Category Archives: Food

Moon Festival Dishes at Mandarin Restaurants

Posted on September 29, 2024 by stenoodie

Our family has been a big fan of the Mandarin Restaurants buffets for lunch or dinner in the past year. They’ve upped their game since the pandemic and consistently deliver quality food with lots of variety (over 100 dishes offered), … Continue reading →

Tacos dos Amigos taco stand (Woodbine/John St)

Posted on September 24, 2024 by stenoodie

Looking for $5 tacos that are authentic, tasty, and no frills? Don’t miss out on this little taco stand called Tacos dos Amigos located on John Street near Woodbine Avenue in Markham. They are only open on weekdays Monday to … Continue reading →

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Dining at Pho Hong Phong Vietnamese Cuisine

Posted on September 15, 2024 by stenoodie

Pho Hong Phong is a mom and pop Vietnamese restaurant that is hidden from view, located on Green Lane near Bayview Avenue in Thornhill. We pass by this area sometimes and I didn’t even know this restaurant existed; it’s in … Continue reading →

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Ming’s Noodle Cafe in Scarborough

Posted on August 31, 2024 by stenoodie

We have driven past Ming’s Noodle Cafe on Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue hundreds of times in Scarborough but never ventured in for a meal until now. I was pleasantly surprised with how spacious and large the dining area … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →