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Tasting Korean Bingsu at Dear & Fro

Posted on October 16, 2017 by stenoodie

October 15, 2017: Yesterday, I went to the newly opened Dear & Fro, a dessert spot at Midland and Finch in Scarborough that serves up the Korean inspired bingsu, a shaved ice dessert with freshly cut fruits, flavoured syrup, and … Continue reading →

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Lobster Grilled Cheese at Bymark

Posted on October 16, 2017 by stenoodie

For my birthday lunch, Ken took me to Bymark for a lunch getaway. I’ve been to Bymark previously before (for Summerlicious 2013 where Daphne and I had a memorable dinner experience — you can read about it on that blog … Continue reading →

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The Owl of Minvera at Steeles and Silver Star

Posted on October 15, 2017 by stenoodie

October 14, 2017: Last night, Daphne and I had a dinner after her church service. We went to The Owl of Minerva at Steeles and Silver Star in Scarborough. This was the third Owl Korean restaurant I’ve been to! It … Continue reading →

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One of my Favourite Food Places — One Hour Cafeteria

Posted on October 14, 2017 by stenoodie

October 13, 2017: I’m so glad that I got to return back to this Taiwanese cafe after so many years! The first time I stepped into One Hour Cafeteria was back in university with some friends. I loved this spot … Continue reading →

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Crawfish Dinner at Mr. Roc’s Crawfish

Posted on October 14, 2017 by stenoodie

October 13, 2017: Last night, we went for dinner at Mr. Roc’s Crawfish (龙虾君洛克) to try out their food after reading the BlogTO article about them. As always, BlogTO tends to hype up the restaurants they feature with a very … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Joey Eaton Centre

Posted on October 13, 2017 by stenoodie

October 7, 2017: Dinner at Joey Eaton Centre. I’ve been to Joey Eaton Centre before many years ago when they first opened back in university with some friends. This time, I returned for a

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Peking Duck Wrap at Pret a Manger

Posted on October 11, 2017 by stenoodie

September 28, 2017: Sandi had asked me about Pret a Manger in preparation for her trip to Asia next year. There was a Pret a Manger in the Hong Kong airport that she wanted to visit because she wanted to … Continue reading →

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Healthy Drinks and Herbal Jelly from Hung Fook Tong

Posted on October 10, 2017 by stenoodie

September 27, 2017: After almost three weeks of enjoying their healthy drinks, here is a brief blog post about it. Hung Fook Tong is a company that specializes in selling healthy drinks and herbal jelly. Apparently, they are the biggest … Continue reading →

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Dim Sum Galore at Chiuchow Garden in Shatin

Posted on October 9, 2017 by stenoodie

September 27, 2017: For dim sum today with relatives, we went to Chiuchow Garden (潮庭) in Sha Tin New Town Plaza. I’ve been there for dinner for sure but uncertain whether I had been here for dim sum and whether it … Continue reading →

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Upscale Lunch Buffet at Yamm at The Mira Hong Kong

Posted on October 8, 2017 by stenoodie

September 26, 2017: Today, we dined with our travel buddies again for a lunch buffet at the Yamm at The Mira Hong Kong Hotel. There was a deal where if you had four people, the fifth person was free. We … Continue reading →