Author Archives: stenoodie

Unknown's avatar

About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Lee (Delicious Asian Fusion Tapas!)

Lee is a French-Asian culinary experience!  Lee is opened by the famed chef, Sursur Lee, who was a winner on the Top Chef: Masters television show and has since then opened up two restaurants in Toronto alone.  

Posted in Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Rough drafts

“We have to take turns speaking or else the transcript will look like alphabet soup.”~ One of the most considerate lawyers I’ve ever worked with! This past week, I had a real doozy of a week as a (still) newbie … Continue reading →

Posted in Steno | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Juxtaposition

Juxtaposition:  Old meets new — an imperial guardian lion coolly looks on as the famed Marina Bay Sands stands tall and unyielding in the clouds.  Similarly, the lush greenery representing

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged , , | 14 Comments

Sandwich Box — Fast Lunches for Busy Folk

Sandwich Box is a simple eatery located on Richmond Street.  Located in the Financial District, busy suits are always searching for healthy yet delicious fast joints for a bite to eat before scurrying back to the office for more sit-down … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Authentic Taiwanese Food at Papa Chang’s

Betty and I had our eyes on this restaurant and I’m really glad that we tried this place out!  This hole in the wall serves Asian fusion and authentic Taiwanese food which is hard to find in the GTA in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Greek Food at Loui’s Kouzina

Loui’s Kouzina is a highly rated Greek restaurant located at Woodbine and 16th Ave. in Markham.  I was very excited to see what it would be all about and dined here with my mom after the first Zumba session of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Green Grotto Tea Room

This is going to be a super brief food blog entry. Green Grotto Tea Room is located near Steeles and Warden in Markham (also where a T&T Supermarket resides).  It’s a casual space for youngsters to gather and chat over drinks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Skiing at Blue Mountain!

The very first time I squeezed my little feet into snug ski boots and attempted to glide my way down a barely-there hill on a pair of skis, I was in grade five.  I chose to spend several weeks in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Family

Family:  Travelling together no matter what and no matter where. =)

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged , , , , | 15 Comments

Raku Ramen & Izakaya [Defunct]

I found myself at another izakaya after visiting Nomé Izakaya recently.  This time, I was in the mood for some sushi and ramen since I didn’t get the chance to have any last weekend.  It was perfect since there was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments