Category Archives: Food

Dinner at Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Markham

Posted on August 29, 2017 by stenoodie

May 12, 2017: For a late dinner, Ken and I went to Diana’s Oyster Bar & Grill in Markham. I was craving some seafood paella and also wanted some seafood so Diana’s fit the bill of my cravings and was … Continue reading →

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Private Tasting at Southern Accent Once More! [Defunct due to Covid-19]

Posted on August 29, 2017 by stenoodie

May 11, 2017: In May of this year, I was once again invited to Southern Accent for a private dinner to taste their featured items and help them promote their vegan specials and new breakfast take-out option. My apologies for … Continue reading →

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Tasting at Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill

Posted on August 28, 2017 by stenoodie

May 10, 2017: In May of this year, I was invited to my first ever DKLoEvent! (Since then, I have been to many and grateful for each one.) This first DKLoEvent was situated at Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill! I had always … Continue reading →

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Small Plates at 416 Snack Bar

Posted on August 27, 2017 by stenoodie

416 Snack Bar is a restaurant and bar that offers Asian-influenced small plates, draft brews, and cocktails in a small, low-lit space. I had been curious about this restaurant for a while and was glad that me and two girlfriends … Continue reading →

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The Owl of Minerva Korean Restaurant & Bar in Markham

Posted on August 26, 2017 by stenoodie

The last time I went to an Owl of Minerva Restaurant & Bar was more than a decade ago (wow…) back in university at the downtown Chinatown location with two friends. Since then, I haven’t really paid much attention to … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum at Omei Restaurant

Posted on August 25, 2017 by stenoodie

Last Saturday, after my Zumba class, I had dim sum with my relatives at Omei Restaurant. I had always seen Omei Restaurant from the street when driving along Highway 7 but this was my first time dining there. I had … Continue reading →

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Taiwan’s #1 XXL Fried Chicken is Now Open in North York

Posted on August 24, 2017 by stenoodie

This is a promotional post: Taiwan’s #1 XXL Fried Chicken is NOW OPEN in North York! On August 25, 26, and 27, 2017, purchase a LARGE chicken and receive a FREE refreshing Blue Curacao or Green Apple Yogurt Drink! Only … Continue reading →

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CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice Supports SickKids in the Six!

Posted on August 24, 2017 by stenoodie

This is a promotional post: “The Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk in support of SickKids is back for its 5th year on September 23, 2017. Coco Fresh Tea & Juice will be partnering with SickKids to give back to … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Morals Village Hot Pot’s 4th Year Anniversary!

Posted on August 23, 2017 by stenoodie

Thanks to Sweven Media, we helped Morals Village Hot Pot celebrate its 4th year anniversary last week with a private hot pot feast in Markham with fellow foodies! Morals Village Hot Pot (德莊火鍋) started from a store in Markham and … Continue reading →

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Viennese Food at Old Country Inn Restaurant

Posted on August 22, 2017 by stenoodie

Last Wednesday, Tracy and I went to Old Country Inn Restaurant for dinner. Old Country Inn is a Viennese restaurant housed in a 140-year-old house located on Main Street Unionville. This restaurant showed up as one of many restaurants on Main … Continue reading →