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Dickens Restaurant in Scarborough

Posted on October 29, 2013 by stenoodie

Inside of Dickens Restaurant in Scarborough. Some of the hanging lamps have little hearts in them. : )
Located at 8 Glen Watford Drive in Toronto

I happened to enter this small Chinese restaurant by chance. I was looking for a close restaurant to have a late lunch at. I actually had another restaurant in mind and was about to get into the car to drive across the street to go there. However, on my way to the car, when I walked by this restaurant and happened to see that they had free wifi posted on their front entrance, I immediately dashed in — Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged affordable, Asian, Chinese cuisine, food blog, foodie, free wifi, hot lemon water, lunch, mixed grill, pork tenderous ribs, restaurant review, Scarborough, set combos, vermicelli | Leave a comment

Kicking Off Savour York Region Restaurant Week at Crave Restaurant!

Posted on October 28, 2013 by stenoodie

Crave Restaurant at Sheraton Parkway Hotel

I found out through a fellow foodie friend that York Region offers three-course prix fixe meals in select restaurants for two weeks in fall! To me, that screams “Fallicious”! That’s my take on the popular Summerlicious and Winterlicious events that the city of Toronto has every summer and winter season. 😉 Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @SavourYR, arugula salad, beef medallions, chocolate brownie, Crave Restaurant, crème brûlée, event, food blog, foodie, open faced ravioli, prix fixe, restaurant review, Restaurant Week, Richmond Hill, Savour York Region, Sheraton Parkway Hotel | 1 Comment

DiSCOVER. Trip to China. Day 11. July 26, 2013.

Posted on October 28, 2013 by stenoodie

Climbed mount tai after a delayed start in the hotel due to rain. Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged China, climb, heat, hot, humid, Mon Sheong, Mount Tai, Mountain, summer, Tai Shan, Trip to China 2013 | 14 Comments

Grand Buffet at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort

Posted on October 27, 2013 by stenoodie

The inside of Grand Buffet at the Niagara Fallsview Casino

Over the weekend, I visited Niagara Fallsview Casino with my mom and we had breakfast/lunch at the Grand Buffet which is located directly inside the casino. I’ve been to this buffet a handful of times before and I always enjoy their food. They have a great variety of cold dishes, salads, hot dishes, soups, a carving station, and their dessert station is ENORMOUS! Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged all-you-can-eat, Buffet, Dessert, Eggs Benedict, Fallsview Casino Resort, food blog, foodie, Grand Buffet, Niagara, Niagara Falls, restaurant review, Toronto, tourist attraction | 3 Comments

Art Toronto: Toronto International Art Fair 2013

Posted on October 26, 2013 by stenoodie

After we had a messy but fulfilling lunch at Uno Mustachio at St. Lawrence Market, my friend Mandy and I attended the Art Toronto Fair. This was my first time attending it and Mandy’s second after having attended it in her high school years. The modern and contemporary fine art fair first started in 2000 and since then has been hosted annually. Many artists from Canada and around the world showcase their artwork for potential buyers and collectors. We weren’t planning on buying any art; it was a good chance to experience some good natured art pieces on a Friday afternoon.

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Posted in Learning, New Experiences | Tagged Art Toronto Fair 2013, artists, Arts, buyers, Canada, collectors, downtown, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto | 10 Comments

Uno Mustachio — Messy but Delicious Italian Sandwiches!

Posted on October 25, 2013 by stenoodie

Italian sandwiches from Uno Mustachio at St. Lawrance Market

Today, before venturing off to the Art Toronto Fair, my friend and I scoped out St. Lawrence Market. It’s a beautiful indoor market on Front Street that many go to for the fresh food stalls and unique local shops and eateries.

We decided to eat from Uno Mustachio located in the lower level of the market since it had one of the longest line-ups during the busy lunch hour. Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged downstairs, eggplant, focaccia, food blog, foodie, Italian cuisine, Italian sandwich, meatball, parma, San Pellegrino, sandwich, St. Lawrence Market, Toronto, Uno Mustachio, veal | 3 Comments

Authentic Malaysian Dishes at Restoran Malaysia

Posted on October 25, 2013 by stenoodie

Restoran Malaysia located at 815 Major Mackenzie Drive East in Richmond Hill

Wow! I was so impressed with Restoran Malaysia! I had been eyeing this restaurant for a while now seeing that it was the restaurant in second place on Urbanspoon in the Richmond Hill neighbourhood. It just so happened that I was looking at the daily e-mail that Groupon sends me, and the top deal of the day was for Restoran Malaysia. Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 815 Major Mackenzie Dr E, beef tenderloin satay skewers, food blog, foodie, Groupon, Halal, Malaysian cuisine, Malaysian food, mango rice pudding, Mee Goring, Mixed Beef and Chicken Skewers, restaurant review, Restoran Malaysia, Restoran Malaysia reviews, Richmond Hill, roti and curry mutton, roti canai and curry mutton, Satay Beef Tenderloin, Singapore laksa, Tom Yam seafood soup, Vegetarian | 5 Comments

Flirty Girl Fitness’s 8th Year Anniversary

Posted on October 24, 2013 by stenoodie

Yesterday, Oct 23, we had the chance to join Flirty Girl Fitness‘s 8th year anniversary party! To celebrate, they invited anyone, whether drop-in or member, to a free class of their choice. They also provided giveaways, munchies, and cocktails as part of their Customer Appreciation Event. Holly, Joyce, and I carved out time from our busy schedules to partake in the “Bikini Bootcamp” class at 7:30 pm. Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged 8th anniversary, @flirtygirlTO, active, all girls, Bikini bootcamp, cardio, customer appreciation event, exercise, Flirty Girl Fitness, Gym, Health, Strength training, Toronto | 2 Comments

Eating European Sausages at WVRST

Posted on October 24, 2013 by stenoodie

WVRST (pronounced “verst”) at 609 King Street West, Toronto

Just before my friends and I had a sweaty bootcamp workout at Flirty Girl Fitness, we had a quick but delectable dinner at WVRST. We’ve heard good things about this place and I found that it met my expectations. Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @WVRSTbeerhall, Currywurst, dining hall, Dirty Duck fries, European, food blog, foodie, Hot dog, King Street West, restaurant review, sausage, Toronto, WVRST | 4 Comments

A Tremendously Informative Job Shadowing Experience!

Posted on October 23, 2013 by stenoodie

Today, I shadowed with another court reporter. Yay! Today was also the first time that I rode on the GO Train to Union Station to get downtown. Woohoo! The main reason was to ensure that I got downtown nice and early and avoid any potential TTC delays…(my most recent delay was not fun!) Continue reading →