Category Archives: restaurant reviews

Meat Sweats at Hank Daddy’s Barbecue

Posted on September 7, 2026 by stenoodie

It has been a long time since I ate at an American-style barbecue restaurant (the last time being at Adamson Barbecue for a tasting prior to the pandemic).  We found ourselves in the area of Keele and Highway 7 in … Continue reading →

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Brunch at 15th Ave Cafe & Bistro in Downtown Markham

Posted on August 20, 2026 by stenoodie

I had brunch at 15th Ave Cafe & Bistro today with a friend and it was so good! 15th Ave Cafe & Bistro is located on the ground floor of Markham Cineplex and is basically the hub of Downtown Markham

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Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle

Posted on April 12, 2026 by stenoodie

I tried this bamboo noodles shop called Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle (坤記竹昇麵) for lunch on a weekday.  It’s relatively newly opened and inside King Square Shopping Centre inside the unit where Very Good Noodles and Congee used to be (that … Continue reading →

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Skewers and Noodle Soups at A Chinese Cuisine in Markham

Posted on October 25, 2025 by stenoodie

“A Chinese Cuisine” is a casual restaurant that serves Chinese-style skewers of all types, baked items in tin foil, soup noodles, and more.  It’s located at the plaza (with a FreshCo) at McCowan Road and Bur Oak Avenue in Markham. … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Cara Cara Pasta & Cicheti

Posted on October 16, 2025 by stenoodie

Cara Cara Pasta & Cicheti (“cicheti” translates to “small amounts” or small snacks) is exactly what the name implies.  It’s a relatively new restaurant (opened in September 2024) for Italian pasta and small plates, and as I was craving for … Continue reading →

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Jeon Ju Hyang Korean Restaurant (Warden/Hwy 7- Markham)

Posted on October 12, 2025 by stenoodie

Jeon Ju Hyang is a Korean restaurant located in the Markham Town Square plaza at Warden and Highway 7 in Markham.  There are two other locations in the Greater Toronto Area too. This was our second visit to this restaurant … Continue reading →

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Dining at Pears Restaurant in Downtown Markham

Posted on September 10, 2025 by stenoodie

For our sixth wedding anniversary celebration, we went to Pears Restaurant by Keith Pears located in downtown Markham for dinner.  It was easy to make a reservation for the early dining time of 5:15 p.m. for a Monday evening as … Continue reading →

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Meron To Go in Thornhill

Posted on July 29, 2025 by stenoodie

We found ourselves in this area of Bathurst and Steeles and I was looking for a quick fast-casual restaurant for lunch.  Google Maps showed Meron To Go as a nearby contender serving Middle Eastern food with high ratings, so we … Continue reading →

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NoodleFest at Mandarin Restaurants

Posted on May 4, 2025 by stenoodie

Our family loves buffets and all-you-can-eat restaurants so when it was time this weekend to select a restaurant for dinner, we couldn’t help but pick Mandarin since it offers something for everyone (and the kids

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Weekday Lunch Combo Special at Korean Grill House

Posted on April 19, 2025 by stenoodie

There’s a $12.99 basic BBQ lunch combo special at Korean Grill House where you get beef, pork, chicken for grilling and also salad, side dishes, miso soup, and rice.  The other BBQ lunch combo is the premium one for $16.99 … Continue reading →

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