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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.

Tacos at La Carnita

Posted on August 18, 2018 by stenoodie

August 11, 2018: Lunch at La Carnita! I’ve always wanted to try this taco restaurant and so here we were on a Saturday for a late lunch. 😀 There are a couple of locations of La Carnita in Toronto. We … Continue reading →

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Sweet Turtle Desserts Inc. (Pun Cao Tong)

Posted on August 17, 2018 by stenoodie

August 5, 2018: I was in need of some turtle herbal jelly, so I decided to try out this Chinese dessert shop that I’ve noticed in the Times Square plaza at Leslie and Highway 7 in Richmond Hill. (Its signage … Continue reading →

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Urban Dance Classes at VYbE Dance Company

Posted on August 16, 2018 by stenoodie

August 5, 2018: My first time taking an urban choreography dance class! XD I found out through this class that I have zero musicality in urban hip hop dancing XD. What I can describe it is a robot (me) walking … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Platform Espresso Bar for Food and Drinks

Posted on August 15, 2018 by stenoodie

August 5, 2018: I came back to revisit Platform Espresso Bar after initially visiting last year when they were still in their soft opening. The cafe is as cute as ever and they have updated their menu to include a … Continue reading →

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Union Chicken at Union Station

Posted on August 15, 2018 by stenoodie

August 4, 2018: Now the title of this blog post might sound a little weird but that’s because the name of this restaurant is called “Union Chicken” and because there are currently two locations in Toronto, I had to specify that … Continue reading →

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Seven-Course Tasting Menu at Edulis Restaurant

Posted on August 14, 2018 by stenoodie

August 2, 2018: For our milestone birthdays this year, we decided to celebrate extravagantly with a tasting menu at Edulis. A five-course tasting menu at Edulis Restaurant is currently priced at $65 while a seven-course tasting menu is currently priced … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening of Nando’s PERi-PERi Chicken at Woodbine and Highway 7

Posted on August 13, 2018 by stenoodie

July 31, 2018: Ever since I saw the signage go up at a new strip mall of restaurants at the corner of Woodbine and Highway 7 signifying that a Nando’s would be opening up, I was so excited for it. … Continue reading →

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Thornhill Rib & Craft Beer Fest 2018

Posted on August 12, 2018 by stenoodie

July 27, 2018: Thornhill hosts a ribfest every year and this was my first time attending it! I love events that have zero admission fee. 😀 The Thornhill Rib & Craft Beer Fest was held at 1441 Clark Avenue West … Continue reading →

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The Power Burger and New Menu Items at Aroma Espresso Bar

Posted on August 11, 2018 by stenoodie

July 23, 2018: Aroma Espresso Bar has some new items for the summer! In particular, they now serve a vegan burger, The Power Burger, made with a Beyond Meat patty! Vegan food is coming into prominence in the foodie scene … Continue reading →

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Colombian and Mexican Food at Los Arrieros Restaurante (defunct)

Posted on August 10, 2018 by stenoodie

July 21, 2018: After attending my friend’s wedding ceremony, we decided to go for lunch nearby in the Jane and Bloor area. Los Arrieros Restaurante is a Colombian restaurant that also serves Mexican food. Once we walked in, we could … Continue reading →