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Big Jack’s Burger Shop [Defunct]

Posted on June 9, 2015 by stenoodie

Located at 8384 Woodbine Avenue in Markham

Having a prominent and bright sign in a middle of a busy street still works as effective advertising to catch potential customers’ eyes nowadays. That’s how I decided on coming to Big Jack’s Burger Shop with Jessica for lunch one day. I had noticed this long-time burger shop on Woodbine Avenue in Markham for a while and always was curious how they managed to stay in business despite not a lot of word being said about them on the street. Continue reading →

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Sushi Club!

Posted on June 7, 2015 by stenoodie

Located at 41 Charles St W in Toronto

One of my favourite sushi spots is Sushi Club! When I was in university, I frequented this small restaurant on Charles Street in downtown Toronto numerous, numerous times! It was our go-to spot, especially for my teacher’s college friends and I. It was close to campus, had delicious rolls and sushi, affordable lunch menus, and was a great intimate hang-out spot for us. Continue reading →

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Announcing the Winner of the June Elephant & Castle Gift Card

Posted on June 6, 2015 by stenoodie

Contest hosted from June 1-5, 2015 on facebook.com/stenoodie

It’s time to announce the winner of the June 2015 Elephant & Castle $50 gift card giveaway! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in this contest! We had 16 people who qualified the criteria for the contest!

As always, I used a random number generator to pick the single winner. Continue reading →

Posted in Contest | Tagged $50 gift card, @BrooklinePR, @elephantcastle, blog, contest, Elephant & Castle, gift card, giveaway, restaurant, Toronto, winner | Leave a comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Vivid

Posted on June 5, 2015 by stenoodie

Hong Kong Ocean Park. December 2011

When I saw the theme and featured picture for this week’s challenge, I realized that I’ve never been to a big outdoor festival or summer gathering before. The biggest “one” I can think of is probably when I went to frosh and we had a summer-ish concert on the last day. Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged amusement park, colourful, December, Hong Kong Ocean Park, kids, postaday, vivid, weekly photo challenge | 17 Comments

Ki Ko Cafe [Defunct]

Posted on June 4, 2015 by stenoodie

Located at 3000 Highway 7 East, Unit A2 in Markham

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 cafe where a variety of breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner is served. Continue reading →

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Board Games for Nepal!

Posted on June 3, 2015 by stenoodie

Playing board games for Nepal

By now, most people have heard of the devastating earthquake that occurred in Nepal this past April. According to Wikipedia, it ‘killed more than 8,800 people, injured more than 23,000 and had a magnitude of 7.8M. It was the worst natural disaster to strike Nepal since the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake.’ Continue reading →

Posted in Philanthropy | Tagged 7.8 magnitude, April 2015, board games, charity, earthquake, event, fundraising, Nepal, OISE, Pandemic, Toronto | 3 Comments

Dim Sum at Wutai Vegetarian Restaurant [Defunct]

Posted on June 2, 2015 by stenoodie

Located at 8425 Woodbine Avenue in Markham

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 restaurant’s existence but had never tried it out until now. Continue reading →

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June Contest & Giveaway to Elephant & Castle!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by stenoodie

Elephant & Castle’s summer menu

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! 🙂 Continue reading →

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Brunch at Inspire Restaurant

Posted on May 31, 2015 by stenoodie

Located at 144 Main St Markham N in Markham

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 that they decided to come for brunch after seeing their chalkboard menu and also invited me to come as well. So of course, I wanted to try this restaurant out! 🙂 Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 144 Main St Markham N, brunch, butter croissant, Canadian, Chicken & Waffles, Chinese, Chinese-Canadian, Duck Confit Fries, Eggs Bennies, food blog, foodie, fusion, honey glazed pork belly, Inspire Restaurant, lunch, Main Street Markham, Main Street North, Markham, Panko Scotch Egg, Pork Belly Bun, restaurant review | 8 Comments

Orbis Plane Pull for Sight 2015

Posted on May 30, 2015 by stenoodie

ORBIS Plane Pull for Sight 2015

My friends and I pulled a 757 Boeing plane last year for the first time as part of the Orbis Plane Pull for Sight charity event. It was my very first time doing it last year and I was so impressed that we were able to gather 25 participants as team GenYTO Warriors to make it over the 15 feet mark in just 8.71 seconds!

This year, I didn’t have the time to organize a team and even though I love the Orbis organization, I just didn’t plan of organizing a team. Continue reading →