Tag Archives: Toronto

Taste of Peru Private Reception for the 2019 Pan Am Games “Hand Over” Ceremony

Posted on July 28, 2015 by stenoodie

This summer in Toronto, our city had the privilege of hosting over 41 countries in the 2015 Pan Am Games. Despite not a lot of interest and attention on the games from the local Torontonians, there were a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food, New Experiences | Tagged 16 Trinity St., @DistilleryTO, @OCEX_Toronto, @StirlingRoom, ceviche, chef, Cocoa-maca striploin medallions, complimentary, cooking, Distillery District, downtown, food blog, foodie, guest list, Hand Over Ceremony, Huacatay marinated Lamb chops, Lima, Mango and Chia mousse, media pass, OCEX, Pan Am Games 2019, Pan Am Games Toronto, Peru, Peruvian quinoa prawns, Peruvian Super Smoothies, Pervuian, Pisco, private reception, review, Stirling Room, Toronto, Trade office of Peru | 2 Comments

Summerlicious 2015 Restaurant #3: John & Sons Oyster House

Posted on July 27, 2015 by stenoodie

Summerlicious 2015 has ended for this season! Surprisingly, this season was the first one where I attended so few Summerlicious restaurants (my maximum had been 9 in one season). The reason for few Summerlicious ’15 attendance is due to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged $23, 1 Balmoral Avenue, @JohnandSonsTO, @LiciousTO, Cherry Compote, dark ale batter, Fish & Chips, food blog, foodie, John & Sons Oyster House, midtown, Nova Scotia Fish Cakes, Nova Scotia wild caught haddock, Ontario Farmed Strawberries, Pecan Chocolate Brownie, prix fixe, raw oysters, restaurant review, seafood, St. Clair Station, Summerlicious 2015, Three Shucker's Choice Oysters, Toronto, Yonge | 2 Comments

New Menu & Cocktails at The Libertine!

Posted on July 26, 2015 by stenoodie

I was so impressed with The Libertine! The Libertine has been newly acquired by a new owner and I was invited there with a friend to try out their new menu of drinks and food. The Libertine is no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged #thelibertinetoronto, 1307 Dundas Street West, bar, Bar Food, Beaconsfield Village, complimentary, downtown, food blog, foodie, palm reading, restaurant review, speakeasy, tapas, tarot card, The Libertine, Toronto | Leave a comment

Ramen Raijin with Zulu & Banh

Posted on July 25, 2015 by stenoodie

The ramen-hoping duo, Zulu & Banh, invited me to one of their famed ramen tours. They have been to over 20 ramen houses around Toronto and the GTA, looking for the best Japanese ramen noodles, toppings, and soup base. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 3 Gerrard Street East, @BZeating, @ramenRAIJIN, chicken breast char-shu, College Station, downtown, food blog, foodie, Garden District, Japanese, Japanese fried chicken, Kara-age, Karaage, kikurage mushroom (black fungus), pork shoulder, ramen, Ramen Raijin, restaurant review, Ryerson, salt flavoured ramen, Tonkotsu Shio Ramen, Tonkotsu soup, Toronto, Yonge | 1 Comment

Hummus and White Melted Cheddar Sandwiches at Saving Gigi

Posted on July 20, 2015 by stenoodie

I received an e-mail from Saving Gigi last week to invite me to their restaurant to enjoy some of their featured items and to help them promote their restaurant. Sure! I was happy to do so. I always write honest … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food | Tagged 859 Bloor Street West, @Saving_Gigi, cafe, complimentary, downtown, drinks, food blog, foodie, Green Ginger Honey Lemon Iced Tea, hipster, honey dijon, Hummus sandwich, Iced Vietnamese Coffee, Ossington Station, Palmerston, patio, restaurant review, rosemary mayo, sandwiches, Saving Gigi, Toronto, Vietnamese iced coffee, White Melted Cheddar sandwich, working environment | 14 Comments

Portuguese Peri-Peri Chicken at Nando’s

Posted on July 19, 2015 by stenoodie

I have been wanting to try Nando’s for the longest time and I finally got to this weekend. Yay! 😀 I love juicy, tender, moist, well-seasoned chicken (may be fried or not), and I really respect restaurants that can do … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 939 Eglinton Avenue East, @NandosPeriPeri, African, chicken, dine-in, flame-grilled, food blog, foodie, garlic mashed potatoes, juicy, marinated for 24 hours, midtown, moist, Nando's, Peri Peri sauce, PERi-PERi chicken, Portuguese, quarter chicken, restaurant review, sides, take-out, tender, Toronto | 1 Comment

ZomatoMeetUp: Exclusive Tasting at Carmen’s Steakhouse

Posted on July 18, 2015 by stenoodie

I was so happy and grateful to be able to attend my first ZomatoMeetUp!! The last time that I was invited to one, I had to decline it because I was travelling in New Zealand. I was especially bummed because they were … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food, New Experiences | Tagged 26 Alexander Street, 3 oz Canadian Ribeye Steak, @CarmensSteak, @ZomatoCA, Braised Pork Belly, Carmen's Steakhouse, Chef Forrest Liu, Chicken Torchon, Coconut Creme Brulee, downtown, fine dining, Foie Gras Pate Brioche Sandwich, food blog, foodie, Fresh Ontario Peach & Goat Cheese Salad, mashed potatoes, Miso Black Cod, restaurant review, Seared Scallops, Spicy Steak Tartare, steakhouse, Toronto, Zomato, ZomatoMeetUp, ZomatoXCarmens | 1 Comment

Petit Nuage at Market 707

Posted on July 17, 2015 by stenoodie

This was my first time to Market 707. It is a cluster of shipping containers in downtown Toronto near Bathurst and Dundas that are used as small shops. I didn’t know something like this existed in Toronto because I found … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 707 Dundas Street West, @scadding_court, Belvoir, Classic Vanilla Cream Puff, cream puff, Dessert, downtown, drinks, French, HK Milk Tea, macarons, Market 707, Matcha Black Sesame Honey Cake, Milky Earl Grey, Nimbus, pastries, patio, Petit Nuage, retail market, Scadding Court, Scadding Court Community Centre, shipping container, shopping container, street market, summer, take-out, Toronto, unique, Yuzu Honey | 10 Comments

Media Preview Event at TO Food Fest 2015

Posted on July 14, 2015 by stenoodie

Thank you TO Food Fest and Acorn Communication for inviting me to see and taste the sights of the TO Food Fest 2015! TO Food Fest is an annual summer festival that started in 2012 where a number of food … Continue reading →

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My First Time to Millie Creperie!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by stenoodie

Yes! I finally got to try the crepe cake from Millie Creperie! I have seen pictures and heard about this unique 20-layer crepe cake dessert and finally got to go to Kensington Market on a Friday night to try it. … Continue reading →