thus far was Alo. This French-Canadian restaurant only serves a tasting menu and is one of the top ranked restaurants in Toronto. It is no surprise then that its food is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged Aged Beef Ribeye, Alo Restaurant, bone marrow, Details, details in the food, postaday, Shallots, Toronto, Watercress, weekly photo challenge | 7 Comments

Cuban Sandwiches at The Federal

Posted on July 14, 2016 by stenoodie

After realizing that the original spot that we wanted to enjoy brunch on a sunny Saturday was closed, I quickly looked up on Google and found The Federal, also located on Dundas Street West, had positive reviews for brunch and … Continue reading →

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First Time at Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake!

Posted on July 13, 2016 by stenoodie

After a nice olive oil tasting event and quick stop at Tsujiri, Betty and I walked over to Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake to see how the line-up fared. Ever since Uncle Tetsu opened in last year in March, I had … Continue reading →

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Kiu Japanese Restaurant

Posted on July 12, 2016 by stenoodie

Happy summer! This is especially felt by teachers and educators around the world who yearn for the summer holiday months especially when it gets to the midpoint of the year. Tracy and I had a great dinner at Kiu Japanese … Continue reading →

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Markham Rotary Ribfest 2016 — Media Tasting Tour!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by stenoodie

Markham Rotary Ribfest is held every summer at the Markham Civic Centre at 101 Town Centre Boulevard in Markham. This is every meat-lover’s dream and a definite mark of the summer months of barbecue season. This was actually my first … Continue reading →