Category Archives: restaurant reviews

Italian Cuisine at That’s Italian Ristorante

Posted on March 29, 2025 by stenoodie

We happened to be in Woodbridge and decided on That’s Italian Ristorante for lunch.  The online reviews for this restaurant looked great.  And after all, how can you not choose to enjoy some authentic Italian food when in this part … Continue reading →

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Miss Qu Barbecue & Restaurant at Commerce Gate

Posted on December 2, 2024 by stenoodie

Last Friday night, we had a mommy-daughter date at Miss Qu Barbecue & Restaurant (曲小姐江湖菜烧烤酒馆).  I spotted this restaurant the last time that the husband and I had date night in this plaza.  Miss Qu Barbecue & Restaurant is a … Continue reading →

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Pine House Cafe (Steeles & Middlefield)

Posted on November 18, 2024 by stenoodie

We found ourselves in the east side of Markham and I chose Pine House Cafe (松屋) for us to have our late lunch.  We had been in this Milliken Crossing plaza many times (where Matsuda, Da Fu Seafood Restaurant, Jatujak, … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea at Ruelo Bakehouse in North York

Posted on October 28, 2024 by stenoodie

I am so glad that my friends brought up the idea of having afternoon tea for our catch-up session (in lieu of a lunch or dinner spot)!  I haven’t been to afternoon tea in more than ten years and missed … Continue reading →

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Colombian Cuisine at The Toston

Posted on October 14, 2024 by stenoodie

Yesterday, we tried out The Toston for lunch as we were in the Markham Rd. and 14th area in Markham.  The Toston serves authentic Colombian food.  This place first came up on my radar when I saw them added as … Continue reading →

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Moon Festival Dishes at Mandarin Restaurants

Posted on September 29, 2024 by stenoodie

Our family has been a big fan of the Mandarin Restaurants buffets for lunch or dinner in the past year.  They’ve upped their game since the pandemic and consistently deliver quality food with lots of variety (over 100 dishes offered), … Continue reading →

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Dining at Pho Hong Phong Vietnamese Cuisine

Posted on September 15, 2024 by stenoodie

Pho Hong Phong is a mom and pop Vietnamese restaurant that is hidden from view, located on Green Lane near Bayview Avenue in Thornhill.  We pass by this area sometimes and I didn’t even know this restaurant existed; it’s in … Continue reading →

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Ming’s Noodle Cafe in Scarborough

Posted on August 31, 2024 by stenoodie

We have driven past Ming’s Noodle Cafe on Kennedy Road south of Steeles Avenue hundreds of times in Scarborough but never ventured in for a meal until now.  I was pleasantly surprised with how spacious and large the dining area … Continue reading →

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Little Bangkok Thai Cuisine in Markham‏

Posted on July 15, 2024 by stenoodie

Updated post July 15, 2024: I was feeling up for some Thai food again despite just having it the day before at Isaan Der in Richmond Hill.  Since the husband and I were in this area of Markham already, I … Continue reading →

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Thai Food at Isaan Der Thai Kitchen & Bar Richmond Hill

Posted on July 14, 2024 by stenoodie

It was so nice to finally try this hotspot for Thai food!  Isaan Der Thai Kitchen & Bar opened up sometime in the last year or so and initially, I remember hearing about how there were really long waits for … Continue reading →

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