Category Archives: Food

Ki Ko Cafe [Defunct]

Posted on June 4, 2015 by stenoodie

The first time I went to Ki Ko Cafe was on a weekday for a late lunch. Ki Ko Cafe is located on the northeast corner of Woodbine Ave. and Highway 7 in Markham. It is a Hong Kong style … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum at Wutai Vegetarian Restaurant [Defunct]

Posted on June 2, 2015 by stenoodie

For Buddha’s birthday this year, we decided on eating a vegetarian lunch after we visited the temple (naturally). We went to Wutai Vegetarian Restaurant, which is located on Woodbine Avenue south of Highway 7 in Markham. I knew of this … Continue reading →

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June Contest & Giveaway to Elephant & Castle!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by stenoodie

Hi stenoodie fans! It’s time for another contest and giveaway! One winner will be picked to win a $50 gift card to the popular pub and restaurant, Elephant & Castle. Here is how you participate in the contest! 🙂

Posted in Contest, Food | Tagged $50, @BrooklinePR, @elephantcastle, contest, Elephant & Castle, foodie, free, fun, gift card, giveaway, guidelines, pub, restaurant, rules, stenoodie, Toronto, win | 1 Comment

Brunch at Inspire Restaurant

Posted on May 31, 2015 by stenoodie

This was a fantastic morning. Thanks to Jessica and Victor for inviting me to this spectacular brunch at Inspire restaurant! ^_^ They had visited this restaurant on quiet Main Street Markham beforehand and really enjoyed their food; so much so … Continue reading →

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Winning Restaurant 永利餐廳 (Hong Kong)

Posted on May 28, 2015 by stenoodie

What a cute name to this HK-style cafe in Mong Kok that we dined at for brunch in Hong Kong! Winning Restaurant serves your typical HK-style cafe food of noodles, rice, congee, Chinese dishes. It’s not surprising that their food … Continue reading →

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Chiuchow Garden 潮庭 (Hong Kong)

Posted on May 27, 2015 by stenoodie

On our first night back to Hong Kong after our 5-day trip to Beijing, we had a family dinner at Chiuchow Garden in Sha Tin. We had a pretty big family gathering as most of our relatives were also visiting … Continue reading →

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Five Guys Burgers and Fries (Markham location)

Posted on May 26, 2015 by stenoodie

It wasn’t until I looked up more about this fast-food burger chain that I learned that they actively use and promote peanut oil in their fryers. They even serve peanuts at their stores. You can take a small paper carton … Continue reading →

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Golden Duke Chinese Cuisine

Posted on May 24, 2015 by stenoodie

Golden Duke Chinese Cuisine is yet another Chinese restaurant that serves dim sum and Chinese fare in the Markham area. I’m not being bitter about how many great Chinese restaurants we have in the area, but we do have quite … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged "Steamed Pork Dumpling", 5284 Hwy 7 East Unit 3, Chinese, Dim sum, food blog, foodie, Fried Shrimp and Chives Dumpling, Golden Duke Chinese Cuisine, Highway 7, lunch, Markham, McCowan Road, restaurant review, siu mai, Steamed Chicken Buns with Ginger | 1 Comment

Sense Modern Japanese [Defunct]

Posted on May 23, 2015 by stenoodie

I’ve been eyeing this restaurant ever since it opened in at First Markham Place a couple of months ago. Sense Modern Japanese looks highly sophisticated from the exterior and at first I thought it was an all-you-can-eat Japanese cuisine restaurant. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 3235 Hwy 7 E, Asian, First Markham Place, FMP, food blog, foodie, Highway 7, Japanese, lunch sets, Markham, miso soup, restaurant review, salad, sashimi, Sense Modern Japanese, squid sashimi, surf clam, sushi | 2 Comments

Desserts at Symposium Cafe (North York)

Posted on May 18, 2015 by stenoodie

After our meal at Ajisen Ramen, we headed next door (literally two steps away) to Symposium Cafe where we had dessert and drinks. I have also been to Symposium Cafe before, but at another location and for lunch. This time, … Continue reading →