Category Archives: Food

Lake Louise Village Grill & Bar

Posted on January 19, 2016 by stenoodie

On New Year’s day, we had a road trip from Calgary to Lake Louise and Banff in Alberta! We were blessed to have great weather on this day. Despite being chilly outside, it was the best weather we could ask … Continue reading →

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Blogger Tasting Event at Kintori Yakitori

Posted on January 18, 2016 by stenoodie

I am always so thankful for these blogger tasting events! Thank you Stella, Kinka Family, and Kintori Yakitori for extending the event out to me! 🙂 Nowadays, there are a lot more food “instagramers” than food bloggers

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Seoul BBQ Restaurant (Calgary)

Posted on January 17, 2016 by stenoodie

For our New Year’s Eve dinner, the last dinner of 2015, we went out to Seoul BBQ Restaurant to eat when we were in Calgary. Seoul BBQ Restaurant is a Korean BBQ restaurant where you either get to order a … Continue reading →

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Shibuya Izakaya Japanese Restaurant (Calgary)

Posted on January 16, 2016 by stenoodie

After a brief stop and stroll at the Chinook Centre after arrived in Calgary after 3-4 hours of driving from Edmonton, we went to Shibuya Izakaya Japanese Restaurant for lunch! Melissa’s friend Linda recommended this Japanese restaurant to her for their … Continue reading →

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Earls Kitchen + Bar (West Edmonton Mall)

Posted on January 14, 2016 by stenoodie

After a first full day in Edmonton, we headed towards North America’s largest indoor shopping mall to do a look around and to eat dinner at Earls Kitchen + Bar. I found it really cool that West Edmonton Mall has … Continue reading →

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State & Main Kitchen & Bar (Southgate Centre)

Posted on January 12, 2016 by stenoodie

On my first official day in Edmonton, Alberta, we went to Southgate Centre to do some shopping (I really am not a fan of shopping, especially in-store shopping …). Nevertheless, before the shopping began for my friends, we went to State & Main … Continue reading →

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Füdi Meal #2: Chicken Cacciatora with Pearl Barley and Kale

Posted on January 10, 2016 by stenoodie

The second Füdi Meal that I chose to make was the Chicken Cacciatora with Pearl Barley and Kale. I had never had “Chicken Cacciatora” before; Wikipedia tells me that it is an Italian “hunter” type of prepared chicken and actually spelled with … Continue reading →

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Füdi Meal #1: Jerk Chicken with Pearl Barley and Kale

Posted on January 9, 2016 by stenoodie

I am grateful to share with you another complimentary meal that consists of a five-series food blog! Are you ready, stenoodie fans?! Füdi Canada contacted me in mid-December about this exclusive Füdi opportunity and Füdi Contest! Füdi Canada provides a “high-end … Continue reading →

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GenYTO Christmas Gala 2015 at Peter and Paul Banquet Hall

Posted on December 26, 2015 by stenoodie

I usually don’t blog about banquet or convention hall/wedding food, but as I’ve been blogging in a journal-style and recording more of my experiences and adventures than ever before on this blog, I’ll be writing up about our GenYTO Christmas Gala … Continue reading →

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Marlowe Restaurant & Wine Bar

Posted on December 23, 2015 by stenoodie

Recently, I bought this amazing restaurant voucher booklet/app from entertainment.com where it features hundreds of deals and redeemable coupons for restaurants all over Toronto. I was so excited to use it! I bought it for $24 (usual price is $40) … Continue reading →