Category Archives: Food

R5 at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort

Posted on July 20, 2016 by stenoodie

Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort has a “new” lounge and restaurant called R5 (I say “new” because it has apparently been around for more than 8 years but has only been recently marketed and advertised). It is located on the second … Continue reading →

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Japanese Raindrop Cake at Night It Up! 2016

Posted on July 19, 2016 by stenoodie

I finally got to try the infamous Japanese Raindrop Cake! Social media is incredibly influential nowadays and it was through this medium that I first heard about this unique Japanese dessert. Thus, once I found out that it was available in … Continue reading →

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Summerlicious 2016 Restaurant #1: Against the Grain Urban Tavern

Posted on July 18, 2016 by stenoodie

I used to be a giant fan of the LiciousTO series in Toronto — Summerlicious and Winterlicious every year since university — but ever since attending more and more exclusive foodie events in the past two years and going out … Continue reading →

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B’saha Restaurant’s Opening Party at Artemano

Posted on July 17, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to B’saha Restaurant‘s opening party to try their Moroccan street food! The event took place at Artemano, a high quality wood furniture shop at Shops on Don Mills.

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TO Food Fest 2016

Posted on July 16, 2016 by stenoodie

I returned to the TO Food Fest this year, 2016. I originally wasn’t planning to go but when my friend Betty asked me, it was hard to say no to a foodie festival once invited. 🙂

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Cuban Sandwiches at The Federal

Posted on July 14, 2016 by stenoodie

After realizing that the original spot that we wanted to enjoy brunch on a sunny Saturday was closed, I quickly looked up on Google and found The Federal, also located on Dundas Street West, had positive reviews for brunch and … Continue reading →

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First Time at Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake!

Posted on July 13, 2016 by stenoodie

After a nice olive oil tasting event and quick stop at Tsujiri, Betty and I walked over to Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Cheesecake to see how the line-up fared. Ever since Uncle Tetsu opened in last year in March, I had … Continue reading →

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Kiu Japanese Restaurant

Posted on July 12, 2016 by stenoodie

Happy summer! This is especially felt by teachers and educators around the world who yearn for the summer holiday months especially when it gets to the midpoint of the year. Tracy and I had a great dinner at Kiu Japanese … Continue reading →

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Markham Rotary Ribfest 2016 — Media Tasting Tour!

Posted on July 11, 2016 by stenoodie

Markham Rotary Ribfest is held every summer at the Markham Civic Centre at 101 Town Centre Boulevard in Markham. This is every meat-lover’s dream and a definite mark of the summer months of barbecue season. This was actually my first … Continue reading →

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Haru Sushi Japanese & Korean Restaurant

Posted on July 10, 2016 by stenoodie

Again, thanks to social media and friends posting tantalizing food photos, I was alerted of this Japanese and Korean restaurant that I hadn’t been to before. Haru Sushi Japanese & Korean Restaurant is located on East Wilmot Street near Leslie … Continue reading →