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.

Chinese Halal Restaurant

Posted on October 13, 2014 by stenoodie

You learn something new every day and I’m so thankful that I got to learn something new when I was dining out with Shelley a couple of weeks ago. We met up to have an early dinner at Chinese Halal … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 668 Silver Star Blvd, Braised Ox Tail, Chili Oil Fish Pulled Noodles, Chinese, Chinese Halal Restaurant, dinner, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Fried Lamb Pancake, restaurant review, Sichuan, Toronto | Leave a comment

AYCE Sushi at Matsuda Japanese Cuisine

Posted on October 12, 2014 by stenoodie

If you’ve seen my post about the Salmon Run post that we saw a couple of weeks ago (and read it ’till the end), you would have noticed that we went for salmon feasting after the event. (It’s meant to … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged all you can eat sushi at Matsuda Japanese Cuisine, all-you-can-eat, AYCE Sushi, Buffet, Dessert, food blog, foodie, Japanese, lunch, Matsuda Japanese Cuisine, restaurant review, Scarborough, Steeles, sushi | 7 Comments

Filipino Food at Max’s Restaurant

Posted on October 11, 2014 by stenoodie

Yay, Filipino food! A group of us 8 foodie adventurers gathered together to have dinner at Max’s Restaurant (Max’s of Manila) on a Saturday night. Most of us had never had Filipino food before (I have: here and here) so … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Dreamy

Posted on October 10, 2014 by stenoodie

Aw, I found the perfect picture for this week’s photo challenge! This picture was taken in the summer of 2009 in July when I was on vacation. We were at the harbor in Hong Kong and just about to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged blurry, ferry, Hong Kong, Macao, postaday, rain, travel, weekly photo challenge | 6 Comments

School Restaurant

Posted on October 9, 2014 by stenoodie

You know we’re serious about trying new restaurants and food when we venture all the way downtown on a weekday to try out School Restaurant which is located by subway and streetcar (you know those pesky streetcars that sometimes take … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 70 Fraser Avenue, @schoolresto, breakfast, brunch, decorations, epic breakfast, food blog, foodie, restaurant review, restaurant that looks like a school, restaurant with school supply props, School Restaurant, school setting, Smoked Salmon Scramble with Cream Cheese, Super Cheesy Bacon French Toas, Toronto, Western | 1 Comment

Signs Restaurant — a unique dining experience using ASL

Posted on October 8, 2014 by stenoodie

Ever since I saw the promotional video for one of Toronto’s newest restaurants called Signs, I knew I wanted to try it out. It’s the only restaurant in Toronto where all of the servers are deaf and use American sign … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 558 Yonge St, @signsrestaurant, American Sign Language, ASL, deaf, food blog, foodie, Montega Bay Jerk Chicken, Red Beet & Watermelon, restaurant review, signing, Signs Restaurant, Toronto, unique, Venison Shepherd’s Pie, watermelon salad, Wellesley Station | 14 Comments

Chiu Chow Boy

Posted on October 7, 2014 by stenoodie

Being backlogged on my stenoodie food blog posts means that I sometimes go to a restaurant again before I have even blogged about it the first time that I stepped foot inside. This happened to Chiu Chow Boy recently! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Chinese, Chiu Chow, Chiu Chow Boy, dinner, food blog, foodie, Marinated duck, oyster congee, oyster omelet, restaurant review, Scarborough | 4 Comments

Hero Certified Burgers in Vaughan (across from Wonderland)

Posted on October 6, 2014 by stenoodie

After we rode on the Leviathan for the first time (for most of us), it was time for lunch. I have really smart friends, so instead of dining in at the restaurants and fast food joints inside the theme park, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @HeroBurgers, burgers, cheap food near Wonderland, fast food, fast food burgers in Vaughan, food blog, foodie, fries, Hero Burger, Hero Certified Burgers, onion rings, restaurant review, Toronto food blogger, Vaughan, Wonderland | 1 Comment

Zakkushi

Posted on October 5, 2014 by stenoodie

For Jessica’s birthday, we went to Zakkushi, which is an authentic Japanese izakaya in Cabbagetown (you can get there easily on the College streetcar going east). It’s a really nicely decorated restaurant that is cozy and separated by wooden panels … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @ZakkushiCarlton, Carlton, downtown, drinks, food blog, foodie, fun, izakaya, Japanese, loud, restaurant review, tapas, Toronto, Zakkushi | 3 Comments

Aoyama Sushi

Posted on October 4, 2014 by stenoodie

I was able to catch up with Rosemarie at a Japanese restaurant near the area of Victoria Park and Finch. It was a rainy night and I’m so glad that I got a parking spot right in front of the … Continue reading →