Gray Monk Meritage 2023 is a really enjoyable red from the Okanagan that’s easy to like and even easier to drink. The first thing you’ll notice is the rich, fruity smell—think […]
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 be sacrilegious to even mention that other place (the coffee shop from […]
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 have been the best of my life, I’m married to a truly […]
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 birthday lunches. But unless you happen to go to Steveston or someone […]
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 I’ll try anything once. Tyler had the Barbacoa bowl, which he reported […]
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 pizza joint. My son tells me he heard good things about Red […]
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. There is 4346 people living here according to the 2021 census. But […]
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 get out for dinner, just the two of us. I asked him […]
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 Saturday night, on the way home stops, for a late dinner in […]
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 premixes and mass produced products from centralized factories. There’s certainly been some […]
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 overlooked, until now. David Hawksworth is a local Vancouver chef who trained […]
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 Gin. And lots of food. Tonight is dinner at the Hooded Mergancer. […]
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 is our second stop of the day. Last year we were all […]
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 know what good Brisket is. I’ve eaten plenty. Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Las […]
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 morning I didn’t. Maybe somewhere in my subconscious I may have seen […]
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 town it’s not so convenient to get here. But today I’m walking […]
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 fair is the food. Well it used to be anyways. I’m recent […]
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 Steak restaurant open locally and of course we had to try it […]
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 of the Sticky Thai Chicken bites happy hour special. Sweet and savoury, […]
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 Ramsay’s burger restaurant in Coquitlam. As it’s a Ramsay restaurant we’re going […]
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 head to Modus Coffee Roasters. Youll find it tucked away on Sperling […]
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. But everything I look at on the menu I get turned off. […]
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 a pastry from the Bordeaux region of France. Thought to originate in […]
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 pizza time. Since I’m passing through Port Moody after missing my usual […]
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 premixes and mass produced products from centralized factories. There’s certainly been some […]
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 you have anything bad to say about it. My first couple visits […]
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 to get back, especially since we moved in just down the street […]
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 a three day pizza dough crust fired in a pizza oven at […]
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 have a soft, pillowy interior with a slight bounce when you bite […]
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 that Piva Modern Italian is probably the best this city has to […]
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 in Texas, Memphis, Kansas City or St Louis you will have no […]
Brown's / Port Moody
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Brown’s Social House
We are in Port Moody checking out the new patio tonight. Located in Newport Village, Browns is not my favorite. Never been all that impressed with the food. But this patio […]
Port Moody / Pub Grub
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St James Well
St James Well is authentic Irish Pub in Newport Village in Port Moody, St. James Well has been a favorite of mine for many years. Inside you will find a warm, […]
bakery / Burnaby / Donuts
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La Miel Bakery and Cafe
I felt like a donut today, and while I didn’t feel like going all the way downtown to get one of my favorites, they are available for delivery on Uber eats. […]
Donuts / Prince George
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Daydream Doughnuts
In my search to find the restaurants that I wanted to try In PG during my short stay I was rather surprised to find a shop that claims to have quality […]
Coffee / Prince George
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Ritual Coffeeworks
Today’s question, is there a good latté in Prince George? I was at the Starbucks on Central last night and it was good. Well, as good as any Starbucks is anywhere […]
pizza / Prince George
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Betulla Burning
When doing my research about best places to eat in Prince George there appeared to be, to me at least, a surprising amount of decent restaurants to choose from. Who knew […]
Donuts / Surrey
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Gourmet Doughnuts
So let’s talk doughnuts. Gourmet ones. Are Gourmet Doughnuts gourmet? In a word, no. Are they excellent? Very much so. Freshly made, light and fluffy. Everything a good donut should be. […]
Bellingham / Tex Mex
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Mi Mexico
What with all the rumors that we have heard about the nightmare that is crossing the border into the US these days we have delayed a trip to Costco for some […]
Fast food / New Westminster
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Narita Sushi
Just off Schoolhouse in Coquitlam in Narita Sushi. A restaurant I have visited before, with very good experiences. It’s on the smaller side, but a nice atmosphere with always friendly staff. […]
Casual Fine Dining / Gastropub / Vancouver
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Craft Beer Market
We are in The Olympic Village today visiting one of the better liquor stores I’ve shopped at. They must have 80 (or more) different gins in stock. And while we are […]
Burnaby / Chain Restaurants
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Tap and Barrel
At the Brentwood location for the first time this afternoon. Before the drinking starts going to have to get some food in me. My first impressions weren’t great. but they exceeded […]
New Westminster / Sushi
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Ki Sushi
I don’t really feel like sushi tonight but the wife does, so we’re at her favorite Sushi place in New West, Ki Sushi. But do I feel like Soba or Ramen? […]
Burnaby / Donuts
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Lee’s Donuts
I was walking through Brentwood today and I ran into a donut shop I haven’t seen before. Well outside Granville Island anyways I’ve only had a chance to try Lee’s once […]
New Westminster / Thai Food
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Patsara Thai
Round two at Patsara Thai tonight. Let’s see if it’s as good as last time. As usual, crispy shrimp wontons. I try these at every Thai restaurant ti go to as […]
Breakfast / travel / Vancouver Island
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BC Ferries
You know it’s funny, we said to ourselves this morning “make sure we have something to eat before you get on the ferry because the food is terrible.” And then we […]
Coffee / Vancouver Island
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Serious Coffee
In Mill Bay, just off the highway. This the first coffee shop we ran into since we left Victoria. It will do. The one in Parksville was just fine. Not the […]
Italian / Vancouver Island
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Il Terrazzo
A good friend was here in Victoria last month and visited Il Terrazzo and was thoroughly impressed, and recommended it to me the next time I was in town. if you […]