Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar

Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar located at 225 Church Street in Toronto

I had wanted to visit Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar for the longest time but never had a chance to until now.  It was ML’s “farewell good-bye” party since she was leaving the country to pursue her dreams — what an amazing, ambitious, and brave woman!  She booked this restaurant for dinner to see all of her friends again before she departed.   Continue reading

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Lucullus Bakers & Roasters

Lucullus Bakers & Roasters located at 169 Enterprise Boulevard, L108 in Markham

Remember when I first blogged about Lucullus Bakery?  That one was located at Kennedy and 14th in Markham.  There’s another location of Lucullus that somewhat recently opened up at the Cineplex Cinemas Markham & VIP in Markham!  This one is specifically called “Lucullus Bakers & Roasters“.   Continue reading

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Review: Jenny’s Beauty Spa

Jenny’s Beauty Spa located at the second floor of 8333 Kennedy Road

I’ve been a loyal customer of Jenny’s Beauty Spa for over four years now.  The first time I actually went to this place for facials was over 10 years ago when I was still a preteen or teenager.  A friend of mine recommended that we go for facials and that was my first ever experience into the world of professional beauty, skin care creams, and having a massage on my face.   Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Harmony

Rogers Centre, Toronto. October 2015

Harmony….  I remember taking harmony theory lessons when I was younger and studying piano.  Harmony classes were part of the prerequisites needed to complete certain levels of each grade in learning piano.  I remember not enjoying those classes very much because I didn’t know how to harmonize melodies very well and it was like a different language to me.   Continue reading

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Touhenboku Ramen (Richmond Hill)

Touhenboku Ramen located at 1070 Major Mackenzie Drive East in Richmond Hill

While I was perusing the menu at the newest (third) location of Touhenboku Ramen located in Richmond Hill, I searched back in my archives on stenoodie and realized that it’s been two years since I first stepped into the first original location of Touhenboku Ramen (located at Queen and University — downtown Toronto).   Continue reading

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Mr. Congee Chinese Cuisine (Bridlewood Mall)

Mr. Congee Chinese Cuisine located at 2900 Warden Avenue in Scarborough

Ah, family time.  There’s nothing like it.  On a Saturday night, I arrived early to Mr. Congee Chinese Cuisine (龍粥記 in Chinese) to get a table for four of us for dinner.  I was here early at 5:20 p.m. but the restaurant was packed already!  Mr. Congee Chinese Cuisine is located on the first level of Bridlewood Mall — I believe this spot used to be a pizza place which is why the geometry of the restaurant is a little odd.   Continue reading

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Sichuan Cuisine at Fish Legend

Fish Legend located at 3235 Highway 7 East, Unit 23-26 in Markham

This is quickly going to become one of my favourite restaurants in the Markham area! 😀  After a Friday massage session, my mom and I headed over to Fish Legend (沸腾鱼乡 in Chinese) to check it out for lunch — we had had an appointment scheduled for this time actually but we ended up having some time before our stuff was ready… so in we walked into Fish Legend to check it out!   Continue reading

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Chef’s Plate: Asian Chicken Paillard

Asian Chicken Paillard with Candy Striped Beets, Romaine Lettuce, and Tamari Dressing

This is one of the easiest Chef’s Plate recipes I have ever made!  It’s either that this one is particularly easy and hassle-free or that I’ve made seven different dishes from Chef’s Plate now that I kind of know the drill.

This dish, Asian Chicken Paillard with candy striped beets, romaine lettuce, and tamari dressing, has a difficulty level of Easy Continue reading

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Private Media Tasting at Morals Village Hot Pot

Morals Village Hot Pot located at 8333 Kennedy Road, Unit 1073 in Markham

Morals Village Hot Pot is a hot pot chain originating in China that is very popular, seeing over 600 locations!  Recently, they have expanded to Canada, being the only country outside of China that is lucky enough to have Morals Village Hot Pot set foot in their turf.  The first location of Morals Village Hot Pot is this one; located in Markham at 7355 Kennedy Road near the T & T Supermarket.   Continue reading

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Chef’s Plate: Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa and an Avocado and Purple Cabbage Slaw

Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa and an Avocado and Purple Cabbage Slaw

Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa and an Avocado and Purple Cabbage Slaw: what a long recipe title! XD   This is now my 6th plate from Chef’s Plate!  I have been falling in love with this home delivery service with every dish that I make from them.  The reason being that it is so easy and straight-forward to follow the step-by-step recipe and use the pre-portioned ingredients to make a meal at home.   Continue reading

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