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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.

Dinner at Cactus Club Cafe (First Canadian Place)

Posted on April 3, 2019 by stenoodie

March 28, 2019: Two friends and I arranged to have dinner here at Cactus Club Café. This location of Cactus Club Café is located in the heart of the Financial District in Toronto on the upper level of First Canadian … Continue reading →

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Hamaru Sushi at Leslie and York Mills

Posted on April 2, 2019 by stenoodie

March 24, 2019: After our Paint Nite event next door, we headed over to Hamaru Sushi at 4 p.m. for a really early dinner. The online ratings for this small Japanese restaurant at a strip plaza next to a CIBC … Continue reading →

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Paint Nite fundraiser for the Toronto Trillium Lions Club

Posted on April 1, 2019 by stenoodie

March 24, 2019: It’s been a while since my last Paint Nite. I’ve done this Paint Nite event once before and another time with Paint Lounge and enjoyed them both immensely (the idea is exactly the same at either paint … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Sushi at Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine

Posted on March 29, 2019 by stenoodie

March 23, 2019: Vegetarian sushi and sashimi found here! Tenon Vegetarian Cuisine (天恩中日素食料理) used to be a regular Japanese restaurant many, many years ago. I remember dining here with my mom at least ten years ago and remembering the visit … Continue reading →

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Brand New Markham location of HeyNoodles

Posted on March 28, 2019 by stenoodie

March 27, 2019: There is a new location of HeyNoodles restaurant in Markham! HeyNoodles, already quite prevalent in the Greater Toronto Area with four current existing restaurants, serves Chongqing style noodles. It means “xiao mian”, literally “little noodles” in English. Xiao … Continue reading →

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Korean Comfort Food at Koryo Samgyetang

Posted on March 27, 2019 by stenoodie

March 19, 2019: A hungry belly after a day of work called me to Koryo Samgyetang, a Korean restaurant located on Leslie Street south of Steeles Avenue in North York. I had this restaurant on my to-try list after noticing … Continue reading →

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St. Patty’s Day at Father’s Moustache Grill & Bar

Posted on March 26, 2019 by stenoodie

March 17, 2019: We were in Aurora and decided to stop by a pub for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations this year. A quick Google search brought us to Father’s Moustache Grill & Bar which had high ratings and where … Continue reading →

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Yunshang Rice Noodle House (First Markham Place)

Posted on March 25, 2019 by stenoodie

March 16, 2019: For a Saturday lunch, we visited the First Markham Place location of Yunshang Rice Noodle House (云尚过桥米线). I had only recently visited this rice noodle franchise for the first time (the one in North York) earlier this … Continue reading →

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Hurry Curry and Tacorrito Dual-Concept Restaurant in Brampton

Posted on March 23, 2019 by stenoodie

March 22, 2019: If you are in the neighbouring areas of Brampton, you might want to check out Hurry Curry and Tacorrito, a dual-concept restaurant newly opened near the Toronto airport. On March 22, 23, and 24, 2019, they are … Continue reading →

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Korean Fried Chicken at MyMy Chicken (Yonge and Sheppard)

Posted on March 22, 2019 by stenoodie

March 16, 2019: I finally got to try out this Korean Fried Chicken franchise!!! ^_^ My love for fried chicken knows no bounds. 😀 I arrived early at 6 p.m. to the Yonge and Sheppard location of MyMy Chicken to … Continue reading →