After a couple days in Vanderhoof, we were on our way back to P.G. to catch our flight home.
There was almost nothing at the airport and even less on the plane, and we were at least 4 hours from landing, so we needed dinner first.
So after filling up the rental car’s tank and getting a much-needed caramel macchiato at Starbucks, we asked around and got pointed to Crossroads Tap & Kitchen in College Heights.
It’s like a Tap & Barrel, but one step below an Earls or Cactus Club. It was pleasant enough inside, our only complaint being the seating. The only regular-height table was a long, communal table or high-tops, one step up from the main floor of the restaurant.
When you’re with an 80-year-old with mobility issues, neither of those options is ideal.
But we managed to get her seated and I ordered myself a beer.
This was the darkest thing they had on tap. Honestly, I don’t remember the name, but it was good. Not as rich as some of the dark beers I prefer, but it’s not donkey piss either.
Merilynn decided on gyoza.
We both prefer steamed dumplings that are pan-fried rather than deep-fried like these were. The filling was delicious, though. We just like a softer wrapper.
I went with a Reuben hot dog.
There’s lots of potential here, but this particular presentation missed the mark, and not just by a little.
The smoked meat should be chopped, not laid over the hot dog in one strip, and definitely grate the cheese. This looks like something a rookie would make at home, not something from a professional kitchen. But the taste was fine. Montreal smoked meat is one of my favorite deli meats, so it’s hard to complain too much. Let’s just work on that presentation, guys.
Everyone else seemed relatively happy with their food as well.
I can’t say Crossroads is a must-stop in Prince George. I’ve definitely had better food in this town, but it’s not terrible either.
6/10