Category Archives: Food

Golden Sand Restaurant in Tai Kok Tsui

Posted on November 10, 2019 by stenoodie

This is a typical Hong Kong style restaurant serving HK style cafe food like afternoon tea specials, breakfast combos, and dinner. It’s quite non-descript, so I’ll just share with you what we ate.

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The Sweet Escape Patisserie at the Distillery District

Posted on October 10, 2019 by stenoodie

October 5, 2019: We had a little snack at The Sweet Escape Patisserie at the Distillery District during our afternoon visit. Despite the name of the shop, we didn’t get anything sweet from this cafe on this visit. They had … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Indian Food at Bhai’s Indian Canteen

Posted on October 8, 2019 by stenoodie

October 4, 2019: How funny. I wanted to revisit this restaurant, Bhai’s Indian Canteen, again because I hadn’t blogged about it the first time I visited. When I look back at my records, I actually visited this restaurant pretty much … Continue reading →

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The Feast of St. Lawrence 2019 – Dinner under the Stars – Media Walking Food Tour Preview

Posted on July 22, 2019 by stenoodie

July 20, 2019: I’m thankful to be invited on this year’s walking tour again to preview some of the restaurants that will be participating in this year’s The Feast of St. Lawrence “Dinner under the Stars” event, a six-course sit-down … Continue reading →

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SCENIC coffee + brunch (Brunch inside Initium)

Posted on July 1, 2019 by stenoodie

June 3, 2019: Here is another new-ish restaurant that serves brunch in Markham! SCENIC coffee + brunch is located inside Initium Salon. The salon is located on Woodbine Avenue but nestled inside a row of plazas (near the Costco) that … Continue reading →

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Vegan Food at Copper Branch [Defunct]

Posted on June 10, 2019 by stenoodie

May 26, 2019: I was first exposed to Copper Branch earlier this year as part of a Yelp event. I returned here with Tracy to try out the vegan selections further. Everything is made from vegetables and fruit or soy … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Starving Artist Waffles & Espresso (Markham)

Posted on May 30, 2019 by stenoodie

May 26, 2019: I had heard about Starving Artist for a while, so when I realized a few months ago that there is a Markham location to this waffles-focused breakfast franchise, I was ecstatic to visit it with some friends. … Continue reading →

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Authentic Italian Dinner at Sud Forno (Yonge)

Posted on May 29, 2019 by stenoodie

May 22, 2019: I think Sud Forno is a hidden gem that hardly anyone ever talks about! Why is that? (Perhaps because it is newly opened only since July 2017?) Thanks to us leaving early from work and the original … Continue reading →

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All You Can Eat Dinner at Yummy Sushi in Richmond Hill

Posted on May 28, 2019 by stenoodie

May 18, 2019: We decided to go for an all-you-can-eat sushi dinner on a whim. I wanted to eat a variety of tapas, particularly more vegetables, and it seemed an achievable goal with a Japanese style all-you-can-eat restaurant. We looked … Continue reading →

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Saturday Brunch at Provo FoodBar [Defunct]

Posted on May 27, 2019 by stenoodie

May 12, 2019: Our visit to Provo FoodBar confirmed to me why you should never decide on a restaurant when you’re hungry. … Provo FoodBar is located on Dundas Street West directly across from the Art Gallery of Ontario. After … Continue reading →