Tag Archives: Toronto

Colours of Hope: Completing My First 5K

Posted on October 20, 2013 by stenoodie

I did my first ever 5K yesterday as part of the Canadian Cancer Society Colours of Hope 5K event! When I first received the e-mail from the Canadian Cancer Society about the event back in September, I knew wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, New Experiences, Philanthropy | Tagged 5K, active, Canadian Cancer Society, charity, coloured powder, Colours of Hope 2013, fun, Health, Humber College, run, sponsor, Toronto | 7 Comments

Yummy Yummy at Fin Izakaya [Defunct]

Posted on October 16, 2013 by stenoodie

Today, for the first time ever, I ate at a restaurant all by myself! Up until this point, I’ve always dined with at least one other person out in public and the thought of eating alone always made me a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @FinIzakaya, black sesame ice cream, Fin Izakaya, food blog, foodie, Fried chicken, ice de macaron, izakaya, Japanese, Karaage, macaron, midtown, Pork Katsu Cutlets, restaurant review, tapas, Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton | 8 Comments

Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu — Korean Restaurant

Posted on October 11, 2013 by stenoodie

This is one of the busiest Korean restaurants in the Yonge-Finch area in Toronto. It’s essentially in Koreatown since most of the eateries and entertainment are Korean-owned. A group of us from the Mon Sheong group met up tonight … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 5445 Yonge Street, banchan, Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu, food blog, foodie, Korean cuisine, Korean side dishes, raw egg, restaurant review, soon tofu, Toronto, Yonge & Finch | 6 Comments

Delicious Food at Bar Hop!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by stenoodie

After another strenuous and sweaty Flirty Girl Fitness workout, Holly, Steph, and I headed to Bar Hop for some delicious sustenance. I hadn’t eaten very much all day long, so I was in the mood for lots of good food! … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged @barhopbar, Bar Hop, Beer, Dieu Du Ciel! Aphrodisiac, downtown, food blog, foodie, King Street West, Liefman's Fruitesse, Perogies, pub, restaurant review, Smoked Chipotle Honey Wings, Smoked Duck Mac & Cheese, Spicy Gumbo Poutine, Toronto | 2 Comments

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup 2013 at Bluffer’s Park

Posted on October 8, 2013 by stenoodie

This year’s Shoreline Cleanup takes place at Bluffer’s Park which is a beautiful sandy beach and park in Scarborough. Compared to the rest of Scarborough, it is hard to find anything like the Bluffs. Once you are there and hiking … Continue reading →

Posted in Philanthropy | Tagged @cleanshorelines, cigarette butts, clean shorelines, cleaning up our parks, earth, garbage, Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, litter pickup, Mother Nature, picking up trash at Bluffer's Park, pollution, Scarborough Bluffs Park, stenoodie cleanups, Toronto | 5 Comments

Reds Wine Tavern & Nuit Blanche 2013

Posted on October 7, 2013 by stenoodie

Two of my friends and I share our birthdays in October with only a day in between one another. This has led to our yearly celebration of our aptly named “October 1-3-5 birthday” festivities. This was the first time in … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Life | Tagged 1-3-5 October birthday, @REDSWINETAVERN, birthday, BLT Mussels, Caramelized Tomato and Goat Cheese Gratin, dinner, Flourless Chocolate Cake, food, food blog, foodie, friendship, Lobster Guacamole, Nuit Blanche 2013, Reds Wine Tavern, restaurant review, Toronto | 9 Comments

Awesome Beer Choices at Town Crier Pub & Halfway Beer House

Posted on October 2, 2013 by stenoodie

Last night, just before a friend and I sat in at the Princess of Wales Theatre to enjoy the spectacular new production of the Les Miserables, we had dinner at the Town Crier Pub & Halfway Beer House. Online, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged Beer, downtown, Entertainment District, food blog, foodie, German food, Innis & Gunn, La Trappe Dubbel, pub, restaurant review, spätzle, Toronto, Town Crier Pub & Halfway Beer House | 1 Comment

Hush Restaurant, Bar & Patio

Posted on September 26, 2013 by stenoodie

Tonight, after a mighty hard workout session, Holly, Steph, and I dropped into Hush Restaurant to have a bite to eat. Holly and I ended up splurging by ordering three courses of food, but it was such a lovely night … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 303 King Street West, @HUSHRestaurants, Chocolate Caramel Souffle, downtown, El Dorado, food blog, foodie, Hush Restaurant, King Street, lobster grilled cheese, lobster tacos, Melrose burger, restaurant review, Toronto | 3 Comments

Cajun-Creole Food at N’Awlins Jazz Bar and Restaurant

Posted on September 20, 2013 by stenoodie

This cozy spot in the entertainment district of downtown Toronto called N’Awlins Jazz Bar and Restaurant hosts an interesting menu of Cajun-Creole dining. They have live performances every night except for Mondays. Unfortunately, my friends and I had to leave before … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 299 King Street West, @NawlinsJazzBar, Cajun, Cajun crab cakes in Toronto, Cajun food in Toronto, Cajun restaurants in Toronto, Cajun-Creole, Cajun-Creole Food in Toronto, Catfish, coconut shrimp, crab cakes, food, food blog, foodie, gumbo, Happy Hour restaurants in Toronto, King Street, linguini grilled chicken, N'Awlins Jazz Bar and Restaurant, pan seared, restaurant review, restaurants on King Street West in Toronto, Toronto | 1 Comment

Kinton Ramen

Posted on August 27, 2013 by stenoodie

The first time I went to Kinton Ramen was one year ago in the summertime. I remember that it was a Friday night, and despite the claims that you usually have to wait up to 30 minutes for a table, … Continue reading →