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.

Xin Jiang Restaurant

Posted on October 23, 2014 by stenoodie

In the spot where Xin Jian Restaurant is, there used to be a small and quaint Taiwanese restaurant. Xin Jian Restaurant has now taken over that spot and serves Chinese food of the Shanxi lamb and kebob variety, much similar … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 3636 Steeles Avenue East, BBQ, BBQ Beef Thin Tendon, BBQ Deep Fried Tofu, BBQ Lamb Kabob, Chinese, food blog, foodie, green onion pancake, Handmade Noodle, kebob, lamb, Lamb Noodle Soup, lunch, Markham, restaurant review, Shanxi, skewer, Xin Jiang Restaurant | Leave a comment

Panera Bread (Hwy 7 & Warden‏ location)

Posted on October 22, 2014 by stenoodie

I love being able to have breakfasts with friends whenever I want! That’s the perk of owning your own business and/or working as a court reporter. Cynthia and I enjoyed a casual and relaxing breakfast at Panera Bread (Hwy 7 … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 3987 Hwy 7, @panerabread, bakery, breakfast, cafe, catch up, Egg White & Spinach Breakfast Power Sandwich, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Hwy 7, Markham, Panera Bread, panini, restaurant review, sandwich, souffle, Spinach & Bacon Baked Egg Soufflé, spinach and bacon souffle, Tomato & Mozzarella Panini, Turkey Sausage, Warden | 6 Comments

ACYE Sushi at Yang’s Kitchen

Posted on October 21, 2014 by stenoodie

The first time I went to Yang’s Kitchen for all-you-can-eat sushi was for Justin’s farewell dinner several years ago when he was leaving Toronto to go to Asia. I’ve always had a fond memory of the food we had there … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Uncategorized | Tagged 4261 Regional Rd 7, all-you-can-eat, Asian, AYCE, Buffet, Dessert, food blog, foodie, Highway 7, Japanese, mango yogurt, Markham, restaurant review, sashimi, scallop cutlet, steamed egg, sushi, Yang's Kitchen | 2 Comments

Pho Viet at Warden and Steeles‏ [Defunct]

Posted on October 20, 2014 by stenoodie

The other week, a bunch of us had finished some amazing training by the millionaire with the name of Keith Doyle and welcome another friend into our team — it was an amazing weekend to say the least. Six of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged food blog, foodie, grilled pork and grilled shrimp, Pho Viet, restaurant review, spring roll (pork & shrimp), Steeles, vermicelli, Vietnamese, Warden | 3 Comments

Go For Tea (Midland & McNicoll)

Posted on October 19, 2014 by stenoodie

Go For Tea is a bubble tea and Taiwanese food house where you can chill with friends for drinks and food. I’ve been to Go For Tea a couple of times before but haven’t blogged about it (it’s not yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged bubble tea, Dessert, drinks, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Go For Tea, restaurant review, Scarborough | 4 Comments

Pho 88 (North York)

Posted on October 18, 2014 by stenoodie

After our Basic 5 training, in which 4 hours passed by like a snap — Keith Doyle trains so flawlessly and makes everything so fun — we went for lunch around the North York Centre area. Lawrence was in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 5197 Yonge Street, @pho88Restaurant, Chinese, food blog, foodie, North York, pad thai, pho, Pho 88, restaurant review, Special Pho, Thai, Toronto, Vietnamese, Yonge Street | 3 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Refraction

Posted on October 17, 2014 by stenoodie

When lining up to get into the new ROM building back then in 2007, we took a picture of the crystal windows that reflected the scene from the street in downtown Toronto. That’s what this week’s photo challenge led me … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged crystal, design, Michael Lee-Chin, mirrors, postaday, refraction, ROM, Toronto, weekly photo challenge | 7 Comments

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in Toronto

Posted on October 16, 2014 by stenoodie

October 2014: I’m a little late on completing the ramen craze that’s landed in Toronto, but here I am reviewing Hokkaido Ramen Santouka! Jessica and I dined here on a Thursday night and the line-up was huge! There was construction … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 91 Dundas St East, authentic Japanese ramen in Toronto, best ramen in Toronto, downtown, food blog, foodie, gyoza, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, Japanese Apricot Jelly, ramen, restaurant review, Santouka, Santouka Hand-made Gyoza, Shio Ramen, soup base, Sparkling Peach Jello Sake, Toronto, Toronto food bloggers, Toronto ramen blogs, Toronto ramen restaurants, Ume Jelly | 6 Comments

Elephant & Castle

Posted on October 15, 2014 by stenoodie

After having received the free $50 gift card from Elephant & Castle (they enlisted my help to run a contest to give away a gift card and I got the same gift in return. Yay!), Jen and I went there … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged 212 King St W, @elephantcastle, Alexander Keith's Original Cider, Beer, calamari, chicken wings, Crown Float, dinner, drinks, Elephant & Castle, Entertainment District, food blog, foodie, fried onions, fried peppers, Guinness, Long Beach Fish Tacos, mahi mahi, pub, restaurant review, Somersby Cider, Toronto | 3 Comments

More Food from Ponte Vecchio!

Posted on October 14, 2014 by stenoodie

After watching La Grand Cirque — Adrenaline at the Avalon Theatre, we headed to Ponte Vecchio for dinner. I’ve been to this restaurant once before and really loved the service and the food. We were soooo full last time that … Continue reading →