Tag Archives: downtown

My 7th Escape Room Game: EscapeZone (Spadina & College)

Posted on January 11, 2015 by stenoodie

Another day, another escape game. ^_^ Yesterday, on a sunny but cold winter weekend day (we’re talking -19 C), seven of us braved the cold and hit up EscapeZone, which is located in the heart of downtown near Kensington Market … Continue reading →

Posted in Escape Room Reviews | Tagged $20, 388 Spadina Ave, 45 minutes, clues, College, Da Vinci Code room, downtown, escape game review, EscapeZone, fun, game, lockbox, play, puzzles, review, room, Spadina, strategy, teamwork, theme, Toronto | 1 Comment

Tacos at El Trompo

Posted on November 10, 2014 by stenoodie

I’ve been meaning to try this Mexican tacos joint and finally had the chance to recently. Helen and I didn’t expect the small restaurant in Kensington Market to be so popular! We arrived here on a dark and chilly October Saturday … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 277 Augusta Ave, @ElTrompoTO, Al Pastor, casual, Chicharron de Queso, churros, coriander, Corn Quesadilla, Corn Truffle, downtown, El Trompo, fish tacos, flor de calabaza, Flour Quesadilla, food blog, foodie, fried cheese, Grilled Chicken Tacos, Huitlacoche, Jamaica, Kensington Market, Mexican, onions, Pastel de Tres Leche, pork meat taco, restaurant review, Sincronizada Hawaiiana, tacos, Tamarindo, Tamarindo fruit, Toronto, Tres Leche cake, Zucchini Flower | Leave a comment

Soma Chocolate

Posted on November 5, 2014 by stenoodie

After our dinner at Rodney’s Oyster House, we strolled over to Soma Chocolate. It’s a chocolate paradise for those who have a sweet tooth as they have every type of chocolate and nut combination available. I was recommended to try … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 443 King Street West, @SomaChocolate, chocolate, Dessert, downtown, drinks, food blog, foodie, gift baskets, gifts, hot chocolate, ice cream, King St W, review, Soma, spicy hot chocolate, Spicy Mayan, Toronto | 2 Comments

O.Noir — dining in the dark

Posted on October 24, 2014 by stenoodie

Betty and I tried out O.Noir. This restaurant has been talked about for ages and has been on my to-eat list for ages too. When I spotted a Groupon being offered, I immediately took the chance to purchase it. We … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged 620 Church St, @ONOIRRestaurant, blind, Braille, calamari, Church Street, dark, dining in the dark, downtown, filet mignon, food blog, foodie, Grilled O.NOIR Octopus with Olive Oil and Lime, legally blind, O.Noir, O.Noir Filet Mignon Served with Potatoes and Vegetables, restaurant review, servers, Surprise, Toronto, unique experience | 2 Comments

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in Toronto

Posted on October 16, 2014 by stenoodie

October 2014: I’m a little late on completing the ramen craze that’s landed in Toronto, but here I am reviewing Hokkaido Ramen Santouka! Jessica and I dined here on a Thursday night and the line-up was huge! There was construction … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 91 Dundas St East, authentic Japanese ramen in Toronto, best ramen in Toronto, downtown, food blog, foodie, gyoza, Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, Japanese Apricot Jelly, ramen, restaurant review, Santouka, Santouka Hand-made Gyoza, Shio Ramen, soup base, Sparkling Peach Jello Sake, Toronto, Toronto food bloggers, Toronto ramen blogs, Toronto ramen restaurants, Ume Jelly | 6 Comments

Zakkushi

Posted on October 5, 2014 by stenoodie

For Jessica’s birthday, we went to Zakkushi, which is an authentic Japanese izakaya in Cabbagetown (you can get there easily on the College streetcar going east). It’s a really nicely decorated restaurant that is cozy and separated by wooden panels … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @ZakkushiCarlton, Carlton, downtown, drinks, food blog, foodie, fun, izakaya, Japanese, loud, restaurant review, tapas, Toronto, Zakkushi | 3 Comments

Eat Fresh Be Healthy

Posted on September 17, 2014 by stenoodie

I’ve been hearing of Eat Fresh Be Healthy for a while now. My friend Vivian posted a picture of the food she ate from here on facebook and commented on how the food was affordable and really great! So when … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Alfonso Mango Panna Cotta, dinner, downtown, Dundas, Eat Fresh Be Healthy, food blog, foodie, lamb rolls, Pan seared Quail, prix fixe, restaurant review, Tamil Eelam Spicy Lamb Rolls | 4 Comments

Yuk Yuk’s Toronto Stand-up Comedy

Posted on September 14, 2014 by stenoodie

Betty and I had never been to a Yuk Yuk’s stand up comedy show before so when I saw the deal come on at Groupon, we decided to try it out (buy two for the price of one deal AND … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged @yukyuks, comedians, comedy club, downtown, food, food blog, foodie, Funny bone chicken wings, humour, jokes, night out, onion rings, opinion, restaurant review, Richmond Street West, thoughts, Toronto, tourist spot, Yuk Yuk's | 6 Comments

Roll Play Cafe

Posted on August 23, 2014 by stenoodie

After we had lunch and checked out the Matsuri Japanese Summer Festival, we headed to Roll Play Cafe for some indoor fun. Roll Play Cafe is not the first board game cafe to arrived in Toronto; Snakes and Lattes was. … Continue reading →

Posted in board game cafes, Food | Tagged @roll_play_cafe, board game cafes, board games, Dessert, downtown, fudge, fun, play, Roll Play Cafe, Toronto | 2 Comments

Matsuri Japanese Festival 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by stenoodie

My friends and I took a quick peek at the 2nd annual Toronto Japanese Summer Festival, Matsuri, that was happening downtown on the summery day of July 27. The weather was really nice with a slight breeze and very, very … Continue reading →