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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.

Sunset Grill (Woodbine/Highway 7) in Markham

February 17, 2019: This location of Sunset Grill is one of many new eateries that have opened up in a new plaza strip at Woodbine Avenue and Highway 7.  I love how the restaurants are each brand new occupants and … Continue reading

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CSR testing

February 16, 2019: I did the CSR testing today!!  This is actually the very first time that I’ve done any sort of live in-person testing!  Seeing as I did my steno studies online, I also did all of my steno … Continue reading

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Italian Cuisine at Gusto 101

February 8, 2019: I finally made it to this much talked-about restaurant, Gusto 101, for dinner!! 😀  My love booked it for our early V Day meal this year. Gusto 101 is an Italian restaurant serving Southern Italian classics located … Continue reading

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Chicken Quesadilla at St. Louis Bar and Grill (Elgin Mills and Yonge)

February 2, 2019: Lunch at St. Louis Bar and Grill in this Yonge Street and Elgin Mills location!  They have a good lunch menu where every day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can choose most of their most … Continue reading

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Rosticceria Girasole in Florence, Italy

September 9, 2018:  Chinese takeout. The place was called Rosticceria Cinese Girasole and was a dark single-roomed unit.  They had a couple tables for dining in, but it seemed the norm for takeout orders. We ordered two tofu soups, steamed … Continue reading

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Rice Gelato at Gelateria dei Neri in Florence, Italy

September 9, 2018:  After the salty but tasty Italian sandwiches, I wanted something cold and refreshing.  I spotted a huge line-up outside one of many gelato shops on the street where we were walking and decided to have my sweet … Continue reading

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Italian Sandwiches at La Prosciutteria Firenze in Florence, Italy

September 10, 2018:  Starving stomachs brought us to La Prosciutteria Firenze where we had two of their feature sandwiches.  This place is all about sandwiches, proscuitto, and cold cuts!  (I actually didn’t know how to order at first since it … Continue reading

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Crepes at La Milkeria in Florence, Italy

September 9, 2018:  We dined at La Milkeria where their crepes were a standout according to some online reviews. La Milkeria was a small and cute Parisan style café that served gelato and pastries too. Surprising, although we were still … Continue reading

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Mexican Food at La Taquizza Restaurant & Tequila Bar

January 26, 2019: Date night at La Taquizza Restaurant & Tequila Bar!  This is a Mexican restaurant and was one of a few that still had available seating on a busy and cold Saturday night.  We were welcomed in and given … Continue reading

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Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao (HK Airport)

January 20, 2019: Shanghainese food inside the Hong Kong International Airport! Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao is one of a few restaurants located on the Level 5 Arrival Hall.

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