Category Archives: Food

Crown Jewel Fine Dining

Posted on May 25, 2016 by stenoodie

Tried out a new Chinese restaurant for dim sum with family! 😀 On a Sunday morning, my family and I went to Crown Jewel Fine Dining located at Bamburgh Circle on Warden and Steeles in Scarborough.

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Anh of Hangry Foodies got word that there were going to be some delicious items on the ever-changing menu at the Loka restaurant and since we all wanted to try out the bone marrow and Nova Scotia lobster dishes, right after our dinner … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Antler Kitchen & Bar

Posted on May 21, 2016 by stenoodie

I’ve heard a lot about the Canadian restaurant, Antler Kitchen & Bar, situated on Dundas Street West. On a Saturday early evening, some foodie friends and I dined here for dinner. Thanks to Anh of Hangry Foodies for making the reservation … Continue reading →

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Japanese Fusion Sandwiches at Teara Lab! [Defunct]

Posted on May 20, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to be invited to the pre-launch event of a brand new Japanese fusion sandwich shop called Teara Lab in Toronto yesterday. Teara Lab is Toronto’s first Japanese fusion fast casual sandwich shop and features sandwiches that … Continue reading →

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SoCIAL LITE Vodka Launch Party

Posted on May 19, 2016 by stenoodie

Yesterday was the SoCIAL LITE Vodka Launch Party at The Spoke Club at 600 King Street West in downtown Toronto. Arlene Dickinson & The SOCIAL LITE Team had sent me an invitation to this event a few weeks prior and I was … Continue reading →

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Wacht am Rhein (Koblenz, Germany)

Posted on May 18, 2016 by stenoodie

After arriving in Trier, Germany in the early morning (what a great sleep that was on the bus), we did some sightseeing at the absolutely gorgeous city of Koblenz and then had lunch at a restaurant near the Rhine River. … Continue reading →

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Silver Spoons 2016: Wine, Food, Art Event Recap

Posted on May 15, 2016 by stenoodie

Silver Spoons 2016: Gourmet Food, Wine Tasting, Art Fair. This past weekend was the much-anticipated and highly buzzed-about event at District 28 hosting gourmet food, wine tasting, and art fair from local businesses in Toronto.

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The Launch of Acapeli’s Dairy-Free Gourmet Frozen Desserts

Posted on May 13, 2016 by stenoodie

This past Wednesday, Acapeli’s Dairy-Free Gourmet Frozen Desserts launched officially in Canada. Acapeli’s: a “luxurious line of gluten free, dairy free, kosher pareve ice cream alternative marries artisanal ingredients and delicious flavours for a rich and elegant epicurean adventure”.

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The Queen’s 90th Birthday Royal Afternoon Tea Celebration at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel

Posted on May 12, 2016 by stenoodie

I had the honour and pleasure of attending the Queen’s 90th birthday Royal Afternoon Tea Celebration at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel is a large upscale hotel in Toronto with historical significance. It was opened in … Continue reading →

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Page One Coffee & Bar

Posted on May 11, 2016 by stenoodie

After our dinner at Imanishi Japanese Kitchen, some of the foodies wanted to get a coffee, so we happened to stop by Page One to check it out. Page One is newly opened in Toronto, located on 106 Mutual Street … Continue reading →