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Awesome Beer Choices at Town Crier Pub & Halfway Beer House

Posted on October 2, 2013 by stenoodie

Looking into the second level space at the Town Crier Pub. Look at that selection of beers!

Last night, just before a friend and I sat in at the Princess of Wales Theatre to enjoy the spectacular new production of the Les Miserables, we had dinner at the Town Crier Pub & Halfway Beer House. Online, I read reviews of their incredible collection of beers on tap from around the world. I wanted to try it out and it was perfect since it was just a short less-than-5 minute walk to the Entertainment District in downtown Toronto. Continue reading →

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Comfort Food at The Grotto Noodle House [Defunct]

Posted on September 30, 2013 by stenoodie

Inside the Grotto
Located at 398 Ferrier Street in Markham

I’ve been to the Grotto a number of times before (no, not THAT famous grotto 😉 ), but a noodle house in Markham that is actually designed to look like you’re eating in a grotto complete with walls made out of fake rocks and plants. I visited this place tonight specifically because I wanted to eat their yummy and perfectly spicy satay pork sandwich. Continue reading →

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Dining at Premiere Ballroom and Convention Centre

Posted on September 29, 2013 by stenoodie

Today marks the lunar calendar of my birthday! Happy birthday to me! =) My relatives and I celebrated at Premiere Ballroom Convention Centre in Richmond Hill. Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Sunset Grill (Richmond Hill)

Posted on September 28, 2013 by stenoodie

Sunset Grill located at 1500 Elgin Mills Road East in Richmond Hill

Sunset Grill is an all-day breakfast place and I’ve never tried it even though it’s fairly ubiquitous. Arriving at the Richmond Hill location on a sunny and gorgeous fall day on Saturday after a heavy Zumba session, we only had to wait a few minutes before we were seated. Continue reading →

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Hush Restaurant, Bar & Patio

Posted on September 26, 2013 by stenoodie

The inside of Hush Restaurant looking into King Street West and right across from the TIFF Bell Lightbox at 303 King Street West in Toronto

Tonight, after a mighty hard workout session, Holly, Steph, and I dropped into Hush Restaurant to have a bite to eat. Holly and I ended up splurging by ordering three courses of food, but it was such a lovely night to eat and chat together. 🙂 Foodie love!

The inside of Hush is exceptionally romantic and fancy. Continue reading →

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DiSCOVER. Trip to China. Day 7. July 22, 2013.

Posted on September 24, 2013 by stenoodie

My favourite day of the trip.

Today was fantastic! I didn’t think that it would top yesterday‘s fantastic events, but it did 🙂

Today, we went to the Terra Cotta Museum in Xi’an. Wow, it was so amazing. Our tour guide, Rose, was able to tell us a lot about the historical treasures. The first time I encountered terra cotta warriors (Italian for ‘baked clay’) was back in elementary school — actually, I don’t remember if it was elementary school or early high school. Either way, there happened to be some terra cotta warriors on show at Agincourt Mall. My parents and I went to see it. They were just on display in the halls of the mall. I remember we took pictures of it (back then, we were still using the cameras with film that had to be developed). Continue reading →

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Big Bone BBQ & Wicked Wings

Posted on September 23, 2013 by stenoodie

“Everybody likes a nice rack”
Located at 180 Bullock Drive in Markham

First thoughts about Big Bone: Mmm! This place has amazing Creamy Parmesan wings! I loved it. 😀

My friend and I visited the Markham location of Big Bone BBQ & Wicked Wings on a lucky Monday since this is the only day of the week where there is an awesome deal of a full rack of ribs, 1 pound of wings, large fries (or salad) for just $25 including tax!

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Ho Shin Tang — Korean Restaurant [Defunct]

Posted on September 21, 2013 by stenoodie

The nice, clean environment of Ho Shin Tang located at 328 Highway 7 E in Richmond Hill

Wow! I loved this place! I walked in at noon with my mom on a rainy Saturday and we were the first ones inside. The place is modern, sleek, decorated with minimal pictures of food on the wall, clean, and the staff is extremely pleasant and attentive.

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Cajun-Creole Food at N’Awlins Jazz Bar and Restaurant

Posted on September 20, 2013 by stenoodie

inside of N'Awlins Jazz Bar and Restaurant

N’Awlins Jazz Bar and Restaurant located at 299 King Street West in Toronto

This cozy spot in the entertainment district of downtown Toronto called N’Awlins Jazz Bar and Restaurant hosts an interesting menu of Cajun-Creole dining. They have live performances every night except for Mondays. Unfortunately, my friends and I had to leave before the music could be heard since we had to be at another function that night. Continue reading →

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Mooncakes

Posted on September 19, 2013 by stenoodie

Eating a mooncake slice by slice

It’s that time of the year again — Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Or as some like to say, Happy Mooncake Day! It’s the time of year when Asians will celebrate the day the moon looks the biggest and brightest in the sky by eating big dinners with family around the table, when children light up their carefully chosen lanterns and play with them on the streets, and when mooncakes are eaten by the box full. Actually, maybe not by the box since they’re a really sweet and fatty pastry, but you get the idea. 😉
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