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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.

Archibald Microbrasserie (Montreal International Airport)

Posted on October 18, 2018 by stenoodie

September 2, 2018: This was actually my first time inside of the Montreal Airport (since all of the other times I’ve been to Montreal have been either by rail or car). Everyone knows that Montreal is a foodie city, but … Continue reading →

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Mill St. Brewery (Toronto Pearson Airport)

Posted on October 18, 2018 by stenoodie

September 2, 2018: For our two-week trip to Europe this year, we departed from Toronto Pearson International Airport for a connecting flight to Montreal. Before our flight, we had lunch inside the airport in Terminal 1 at Mill St. Brewery. … Continue reading →

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Nail Art at Lulu Studio

Posted on October 17, 2018 by stenoodie

August 31, 2018: I haven’t gotten my nails done professionally in a long, long time. The last time must have been a pedicure back when I convocated from university! As I was leaving for a vacation and feeling up for … Continue reading →

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Lashes By Sarah — Lash Lifts and Eyelash Extensions [Retired]

Posted on October 17, 2018 by stenoodie

August 28, 2018: All along, even before I tried lash extensions for the first time this summer, I had wanted to try lash lifts. I wanted to try this unique lash technique which lifted your eyelashes with minimal effort to … Continue reading →

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Yelp Elite Event: Cocktails and Canadiana at Draco Markham

Posted on October 11, 2018 by stenoodie

August 27, 2018: This Yelp Elite Event was held at the Draco Markham restaurant inside of the Toronto Marriott Markham hotel at Enterprise Boulevard and Birchmount Road in Markham. This was a classy yet smart casual affair where there were featured … Continue reading →

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Fav Café + Bar (Woodbine & Hwy 7)

Posted on October 10, 2018 by stenoodie

August 27, 2018: Ever since I saw Fav Café pop up at the plaza at the intersection of Highway 7 and Woodbine, I was curious to check it out. At first, I thought this was a second outpost of the … Continue reading →

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Surely Up Vegetarian Hotpot

Posted on October 9, 2018 by stenoodie

August 25, 2018: Ever since I noticed the closure of K & K Cafe that previously occupied this space which the current Surely Up Vegetarian Hotpot (素上簽) took over, I was curious about its food and dining experience (but not before … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Nando’s PERi-PERi Chicken at Woodbine and Highway 7

Posted on August 30, 2018 by stenoodie

August 24 & 26, 2018: I came back for more PERi-PERi chicken. 😀 Read my recap of the grand opening event that I attended at this new Markham location of Nando’s PERi-PERi Chicken here. On this follow-up visit, I tried the

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Ramen Misoya Toronto’s Grand Opening Event

Posted on August 29, 2018 by stenoodie

August 22, 2018: A week ago, I was invited to the grand opening event of a new Japanese ramen franchise for a complimentary lunch to taste the food and to promote their opening. Ramen Misoya hails from Japan with more than … Continue reading →

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Port Hope Travel Guide, Part 3

Posted on August 28, 2018 by stenoodie

August 18-19, 2018: I had another best and amazing weekend in Port Hope, Ontario! ^_^ Port Hope is a small town east of Toronto (about an hour’s drive on a clear day), which houses a population of 16,500 with shops, … Continue reading →