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.

New Menu & Cocktails at The Libertine!

Posted on July 26, 2015 by stenoodie

I was so impressed with The Libertine! The Libertine has been newly acquired by a new owner and I was invited there with a friend to try out their new menu of drinks and food. The Libertine is no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged #thelibertinetoronto, 1307 Dundas Street West, bar, Bar Food, Beaconsfield Village, complimentary, downtown, food blog, foodie, palm reading, restaurant review, speakeasy, tapas, tarot card, The Libertine, Toronto | Leave a comment

Ramen Raijin with Zulu & Banh

Posted on July 25, 2015 by stenoodie

The ramen-hoping duo, Zulu & Banh, invited me to one of their famed ramen tours. They have been to over 20 ramen houses around Toronto and the GTA, looking for the best Japanese ramen noodles, toppings, and soup base. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 3 Gerrard Street East, @BZeating, @ramenRAIJIN, chicken breast char-shu, College Station, downtown, food blog, foodie, Garden District, Japanese, Japanese fried chicken, Kara-age, Karaage, kikurage mushroom (black fungus), pork shoulder, ramen, Ramen Raijin, restaurant review, Ryerson, salt flavoured ramen, Tonkotsu Shio Ramen, Tonkotsu soup, Toronto, Yonge | 1 Comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Close Up

Posted on July 24, 2015 by stenoodie

Recently, I took a really nice close up picture. This fits in with this week’s theme (I feel like this theme is also similar to this one I participated in). Sometimes, when doing these weekly photo challenges, I wish I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged blooming, close up, Happy Harbour, lake, Muskoka, nature, Ontario, postaday, summer, water lily, weekly photo challenge | 16 Comments

Summer EC Retreat 2015 in Happy Harbour, Muskoka

Posted on July 23, 2015 by stenoodie

This past weekend — well, Sunday and Monday, a few select friends and MA family road-tripped up to Muskoka where we had a relaxing “extended weekend” (my words) at a private lakeside cottage. I’m pretty sure it was my first … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, Life, New Experiences | Tagged Beausoleil Island, beautiful weather, bloom, dock, EC Retreat, explore, extended weekend, family, ferry, friends, fun, Georgian Bay Islands National Park, getaway, Happy Harbour, hiking, Muskoka, nature, Ontario, private lake, relaxing, renting a cottage, retreat, road trip, summer, trip, water lilies, weekend trip | 7 Comments

All Day Breakfast at Marathon Cafe

Posted on July 22, 2015 by stenoodie

Before we left on our exciting Executive Council Extended Weekend trip, we all gathered at Marathon Cafe in Richmond Hill at 8 a.m. to have a hearty breakfast first. We were the first to walk in on a Sunday morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 155 East Beaver Creek Road Unit 26, all day breakfast, award winning, best milk tea, breakfast, cafe, casual, 馬力雄烈治文山分店, food blog, foodie, free wifi, HK-style cafe, Marathon Cafe, milk tea, Pork Chop & Two Fried Eggs, restaurant review, Richmond Hill, Roast Beef, Roast Beef & Two Fried Eggs, Sausage & Two Fried Eggs, Sausage Omelette | 13 Comments

Las Vegas Eats 2015: Hash House A Go Go — Dessert Version

Posted on July 21, 2015 by stenoodie

After we sampled a bit of the pizza at Secret Pizza, we headed to Hash House A Go Go where the other members of Team Warrior were and we had dessert there. Hash House A Go Go is a famous breakfast … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 3535 Las Vegas Blvd S, @HashHouseAGoGo, Andy's Famous Bread Pudding, Banana Pancake, breakfast, Dessert, dinner, food blog, foodie, Fresh Strawberry Shortcake, gigantic portions, Hash House A Go Go, Las Vegas, restaurant review, The Quad | 6 Comments

Hummus and White Melted Cheddar Sandwiches at Saving Gigi

Posted on July 20, 2015 by stenoodie

I received an e-mail from Saving Gigi last week to invite me to their restaurant to enjoy some of their featured items and to help them promote their restaurant. Sure! I was happy to do so. I always write honest … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged 859 Bloor Street West, @Saving_Gigi, cafe, complimentary, downtown, drinks, food blog, foodie, Green Ginger Honey Lemon Iced Tea, hipster, honey dijon, Hummus sandwich, Iced Vietnamese Coffee, Ossington Station, Palmerston, patio, restaurant review, rosemary mayo, sandwiches, Saving Gigi, Toronto, Vietnamese iced coffee, White Melted Cheddar sandwich, working environment | 14 Comments

Portuguese Peri-Peri Chicken at Nando’s

Posted on July 19, 2015 by stenoodie

I have been wanting to try Nando’s for the longest time and I finally got to this weekend. Yay! 😀 I love juicy, tender, moist, well-seasoned chicken (may be fried or not), and I really respect restaurants that can do … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 939 Eglinton Avenue East, @NandosPeriPeri, African, chicken, dine-in, flame-grilled, food blog, foodie, garlic mashed potatoes, juicy, marinated for 24 hours, midtown, moist, Nando's, Peri Peri sauce, PERi-PERi chicken, Portuguese, quarter chicken, restaurant review, sides, take-out, tender, Toronto | 1 Comment

ZomatoMeetUp: Exclusive Tasting at Carmen’s Steakhouse

Posted on July 18, 2015 by stenoodie

I was so happy and grateful to be able to attend my first ZomatoMeetUp!! The last time that I was invited to one, I had to decline it because I was travelling in New Zealand. I was especially bummed because they were … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food, New Experiences | Tagged 26 Alexander Street, 3 oz Canadian Ribeye Steak, @CarmensSteak, @ZomatoCA, Braised Pork Belly, Carmen's Steakhouse, Chef Forrest Liu, Chicken Torchon, Coconut Creme Brulee, downtown, fine dining, Foie Gras Pate Brioche Sandwich, food blog, foodie, Fresh Ontario Peach & Goat Cheese Salad, mashed potatoes, Miso Black Cod, restaurant review, Seared Scallops, Spicy Steak Tartare, steakhouse, Toronto, Zomato, ZomatoMeetUp, ZomatoXCarmens | 1 Comment

Petit Nuage at Market 707

Posted on July 17, 2015 by stenoodie

This was my first time to Market 707. It is a cluster of shipping containers in downtown Toronto near Bathurst and Dundas that are used as small shops. I didn’t know something like this existed in Toronto because I found … Continue reading →