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About stenoodie

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

SCENIC coffee + brunch (Brunch inside Initium)

June 3, 2019:  Here is another new-ish restaurant that serves brunch in Markham!  SCENIC coffee + brunch is located inside Initium Salon.  The salon is located on Woodbine Avenue but nestled inside a row of plazas (near the Costco) that … Continue reading →

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Body Bar (lack of) Massage Review

June 19, 2019:  I bought a 60-minute massage Groupon deal back in February.  Since then, I have tried several times to call Body Bar (located at 115 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit 4, Markham) to schedule an appointment to redeem my … Continue reading →

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Vegan Food at Copper Branch [Defunct]

May 26, 2019:  I was first exposed to Copper Branch earlier this year as part of a Yelp event.  I returned here with Tracy to try out the vegan selections further. Everything is made from vegetables and fruit or soy … Continue reading →

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Stress post

I hate wedding planning and coordinating. I hate having to involve other people that I have to rely on and trust for an apparent special day of my life.

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Brunch at Starving Artist Waffles & Espresso (Markham)

May 26, 2019:  I had heard about Starving Artist for a while, so when I realized a few months ago that there is a Markham location to this waffles-focused breakfast franchise, I was ecstatic to visit it with some friends. … Continue reading →

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Authentic Italian Dinner at Sud Forno (Yonge)

May 22, 2019:  I think Sud Forno is a hidden gem that hardly anyone ever talks about!  Why is that?  (Perhaps because it is newly opened only since July 2017?) Thanks to us leaving early from work and the original … Continue reading →

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All You Can Eat Dinner at Yummy Sushi in Richmond Hill

May 18, 2019:  We decided to go for an all-you-can-eat sushi dinner on a whim.  I wanted to eat a variety of tapas, particularly more vegetables, and it seemed an achievable goal with a Japanese style all-you-can-eat restaurant. We looked … Continue reading →

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Saturday Brunch at Provo FoodBar [Defunct]

May 12, 2019:  Our visit to Provo FoodBar confirmed to me why you should never decide on a restaurant when you’re hungry.  … Provo FoodBar is located on Dundas Street West directly across from the Art Gallery of Ontario.  After … Continue reading →

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Sporting Life 10K in Toronto 2019 recap

May 12, 2019:  I participated in the Sporting Life 10-kilometre run/walk in Toronto again this year!  This was my third time participating overall (I participated back in 2014 and last year, 2018).  This downhill event features closure of Yonge Street … Continue reading →

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Pho-Com 99 Vietnamese Restaurant in Mississauga

May 10, 2019:  After a stroll in Centennial Park to see the cherry blossoms, we searched up a local Vietnamese restaurant for dinner in Mississauga.  Pho-Com 99 appeared high on the list of reviews, and we were pleased to have a … Continue reading →

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