Category Archives: Complimentary Adventures

Ebisu on Queen Grand Opening Party [Defunct]

Posted on October 19, 2016 by stenoodie

Thanks to Loopp Media Inc., I was able to attend the grand opening party of Ebisu opening on Queen Street in Toronto last Saturday. (Ebisu replaces what used to be Sushi Queen on 204 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto.) Ebisu … Continue reading →

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QQ Thai Ice Cream Rolls

Posted on September 3, 2016 by stenoodie

There is a brand new Thai ice cream rolls shop in Scarborough called QQ Thai Ice Cream! This past Wednesday, Sweven Media held a preview media event for some local foodies to allow us to try their ice cream rolls … Continue reading →

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The Captain’s Boil: New 5th Location in Little Italy

Posted on September 1, 2016 by stenoodie

I have fallen in love with eating seafood boils and after this recent visit to The Captain’s Boil, it just reconfirms how delicious this messy hands-on way of eating seafood is. The Captain’s Boil has been growing steadily throughout Canada … Continue reading →

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Canada’s 3rd Annual Coconut Festival & Marketplace 2016

Posted on August 29, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to the 3rd Annual Coconut Festival & Marketplace this year by Mark to sample various foods and products from this popular coconut festival. “Coconut Festival Canada produces the event to connect all communities … Continue reading →

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Chatime Turns 5! New Product Line: Twilight by Chatime

Posted on August 25, 2016 by stenoodie

Thanks to Patrick of @feedmyphone for organizing an #FeedMyPhoneInstameet, many food bloggers and instagramers were able to try out the brand new line of teas from Chatime! Chatime turns 5 years old this coming September 8, 2016 and with that, their … Continue reading →

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Sweetery Toronto Food Festival 2016!

Posted on August 22, 2016 by stenoodie

Sweetery Toronto Food Festival came back for its second year in 2016! I was once again graciously invited by the media relations staff, Vivien, to attend their media event where I would get to taste and photograph the food items … Continue reading →

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The Winery Experience at Trius Winery at Hillebrand

Posted on August 20, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to dine at Trius Winery at Hillebrand this past Friday night! I believe I’ve been to Trius Winery before for a wine tasting tour but I’m not positive. Either way, we arrived at … Continue reading →

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Media Tasting Event at Boil King [Defunct]

Posted on August 17, 2016 by stenoodie

There is another new seafood boil restaurant in town! Boil King is now open and located in the Entertainment District on 333 King Street West close to Blue Jays Way. Boil King is a family-owned restaurant that serves the Louisiana tradition of Cajun-style seafood in … Continue reading →

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Pre-Opening Tasting Event at The Boiling Harbour

Posted on August 6, 2016 by stenoodie

Thanks to Jenny of @itsjenyu and Michael of @cravethe6ix, I was able to taste the seafood dishes from The Boiling Harbour ahead of its opening day. The Boiling Harbour is a seafood boil restaurant located at 3175 Rutherford Road in … Continue reading →

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Prix Fixe Media Tasting at JaBistro’s Rooftop Patio!

Posted on August 5, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the greatest pleasure to be invited to JaBistro Modern Japanese to try a prix fixe menu of their signature sushi, sashimi, and bistro dishes all on their newly renovated rooftop patio! It has been a beautiful summer in Toronto … Continue reading →