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.

stenoodie’s Contest Page!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by stenoodie

Our very first contest is now live!! Click this link to learn now to participate. Contest begins NOW and ends Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Winners will be announced on May 24, 2014. Good luck! *waves pom-poms and … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged blog, contest, food, free, fun, giveaway, restaurants, stenoodie, win | 3 Comments

Sporking a deal at Insomnia!

Posted on May 14, 2014 by stenoodie

I had the privilege of meeting two of the founders of a brand new sparkling app called Spork yesterday and seeing how their app works in person for the first time. Spork is a free iPhone app (they are rolling … Continue reading →

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Lim Ga Ne Korean Restaurant (Yonge and Finch)

Posted on May 13, 2014 by stenoodie

May 8, 2014: Yesterday, I blogged about a Korean restaurant in the downtown part of Koreatown. Today’s blog post features Lim Ga Ne, another Korean restaurant but in the other Koreatown — the uptown one at Yonge and Finch! Essentially, … Continue reading →

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Jajangmyeon at the Roll House

Posted on May 12, 2014 by stenoodie

I’ve been to Roll House before! Back in the summer time of 2012, several university friends and I were gathering to have dinner together in Koreatown in Toronto and one friend recommended this restaurant as having one of the best Jajangmyeon … Continue reading →

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Snakes & Lattes, Board Game Café

Posted on May 11, 2014 by stenoodie

Snakes & Lattes is a board game café and was the first one to open and gain prominence in Toronto. The idea is simple: You pay a cover of $5 to enter the cozy establishment with friend or two or … Continue reading →

Posted in board game cafes, Food | Tagged @SnakesandLattes, board game cafes, board games, Clue, cover charge, Dirty Minds, drinks, friends, fun, games, Ghost Blitz, Guesstures, interaction, Koreatown, no reservations, rainy day activity, restaurant review, seating, snacks, Snakes & Lattes, social activity, strategy, Toronto | 10 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: On the Move

Posted on May 10, 2014 by stenoodie

Upon seeing the subject of this week’s photo challenge, I knew immediately — IMMEDIATELY — of which photo to feature. Haha, this photo definitely embodies what I think “on the move” means and those of us who were actually in … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged China, on the move, postaday, travel, weekly photo challenge | 13 Comments

Taking off a day of work to work?

Posted on May 9, 2014 by stenoodie

I just saw this status from a steno colleague of mine. She says, “I love having the day off so I can get work done. Happy Friday!”

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3rd Annual Toronto Wing Festival

Posted on May 8, 2014 by stenoodie

This was my first time attending Toronto’s Wing Festival. Apparently this was the third year that they hosted it. I’m sure a lot of people don’t even know about this festival, so hopefully this blog post will bring more awareness to … Continue reading →

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Eating Caribbean Food at Cravins!

Posted on May 7, 2014 by stenoodie

I can’t believe that this is the first time I can recall trying and eating jerk chicken! I’ve always heard of this dish but somehow it has always eluded my dining choices. Who knew that there was such an authentic Caribbean … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Caribbean food, Cravin's Caribbean Bar & Grill, Cravins, curry goat roti wrap, food blog, foodie, Jamaican, jerk chicken, Markham, restaurant review, roti, Trinidadian, Woodbine | 10 Comments

Cheap Eats at Hai Tang Bakery & Coffee

Posted on May 6, 2014 by stenoodie

This place is a gem! Hai Tang Bakery & Coffee was predominantly a bakery where you could buy Chinese buns and baked goods, but over time it has transformed into a little cafe where you can order extremely cheap combo … Continue reading →