Tag Archives: foodie

Lunch at Ithaca Greek Mediterranean Restaurant

Posted on June 15, 2015 by stenoodie

We used to play badminton every Sunday afternoon, but slowly, our core group started to die out and now our Sunday afternoons are replaced with other activities. We reunited here recently for brunch! It was so nice to catch up … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 5308 Highway 7 East, calamari, Dolmadakia, Flambé Cheese, food blog, foodie, garlic bread, grape leaves, Greek, Greek salad, Highway 7, Ithaca Greek Mediterranean Restaurant, Ithaca Restaurant, Kalamarakia, lunch, Markham, Mediterranean, Mixed Souvlaki, restaurant review, Roasted Lamb, Saganaki Opa, souvlaki, stuffed grape leaves, tzatziki | 5 Comments

Ice Cream at The Big Chill

Posted on June 14, 2015 by stenoodie

Apparently, The Big Chill‘s been around for over a decade and is an old fixture in the College and Bathurst area in downtown Toronto. After an amazing meal at DaiLo (you need to try this place!), we headed for dessert … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 566 College Street, @bigchilltoronto, Bathurst, College Street, cow-themed, cows, Dessert, downtown, Expresso Robusto, food blog, foodie, fresh waffle cone, Funky Chunky Chocolate, ice cream, ice cream flavours, ice cream parlour, ice cream sandwich, Little Italy, Mango Ice (Sorbet), restaurant review, sorbet, Strawberry, The Big Chill, Toronto, waffle cone | 1 Comment

Chef’s Choice Dinner at DaiLo

Posted on June 11, 2015 by stenoodie

On a sunny but a little chilly spring night, four of us visited DaiLo for a delicious and satisfying fusion French and Chinese dinner. I had heard lots about this restaurant, residing on College Street near Bathurst in Toronto, but … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Thoroughbred Food & Drink [Defunct]

Posted on June 10, 2015 by stenoodie

Since we weren’t able to get a dinner reservation at Copacabana (Adelaide location), I rescheduled us to still have dinner downtown at our preset dinner time. Since Urbanspoon recently shut down on June 1, 2015 and switched over to Zomato, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 304 Richmond Street West, @ThoroughbredTO, Brussel Sprout Caesar, Chicken Liver Mousse, contemporary, dinner, downtown, Duck Confit, Entertainment District, Fish & Chips, food blog, foodie, Kung Pao Cauliflower, restaurant review, Roast Pork Loin, Smoked Duck Breast, Thoroughbred, Thoroughbred Food & Drink, Toronto | 4 Comments

Big Jack’s Burger Shop [Defunct]

Posted on June 9, 2015 by stenoodie

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 8384 Woodbine Avenue, AAA certified Angus, Angus, Big Jack's, Big Jack's Burger Shop, burgers, cheeseburger, food blog, foodie, fresh, ground fresh daily on site, Highway 7, juicy, Markham, moist, no fillers, no preservatives, onion rings, restaurant review, Steak Cut Onion Rings, Woodbine | 2 Comments

Sushi Club!

Posted on June 7, 2015 by stenoodie

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. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 41 Charles St W, banana roll, Charles Street, dinner, downtown, food blog, foodie, Gold Maki Set, Japanese, long-time favourite, miso soup, restaurant review, rolls, side salad, spicy salmon roll, Spicy Unagi Roll, sushi, Sushi Club, Tempura Shrimp Roll, Toronto, University of Toronto | Leave a comment

Ki Ko Cafe [Defunct]

Posted on June 4, 2015 by stenoodie

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 3000 Highway 7 East Unit A2, afternoon tea, Angus Striploin Steak with Rice, Curry Ox Tongue with Rice, food blog, foodie, free wifi, Highway 7, HK-style cafe, Ki Ko Cafe, lunch, Markham, Pan Fried Pork Chop with Rice Vermicelli, restaurant review, Tom Yum Sliced Beef with Rice Vermicelli, Woodbine, 木子茶檔 | 4 Comments

Dim Sum at Wutai Vegetarian Restaurant [Defunct]

Posted on June 2, 2015 by stenoodie

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 … Continue reading →

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June Contest & Giveaway to Elephant & Castle!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by stenoodie

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! 🙂

Posted in Contest, Food | Tagged $50, @BrooklinePR, @elephantcastle, contest, Elephant & Castle, foodie, free, fun, gift card, giveaway, guidelines, pub, restaurant, rules, stenoodie, Toronto, win | 1 Comment

Brunch at Inspire Restaurant

Posted on May 31, 2015 by stenoodie

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 … Continue reading →