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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.

The Most Hospitable Stay at Woodland Gardens Bed and Breakfast

Posted on August 28, 2018 by stenoodie

August 18, 2018: Our accommodations for a one-day stay during our most recent Port Hope weekend getaway was at Woodland Gardens Bed and Breakfast in Campbellcroft, Ontario. This was a bed and breakfast (which also serves as an Airbnb) in … Continue reading →

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Watching The Little Mermaid Musical at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope!

Posted on August 27, 2018 by stenoodie

August 18, 2018: After a splendid dinner, we headed two minutes down the street in downtown Port Hope to the Cameco Capitol Arts Centre (Capitol Theatre) to watch a musical! I have loved watching musicals ever since I watched my first … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Local No90 Bar + Kitchen in Port Hope

Posted on August 27, 2018 by stenoodie

August 18, 2018: Local No90 Bar + Kitchen is a relatively new restaurant in downtown Port Hope, Ontario. This restaurant is a bar and grill that serves artisan savory pies and local shareable dishes as well as a host of … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Best Burgers at Olympus Burger in Port Hope

Posted on August 26, 2018 by stenoodie

August 18, 2018: Olympus Burger is a Greek mythology-themed burger joint situated in downtown Port Hope that has won several best burger awards including a feature on the “You Gotta Eat Here” TV show. We had actually passed by this restaurant … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Treetop Trekking at Ganaraska, Port Hope

Posted on August 26, 2018 by stenoodie

August 18, 2018: It was a pleasure to return to the Treetop Trekking facilities at Ganaraska, Port Hope to partake in some more aerial obstacle courses and zip line fun! “Treetop Trekking” has five locations across Ontario (and five locations … Continue reading →

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Ninki Sushi in The PATH

Posted on August 25, 2018 by stenoodie

August 16, 2018: I’ve passed by Ninki Sushi, a Japanese restaurant, dozens and dozens of times whenever I work at the Bay Adelaide Centre, but this was my first time dining in. I never knew what a fancy restaurant it … Continue reading →

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Yelp Elite Event: Sweet Escape at Patisserie Kirin ft. Tendou Matcha & Dessert

Posted on August 23, 2018 by stenoodie

August 14, 2018: I had dined at Tendou before for their matcha-focused desserts and ice cream. Since then, they have closed and reinvented themselves as Patisserie Kirin ft. Tendou Matcha & Dessert to focus more on other pastry desserts and … Continue reading →

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Free Gelato Pops at Aroma Espresso Bar on August 23, 2018!

Posted on August 22, 2018 by stenoodie

August 22, 2018: I usually publish blog posts about events that I attended consecutively, but as this is a time sensitive event, here goes: Participating Aroma Espresso Bar locations are giving away free Gelato pops tomorrow afternoon! Starting at 4:30 p.m. on … Continue reading →

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Za Pizza Bistro Media Preview (New Toronto Location)

Posted on August 21, 2018 by stenoodie

August 14, 2018: Last week, I was invited to the media preview and tasting of a new pizza bistro opening up in Toronto. Za Pizza Bistro is already an established and popular pizzeria in Manitoba and this new opening signifies … Continue reading →

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Stouffville Country Ribfest 2018

Posted on August 19, 2018 by stenoodie

August 12, 2018: This was the 6th annual Stouffville Country Ribfest. It took place during the weekend of August 10 to 12 at the Stouffville Memorial Park in Stouffville. I actually won a pair of “free” admission tickets (care of Yelp … Continue reading →