Tag Archives: Toronto

Snow in April! Second year in a row!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by stenoodie

Some of you are going to hate this post, but it doesn’t matter because it’s all in your perspective and how you want to handle the “curveballs” that life throws you. This morning, many Torontonians woke up to a white … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged choose happiness, if life gives you lemons, love it, optimistic, snow in April, snow in spring, snow pictures, spring, Toronto, winter | 5 Comments

Yakitori Kintori

Posted on April 9, 2014 by stenoodie

The first time I heard of Yakitori Kintori was when I received a twitter invite from them! From their description, I noticed that they are the same creators as Guu. That meant NEW RESTAURANT in Toronto!! Woohoo! This was back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @yakitorikintori, Best crème brûlée, chicken karaage, chicken knee cartilage, crème brûlée, downtown, food blog, foodie, gizzard, Koreatown, pork cheek, pork intestine, restaurant review, roasted green tea rème brûlée, skewers, takowasabi, tapas, tenderloin, teriyaki chicken buns, Toronto, wagyu beef, Yakitori Kintori | 12 Comments

Thai Cuisine at Khao San Road [Moved]

Posted on April 5, 2014 by stenoodie

Khao San Road! Not only is it a famed street in Thailand, but when you say these three words to foodies in Toronto, they will immediately know that it is a very popular Thai restaurant in downtown Toronto! The very … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @khaosanroadTO, Adelaide, downtown, food blog, foodie, gluten-free, Khao San Road, Khao San Road restaurant, Khao Soi, popular, restaurant review, signature dishes, spice level, squash fritters, Thai, Toronto, vegan | 14 Comments

Utsav Indian Cuisine — Day 6 of March detox

Posted on March 29, 2014 by stenoodie

I have so much respect for vegetarians and vegans everywhere around the world after going through nearly a week of detox and eating just fruits and veggies. It is difficult to find different ways of preparing and choosing different veggies … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 7-day detox, @utsav_ca, Baigan ka bartha, detox, downtown, food blog, foodie, Indian cuisine, Naan, Nutriclean, restaurant review, roasted eggplant, romantic, Toronto, Utsav Indian Cuisine, vegan, vegetable samosa, Vegetarian, Yorkville | 18 Comments

Lamesa Filipino Kitchen

Posted on March 9, 2014 by stenoodie

This was my second visit to Lamesa Filipino Kitchen. I distinctly remember the first time I visited this restaurant with my friends back in university. We had chosen their prix fixe menu and for some reason thought it was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @LamesaTO, banana mash, Bicol Express Fries, crispy brussel sprouts, dinner, downtown, Filipino cuisine, Filipino food at Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, food blog, foodie, Fried Chicken Adobo, Ginataan Sundae, Halo Halo Sisig and Rice, Lamesa Filipino Kitchen, Lamesa Filipino Kitchen reviews, restaurant review, Roast Beef, Toronto, where to eat authentic Filipino food | 8 Comments

Japas Japanese Tapas & Oyster Bar

Posted on March 8, 2014 by stenoodie

Japas Japanese Tapas & Oyster Bar had a very good chance of being an amazing restaurant. I mean, they serve Japanese tapas (small dishes of food to share) and oysters! What more can you ask for? However, the four of … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @japasoysterbar, curry risotto, Fanny Bay, fish tacos, food blog, foodie, Fried chicken, fried monkfish, Japas, Japas Japanese Tapas & Oyster Bar, Koreantown, lobster roll, monkfish foie gras, oysters, restaurant review, tapas, Toronto | 6 Comments

Guu Izakaya [Defunct]

Posted on March 5, 2014 by stenoodie

Guu Izakaya is one of the first izakayas to gain attention and prominence in the Toronto food scene. When it arrived in late 2009 — with its flagship restaurant located in Vancouver, Canada — many Torontonian foodies were extremely excited … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @GuuToronto, Baked Oysters, cow tongue, downtown, food blog, foodie, fried brie cheese, Guu, Gyu Tongue, izakaya, Kakimayo, Kurage, marinated jellyfish, okonomiyaki, popular, restaurant review, Salmon Tataki, Sashimi Salad, takowasabi, Takoyaki, tapas, Toronto | 8 Comments

Speaking in front of some fantastic people :)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by stenoodie

Tonight, I had the privilege and pleasure to speak to a group of amazing people. I haven’t public spoken in a while..the last time I remember speaking to this many people was back in high school when I was part … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning | Tagged #maevents, GenYTO, growth, leadership, mu30, public speaking, team love, Toronto | 11 Comments

Italian Cuisine at Mercatto

Posted on February 17, 2014 by stenoodie

My friend Mandy and I dined at Mercatto on a busy Friday night just before we ventured to see Justin Timberlake in concert! Mercatto is an Italian restaurant located in the heart of the financial district in downtown Toronto. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @mercattoTO, Agnello, Cioccolato, dark chocolate ganache, Financial District, food blog, foodie, Granchio, Italian, king crab legs, lamb sausage pizza, Mercatto, restaurant review, risotto, Toronto | 14 Comments

Winterlicious 2014 Restaurant #4: Joe Mama’s Bar & Grill

Posted on February 16, 2014 by stenoodie

Ohh, get ready for a really heated review on this next restaurant: The last restaurant that I visited for the Winterlicious 2014 season was Joe Mama’s Bar & Grill. My friend Daphne selected this restaurant and because we both enjoy … Continue reading →