Tag Archives: tapas

Small Plates at 416 Snack Bar

Posted on August 27, 2017 by stenoodie

416 Snack Bar is a restaurant and bar that offers Asian-influenced small plates, draft brews, and cocktails in a small, low-lit space. I had been curious about this restaurant for a while and was glad that me and two girlfriends … Continue reading →

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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Media Tasting on the Patio of Tapagria Spanish Tapas Restaurant

Posted on July 9, 2017 by stenoodie

“It’s all about the new patio!” That’s what we were told when we were invited to Tapagria Spanish Tapas Restaurant last Thursday for a media tasting. This was part of a dual event that DKLoEvents hosted for us (the first … Continue reading →

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Dinner at NextDoor Restaurant

Posted on June 12, 2017 by stenoodie

From the chef of Smash Kitchen & Bar comes a new restaurant, NextDoor Restaurant, that features Canadian fusion dishes in tapas style in the heart of Main Street Unionville (this sounds like an advertisement, eh? XD). My friends and I … Continue reading →

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Imanishi Japanese Kitchen

Posted on May 10, 2016 by stenoodie

Four food enthusiasts and I went for dinner at Imanishi Japanese Kitchen on a Saturday evening. Imanishi Japanese Kitchen is located on 1330 Dundas Street West in downtown Toronto. It’s a small casual restaurant where you can share Japanese tapas … Continue reading →

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Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar

Posted on March 8, 2016 by stenoodie

I had wanted to visit Sabai Sabai Kitchen and Bar for the longest time but never had a chance to until now. It was ML’s “farewell good-bye” party since she was leaving the country to pursue her dreams — what … Continue reading →

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Tapagria Spanish Tapas Restaurant

Posted on December 20, 2015 by stenoodie

Tapagria Spanish Tapas Restaurant opened a little more than a month ago in Markham near Commerce Valley Drive near Highway 7. It is an upscale Spanish tapas restaurant that has a downtown flair. It is really nicely decorated inside with … Continue reading →

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Special Tasting Dinner at Kinka Izakaya Original

Posted on December 4, 2015 by stenoodie

Thank you Kinka Izakaya Original (Church Street location) for inviting me and a friend to your tasting dinner! 🙂 Kinka Izakaya used to be known as Guu Izakaya but since they have separated ways with the original franchise of the … Continue reading →

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Exclusive Vinho Verde Wine Tasting at Archive 909 Wine Bar

Posted on December 3, 2015 by stenoodie

I had the honour and privilege to be invited to an exclusive complimentary wine tasting care of Resource Media this past Tuesday evening on December 1 at Archive 909 Wine Bar. Resource Media is an online and television media production … Continue reading →

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Tapas at Hapa Izakaya!

Posted on November 15, 2015 by stenoodie

It’s been a while since I’ve been to an izakaya and I just love sharing small plates of food because you get to try so many dishes! 😀 Stephen and I went to Hapa Izakaya on a Friday evening. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →