Category Archives: Complimentary Adventures

#FeedMyPhoneInstaMeet: Toronto’s First Thai-Inspired Ice Cream Rolls at Arctic Bites

Posted on May 31, 2016 by stenoodie

Thanks to Patrick of @feedmyphone, my fellow foodie friends and I were able to try out Toronto’s very first Thai-inspired ice cream rolls at Arctic Bites. At the time of writing, they were not officially open to the public yet, … Continue reading →

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Live Jazz, Comedy, and Comfort Food at 120 Diner

Posted on May 26, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure of being invited to 120 Diner, Toronto’s hot spot for live music, comedy, and comfort food. 120 Diner was approaching their second anniversary and I was excited to attend as I love intimate dinners that are … Continue reading →

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Japanese Fusion Sandwiches at Teara Lab! [Defunct]

Posted on May 20, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to the pre-launch event of a brand new Japanese fusion sandwich shop called Teara Lab in Toronto yesterday. Teara Lab is Toronto’s first Japanese fusion fast casual sandwich shop and features sandwiches that … Continue reading →

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SoCIAL LITE Vodka Launch Party

Posted on May 19, 2016 by stenoodie

Yesterday was the SoCIAL LITE Vodka Launch Party at The Spoke Club at 600 King Street West in downtown Toronto. Arlene Dickinson & The SOCIAL LITE Team had sent me an invitation to this event a few weeks prior and I was … Continue reading →

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Silver Spoons 2016: Wine, Food, Art Event Recap

Posted on May 15, 2016 by stenoodie

Silver Spoons 2016: Gourmet Food, Wine Tasting, Art Fair. This past weekend was the much-anticipated and highly buzzed-about event at District 28 hosting gourmet food, wine tasting, and art fair from local businesses in Toronto.

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The Launch of Acapeli’s Dairy-Free Gourmet Frozen Desserts

Posted on May 13, 2016 by stenoodie

This past Wednesday, Acapeli’s Dairy-Free Gourmet Frozen Desserts launched officially in Canada. Acapeli’s: a “luxurious line of gluten free, dairy free, kosher pareve ice cream alternative marries artisanal ingredients and delicious flavours for a rich and elegant epicurean adventure”.

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The Queen’s 90th Birthday Royal Afternoon Tea Celebration at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel

Posted on May 12, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the honour and pleasure of attending the Queen’s 90th birthday Royal Afternoon Tea Celebration at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel is a large upscale hotel in Toronto with historical significance. It was opened in … Continue reading →

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Caplansky’s Deli First Franchise Opening in Yorkville, Toronto [Defunct]

Posted on May 6, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure and privilege to be invited to the press event opening of Caplansky’s Deli yesterday afternoon in Yorkvile, Toronto. They are officially open today, May 6, 2016, for business. Zane Caplansky is the man behind Caplansky’s Deli … Continue reading →

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Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill Grand Opening in Markham

Posted on April 24, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure and privilege to be invited to the Grand Opening event of Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Markham this past Saturday (their second location). This grand opening was actually scheduled to take place at the end of … Continue reading →

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#FeedMyPhoneInstaMeet at Lucullus Bakers & Roasters

Posted on April 16, 2016 by stenoodie

Fellow foodie and instagramer @feedmyphone has been arranging foodie get-togethers in a while now. Anh was invited to one of Patrick’s recent instagram meets, which he calls “instameets” and uses the relevant hashtag #feedmyphoneinstameet, and also invited me as her plus … Continue reading →