Category Archives: Food

Platito Filipino Soul Food

Posted on August 28, 2016 by stenoodie

For Aileen’s reunion get-together this past weekend, a group of us met up at Platito Filipino Soul Food for dinner. Reservations were set at 7:30 p.m. for 15 people (despite some difficulty booking one table for everyone to sit together by … Continue reading →

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Sushi Burritos at Rolltation!

Posted on August 27, 2016 by stenoodie

Yay! I finally got to experience the sushi burrito craze! The first sushi burrito I saw floating around the social media channels online was a sushi burrito outside of Canada. (Yes, it is a cross between a sushi roll and … Continue reading →

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Chatime Turns 5! New Product Line: Twilight by Chatime

Posted on August 25, 2016 by stenoodie

Thanks to Patrick of @feedmyphone for organizing an #FeedMyPhoneInstameet, many food bloggers and instagramers were able to try out the brand new line of teas from Chatime! Chatime turns 5 years old this coming September 8, 2016 and with that, their … Continue reading →

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Fran’s Restaurant

Posted on August 24, 2016 by stenoodie

I’ve been to Fran’s Restaurant before, also for dinner right before a musical performance since Fran’s is located right across from Massey Hall and a very short walking distance from the Ed Mirvish Theatre. It had been several years since … Continue reading →

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Sweetery Toronto Food Festival 2016!

Posted on August 22, 2016 by stenoodie

Sweetery Toronto Food Festival came back for its second year in 2016! I was once again graciously invited by the media relations staff, Vivien, to attend their media event where I would get to taste and photograph the food items … Continue reading →

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Cho Sun Ok

Posted on August 21, 2016 by stenoodie

The first time I dined at Cho Sun Ok was many, many years ago. This was before they had renovated and still had an open space restaurant (and also before this blog existed!). During that first visit, I had tried … Continue reading →

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The Winery Experience at Trius Winery at Hillebrand

Posted on August 20, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to dine at Trius Winery at Hillebrand this past Friday night! I believe I’ve been to Trius Winery before for a wine tasting tour but I’m not positive. Either way, we arrived at … Continue reading →

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India’s Taste in Markham: All-you-can-eat buffet

Posted on August 18, 2016 by stenoodie

Updating this post with a recent visit on February 3, 2024: I visited India’s Taste in Markham with my own family for their lunch buffet this past weekend. It’s surreal that the bottom post was last published in 2016. India’s … Continue reading →

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Media Tasting Event at Boil King [Defunct]

Posted on August 17, 2016 by stenoodie

There is another new seafood boil restaurant in town! Boil King is now open and located in the Entertainment District on 333 King Street West close to Blue Jays Way. Boil King is a family-owned restaurant that serves the Louisiana tradition of Cajun-style seafood in … Continue reading →

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La Maison du Chocolat (Paris, France)

Posted on August 15, 2016 by stenoodie

We arrived at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport early ready to board our flight back home. After we proceeded through customs and x-rays, I saw that there were many boutiques and souvenir shops. Typical of Paris, France, there was also … Continue reading →