It’s been quite a day in Venice. We are up to 23000 steps, (27000 in Merilynn’s shorter legs steps) 3 bottles of wine, 4 Bacari and 20 ciccheti and a couple […]
Alcohol / Italy
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Osteria alla Staffa
I am determined on this trip to avoid this “tourist trap” restaurant that I know will be all over Italy. Go to any piazza and you will find a lovely spot […]
Burnaby / pizza
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Hellcrust Pizza
So I’m killing some time at Metrotown while waiting for my phone to be repaired today and I need something quick to eat. Scanning the food court I see no viable […]
New Westminster / pizza
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Piva Modern Italian
Well it’s pizza night and Merilynn wants something different than the usual Pepperoni or Hawaiian that I love. Honestly when it comes to pizza we are not a good match. She […]
New Westminster
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Quayside Tiki Bar
Located along the boardwalk at New Westminster Quay there is now a Tiki bar where the Paddlewheeler pub used to be. After the Paddlewheeler closed a restaurant called Italia Kitchen popped […]
Bellingham
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The Birch Door
Today is my third visit to The Birch Door. While the food has been ok I do find it a little on the pricey side. If you live in Bellingham it’s […]
Sushi
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Sushi Hinode
What with the burning down of our favorite sushi restaurant in New Westminster it is now time for us to find a new place. My actual favorite Sushi is Sora Sushi […]
Alcohol / wine
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2024 Trivento Malbec
The 2024 Trivento Malbec is a classic Argentine red wine that showcases the best of the Malbec grape. Crafted in the renowned Mendoza region, this wine captures the essence of its […]
bakery / New Westminster / Vancouver
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Gastronomia Italia
I’m preparing myself to embark on a journey making what is widely considered to be one of the most difficult pastries in the world to make. I have been working tirelessly […]
New Westminster
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Gastronmia Italia
The Ariccia, with fresh focaccia bread, porchetta, arugula, caramelized onions, and balsamic vinegar is a delightful celebration of Italian flavors. The soft, airy focaccia provides a perfect base, while the succulent […]
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 anyone who loves a good glass of red. With you first smell, […]
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 when perusing the menu I did not find myself all that excited […]
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 its unique blend of botanicals. This gin is crafted with a careful […]
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 have come to expect here. So it was with a little trepidation […]
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 we need a snack. There’s the Match place but hat doesn’t interest […]
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 a try. When I looked through the restaurant list it looked like […]
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 vibe. But one can only eat the food at a particular establishment […]
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. Right away, you get juicy blackberries, plums, and cherries, mixed with a […]
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 both of us need some caffeine first. I try to avoid Starbucks […]
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 decided it was time to check it out. Inside we found a […]
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. And as it happens we are walking by Piva, that will do […]
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 Toro Nigiri. Plus a Red Tuna. Much better than last time we […]
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 and make some booze. I’m not complaining, it’s my drink. But in […]
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 that there is a local pastry chef who specializes in Pannettone getting […]
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, modern gin that still keeps enough juniper backbone to feel classic, but […]
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 not going to be hungry an hour I have finished my meal. […]
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 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. […]