Category Archives: Food

What We Ate and Did at the CNE 2024 (family edition)

Posted on August 20, 2024 by stenoodie

The annual Canadian National Exhibition unofficially marks the end of the summer and kicks us off into the cooler autumn months. In 2024, the CNE runs from August 16 to September 2 (Labour Day before the kids return to school). … Continue reading →

The Feast of St. Lawrence Media Walking Tour 2024

Posted on July 21, 2024 by stenoodie

I was once again honoured to be invited to be in the media walking tour for the Feast of St. Lawrence 2024 event (my fourth time!) on July 20 where content creators previewed the items that will be served at … Continue reading →

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Little Bangkok Thai Cuisine in Markham‏

Posted on July 15, 2024 by stenoodie

Updated post July 15, 2024: I was feeling up for some Thai food again despite just having it the day before at Isaan Der in Richmond Hill. Since the husband and I were in this area of Markham already, I … Continue reading →

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Thai Food at Isaan Der Thai Kitchen & Bar Richmond Hill

Posted on July 14, 2024 by stenoodie

It was so nice to finally try this hotspot for Thai food! Isaan Der Thai Kitchen & Bar opened up sometime in the last year or so and initially, I remember hearing about how there were really long waits for … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Roses Senso Café & Bites Restaurant

Posted on May 29, 2024 by stenoodie

We had lunch at Roses Senso Café & Bites Restaurant located at the corner of Yonge Street and 16th in Richmond Hill (9218 Yonge St). I had overheard about this restaurant from a fellow mom that it was good and … Continue reading →

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Chinese Dumpling House at Metro Square

Posted on May 23, 2024 by stenoodie

Chinese Dumpling House (真東北餃子館) has been at this Metro Square for many years, but I believe it is the first time that I ever visited. My friend G and I were meeting up in this area and since she had … Continue reading →

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Pho Anh Vu in Richmond Hill

Posted on May 20, 2024 by stenoodie

Authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the GTA! My friend V brought me to this location of Pho Anh Vu in Richmond Hill for dinner last week and I loved it so much that I immediately knew I wanted to come back … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year Poon Choi from Skyview Fusion Cuisine

Posted on February 18, 2024 by stenoodie

We’ve been buying poon choi (盆菜) from a different restaurant in the past couple of years to celebrate Chinese New Year. It’s a delicious and easy way to enjoy many celebratory new year foods in one setting. “Poon choi” in … Continue reading →

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Comfort Food Classics at Marathon Cafe Richmond Hill

Posted on January 29, 2024 by stenoodie

I first blogged about Marathon Cafe in Richmond Hill in July 2015, but I figure this place needs an updated blog post from me. I was craving for something simple and

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Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner at So Good Restaurant

Posted on January 18, 2024 by stenoodie

I’ve visited So Good Chinese Restaurant in Richmond Hill numerous times now. We first dined here for lunch (after we visited the next-door EarlyON Child and Family Centre) for the first time last year and recently came here for lunch … Continue reading →