Category Archives: Food

Yan Woo Soya Bean in Market Village [Relocated]

Posted on October 26, 2017 by stenoodie

October 22, 2017: After our day trip to Whittamore’s Farm and before dinner, we stopped by Market Village for a snack. We went to Yan Woo Soya Bean, another long-standing Chinese shop that serves traditional soybean products like soybean pudding (they … Continue reading →

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Visiting Sam’s Congee Delight in Market Village before they move to a new location

Posted on October 25, 2017 by stenoodie

October 21, 2017: The title of this blog post says it all: the long-standing Sam’s Congee Delight is moving out of the 20-plus-year-old Market Village plaza to a new location shortly. Sam’s Congee Delight (黃三記) serves congee, steamed rice rolls, … Continue reading →

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Winning a Lucky Dinner for 2 at Baxters Landing

Posted on October 22, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: In September, I was lucky enough to win an Instagram contest for a free dinner for two at Baxters Landing in Oshawa, Ontario. This was perfect since I had wanted to see the salmon run in Port … Continue reading →

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A Classic Burger at The Social Bar and Table

Posted on October 21, 2017 by stenoodie

October 8, 2017: While in Port Hope to watch the annual salmon run, we stopped by The Social Bar and Table for a quick bite. Seeing nothing too special on the menu and knowing that we would be enjoying a feast … Continue reading →

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Authentic Spanish Tapas Dinner at Patria

Posted on October 19, 2017 by stenoodie

October 6, 2017: For my birthday this year, Ken surprised me with an authentic Spanish tapas dinner at Patria. I’ve heard of Patria before and was excited to try it out! They serve Spanish tapas in a stylish interior hidden … Continue reading →

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Japanese Lunch Buffet at Yang’s Sushi Bar Japanese Restaurant in Markham

Posted on October 19, 2017 by stenoodie

October 2, 2017: I have been to Yang’s Sushi Bar Japanese Restaurant (大禾曰本料理) (also known as Yang’s Kitchen or Yang’s Kitchen & Sushi Bar) many times for dinner and lunch. This was my second time having their lunch buffet. Yang’s … Continue reading →

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Pre-Set Group Dinner at Hong Shing Chinese Restaurant in Toronto

Posted on October 18, 2017 by stenoodie

September 30, 2017: After the conclusion of the CSRAO Annual Convention 2017, we set off and walked to Hong Shing Chinese Restaurant located in Chinatown, Toronto at Dundas and Centre Street (close to St. Patrick subway station) for dinner. I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Tasting Korean Bingsu at Dear & Fro

Posted on October 16, 2017 by stenoodie

October 15, 2017: Yesterday, I went to the newly opened Dear & Fro, a dessert spot at Midland and Finch in Scarborough that serves up the Korean inspired bingsu, a shaved ice dessert with freshly cut fruits, flavoured syrup, and … Continue reading →

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Lobster Grilled Cheese at Bymark

Posted on October 16, 2017 by stenoodie

For my birthday lunch, Ken took me to Bymark for a lunch getaway. I’ve been to Bymark previously before (for Summerlicious 2013 where Daphne and I had a memorable dinner experience — you can read about it on that blog … Continue reading →

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The Owl of Minvera at Steeles and Silver Star

Posted on October 15, 2017 by stenoodie

October 14, 2017: Last night, Daphne and I had a dinner after her church service. We went to The Owl of Minerva at Steeles and Silver Star in Scarborough. This was the third Owl Korean restaurant I’ve been to! It … Continue reading →