I’m preparing myself to embark on a journey making what is widely considered to be one of the most […]
Alcohol / wine
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Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon is a fantastic wine that doesn’t cost a fortune, making it a great pick for […]
New Westminster / Persian Food
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Wild Thyme
I’ve come close to ordering take out from Wild Thyme a few times over the last couple years but […]
Alcohol / Gin
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Isle of Harris
Isle of Harris Gin is a delightful spirit that truly captures the essence of the Isle of Harris through […]
New Westminster / Thai Food
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Patsara Thai
Our last visit to Patsara wasn’t the best. The food did not live up to the high expectations we […]
Chinese / New Westminster
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Noodles ToGo
We are being a bit tarded today and gambling a few bucks on the slots at the Starlight. But […]
Fine Dining / Vancouver
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Hawksworth
It’s Dine Out Vancouver time. Today I plan to get out there and give one of the special menus […]
Cactus Club / Casual Fine Dining / Coquitlam
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Cactus Club
I have been avoiding Cactus Club for a little while now. I think I overdid it It’s a great […]
Alcohol / wine
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Phantom Creek Syrah
Phantom Creek’s Kobau Vineyard Syrah is a fantastic wine. It’s expressive, well-made, and presents as a high end red. […]
Coffee / Vancouver
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Rocanini Coffee Roasters
We are downtown celebrating Merilynn’s birthday and we are on our way to lose $100 at the casino but […]
Italian / Vancouver
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Frankie’s Italian Kitchen
We have heard from friends that Frankie’s Italian Kitchen is worth checking out. So to celebrate Merilynn’s birthday she […]
Italian / New Westminster
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Piva
We just finished having sushi at Ki Sushi and as we are walking home I realized I need dessert. […]
New Westminster / Sushi
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Ki Sushi
Dinner with one of the kids tonight. They get to pick and tonight it’s Ki Sushi. As usual my […]
Gin / Vancouver Island
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Sheringham Seaside
There’s a lot of Gin on the market these days. It seems anyone can just throw up a still […]
bakery / Vancouver
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Antise Vancouver
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a foodie. Good food is definitely my weakness. So when I found out […]
Alcohol / Gin
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Tommy Bahama Island Gin
Tommy Bahama Island Gin leans into that laid-back, vacation vibe, and it actually tastes the part. It’s a bright, […]
Casual Fine Dining / New Westminster
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The Boathouse
Well it’s date night and our original plan was to go for sushi. But I want something where I’m […]
Alcohol / BC VQA / wine
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Gray Monk Meritage
Gray Monk Meritage 2023 is a really enjoyable red from the Okanagan that’s easy to like and even easier […]
Coffee / Vancouver
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Aperture Coffee
This has to be right at the top of my favorite coffee shops in Vancouver. I know, it would […]
Italian / New Westminster
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Piva
We are celebrating two years of marriage with dinner at Piva Modern Italian this evening. The past two years […]
pizza / Richmond
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Steveston Pizza
i originally found out about this pizza maker from Merilynn’s work. They order it in sometimes for their staff […]
Mexican / Prince George
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Chaco’s
Quick take out lunch in P.G. today after church. I’m a little unsure about Mexican in Prince George. But […]
pizza / Prince George
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Red Tomato Pies
I’m in Prince George again this weekend visiting family and of course I’m going to be trying a local […]
bakery / Prince George
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Bakkerij Lobelle
There isn’t much notable about the backwater that is Vanderhoof, BC. It is the geographical centre of BC. Whoop-dee-doo. […]
Prince George / Sushi
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Mr Sushi
While I was in Prince George visiting my son and his family last week we had the opportunity to […]
pizza / Vancouver
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Fire Pizza
Mediterranean Fire Pizza on Commercial Drive used to be just that, fire. There were many a 3am on a […]
bakery / Burnaby
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Chez Christophe
Over the last few decades grocery stores have moved farther and farther away from in-store produced baked goods to […]
Fine Dining / Vancouver
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Hawksworth
Hawksworth had been on my culinary bucket list for a few years now but somehow a visit has been […]
Vancouver
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Hooded Mergancer
Its a boys trip to the Okanagan. There’s going to be lots of wine. Lots of beer. Lots of […]
BBQ / Penticton / wine
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Grapevine BBQ at Deep Roots Winery
This morning we are touring the Naramata bench in search of some of the Okanagan’s finest vintages. Deep Roots […]
BBQ / Costco
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Costco Burnt Ends
Ok I will be the first to admit I’m no Pit Master. But I do like to think I […]
Coffee / New Westminster
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Mukasi Coffee
Alright I would like to know who else out there in New Westminster knows about Mukasi Coffee? Until this […]
Coffee / New Westminster
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Cafe Mira
It’s been a minute since I have been to Café Mira. Since we moved to the other end of […]
Vancouver
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Food at the PNE 2025
It’s August in Vancouver. Which means the fair is on at the PNE. And the best thing about the […]
Fine Dining / Steak House / Vancouver
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Black and Blue
There are some very good steakhouse here in Vancouver. World class in fact. Recently we had a Gordon Ramsay […]
Casual Fine Dining / Chain Restaurants / Port Moody
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Brown’s Social House
Enjoying the new patio at the Port Moody location tonight with the guys. Going to have a quick snack […]
Burgers / Coquitlam / Vancouver
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Gordan Ramsay Burger
Ok so the goal tonight is to win enough at the casino to pay for our dinner at Gordon […]
Burnaby / Coffee
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Modus Coffee Roasters
if your in North Burnaby and want a good lattédo yourself a favour, skip the mediocrity at Starbucks and […]
New Westminster / pizza
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Vancouver Pizza Heaven
One of the few pizzas we haven’t tried in New West is Vancouver Pizza Heaven. People rave about it. […]
bakery / Vancouver
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La Bise Bakery
The Canelé is not a well known pastry around these parts. Or so I thought anyways. The Canelé is […]
pizza / Port Moody / Vancouver
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Emilio Finatti
Another long day at work. Another day I have no energy to cook. Another day it’s looking to be […]
bakery / Vancouver
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Beaucoup Bakery
Over the last few decades grocery stores have moved farther and farther away from in-store produced baked goods to […]
Italian / New Westminster
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Piva Modern Italian
Piva is one of two restaurants in New Westminster that people here get their panties in a knot if […]
Mexican / New Westminster
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El Santo
It’s been a year and a half since our last visit here. Not sure why it took so long […]
pizza / Vancouver
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Ignite Pizzeria
Another pie tonight. One I’ve had before. But it’s been a few years. Ignite is Neopolitan style pizza with […]
Donuts / New Westminster
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Yums Gourmet Doughnuts
A good yeast doughnut is all about lightness, flavor, and that perfect balance between airy and chewy. It should […]
Uncategorized
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Piva Modern Italian
As I spend more and more time sampling the gastronomic offerings here in New West it is becoming apparent […]
BBQ / Burnaby
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Butchers Block BBQ
Outside of certain parts of the US good barbeque is pretty hard to come by. If you find yourself […]