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Dinner at Don Don Izakaya

Posted on August 18, 2017 by stenoodie

May 6, 2017: After a brief stint at the Leslieville Food & Drink Festival, we went to Don Don Izakaya for dinner. I had previously been to Don Don Izakaya many years before. In fact, it was one of the … Continue reading →

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Private Dinner Tasting at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Posted on August 14, 2017 by stenoodie

I had the pleasure to dine in at the Toronto location of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ last Friday with my boo. According to Wikipedia, Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ (牛角 gyū kaku, “bull’s horn”) is a chain of Japanese yakiniku restaurants specializing in Japanese … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Hashi Izakaya

Posted on August 12, 2017 by stenoodie

May 2, 2017: After our long and arduous trip back from New York, we headed back uptown to Yonge and Finch area and decided to eat at Hashi Izakaya. I had won an online contest back in February where my … Continue reading →

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Neapolitan-style Pizzas Ready in 90 Seconds from Pi Co.

Posted on July 13, 2017 by stenoodie

After our dinner at Figures (we weren’t full), we headed towards Pi Co. for some pizza as a second dinner. I hadn’t been to Pi Co. yet despite this being such a popular spot and having been shared by foodies … Continue reading →

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Tapas Styled Dinner at Figures, Toronto’s comic book themed restaurant

Posted on July 12, 2017 by stenoodie

I recall when BlogTO posted an article about the opening of this unique restaurant called Figures in which comic books were the theme and there was even an “secret entrance” in order to enter the restaurant. Well, my friends and … Continue reading →

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T.W.’s Bar & Grill at Delta Toronto East Hotel

Posted on July 11, 2017 by stenoodie

While we were in the middle of looking through the LEGO creations at the LEGO Fan Event, the babe was getting hungry so we headed to the restaurant that was inside the hotel where the LEGO Event was. T.W.’s Bar … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Cafe Belong at the Evergreen Brick Works

Posted on July 10, 2017 by stenoodie

After a nice hike in the paths at the Evergreen Brick Works on a hot and humid day, the three of us went for lunch at Cafe Belong! Cafe Belong is the only restaurant on site at the Evergreen Brick … Continue reading →

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Media Tasting at True True Pizza

Posted on July 6, 2017 by stenoodie

True True Pizza just opened their newest location on the ever popular Queen Street West near Augusta Avenue (456 Queen St W) in Toronto! The very first time that I tried a bite of True True Pizza was a year … Continue reading →

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Vegan Food at The Food Forest in Peterborough

Posted on July 5, 2017 by stenoodie

I was really glad that we were able to check this restaurant in Peterborough out! I really enjoy dining at unique and one-of-a-kind restaurants and The Food Forest definitely lives up to it. Moreover, this restaurant is a vegan restaurant … Continue reading →

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A Late Lunch at Kettle Drums in Peterborough

Posted on July 4, 2017 by stenoodie

Soon after arriving in the small city of Peterborough, we set out for a late lunch. We surveyed Google Maps for a reputable and popular restaurant and Kettle Drums was on the top of the list. The photos of the … Continue reading →