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Brix and Mortar   
Dinner / Vancouver / Yaletown

Brix and Mortar   

Posted on: October 5, 2024January 29, 2025

So I managed to talk the boys into venturing out of Coquitlam for a night and head downtown, where […]

The Banter Room
Vancouver

The Banter Room

Posted on: October 5, 2024January 29, 2025

After a very nice dinner at Brix and Mortar, three doors down we found The Banter Room. A pretty […]

Nightingale
Alcohol / pizza / Vancouver

Nightingale

Posted on: October 2, 2024January 29, 2025

Vancouver BC We find ourselves downtown at the Bentall Centre after a long day of shooting. We desperately need […]

One Sixty Wine Bar and Cafe
Brunch / Port Moody

One Sixty Wine Bar and Cafe

Posted on: September 30, 2024January 29, 2025

Port Moody BC Here for brunch on this long weekend. We had heard good about it. Best restaurant in […]

Gray Whale Gin
Gin

Gray Whale Gin

Posted on: September 30, 2024January 29, 2025

Gray Whale Gin is an exceptional craft gin that stands out as much for its story and mission as […]

Neighborhood Brewing Penticton
Brewery / Penticton

Neighborhood Brewing Penticton

Posted on: September 15, 2024January 29, 2025

It’s Saturday night in Penticton in the off-season. Shouldn’t be too hard to get into dinner right? After researching […]

Slackwater
Brewery / Penticton / pizza

Slackwater

Posted on: September 13, 2024January 29, 2025

Penticton BC Tonight’s story finds 5 young men (ages 67, 60, 54, 53 and 50) let loose on the […]

Pizzeria Ludica
New Westminster / pizza

Pizzeria Ludica

Posted on: September 13, 2024January 29, 2025

And another 10 hour day today. No way I’m cooking. Haven’t had Ludica in a while! Just as good […]

Keenan’s at the Pier
Bellingham / Breakfast / Brunch / Uncategorized

Keenan’s at the Pier

Posted on: September 12, 2024January 29, 2025

We enjoyed our first visit here so when we were down for a Nexus interview we thought another visit […]

Browns
New Westminster

Browns

Posted on: September 8, 2024January 29, 2025

So we are off to some chit chat thing at Sapperton Pensioners hall tonight. After 3 and a half […]

Patina Brewing Company
BBQ / Port Coquitlam

Patina Brewing Company

Posted on: August 30, 2024January 29, 2025

September is almost here. You can feel a change in the weather is coming. So let’s hit those patios […]

My Greek Taverna
Coquitlam / Greek

My Greek Taverna

Posted on: August 23, 2024January 29, 2025

I’ll admit right up front Greek food, at least North American Greek food, is one of my least favorite […]

Taco Factory
Mexican / New Westminster

Taco Factory

Posted on: August 19, 2024October 31, 2024

We actually are spoiled for Mexican in New West. There’s at least 4 Mexican restaurants in our tiny city […]

Black Sage
Alcohol / BC VQA / wine

Black Sage

Posted on: August 17, 2024August 26, 2024

Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 BC VQA This is a big, bold red with a good tannin structure and flavours of […]

CM Chicken
Coquitlam / Fried chicken

CM Chicken

Posted on: August 10, 2024October 31, 2024

So dinner before beers with the boys. Ok Korean chicken isn’t high on my list, but buddy wants to […]

Dark Matter
Alcohol / Beer / Uncategorized

Dark Matter

Posted on: August 3, 2024August 27, 2024

Hoyne Brewing Victoria This beer is a little hard to pin down. It’s dark like a stout (it’s an […]

Gillnetter Pub
Port Coquitlam / Pub Grub

Gillnetter Pub

Posted on: July 30, 2024October 31, 2024

When Merilynn said we were meeting her brother for lunch and asked where we should meet my mind immediately […]

Yum Gourmet Doughnuts
Donuts / New Westminster

Yum Gourmet Doughnuts

Posted on: July 29, 2024October 31, 2024

Checking out two doughnuts today. Raspberry lime Very fresh and good flavour but put off a little by the […]

Pho 99
New Westminster / Vietnamese

Pho 99

Posted on: July 23, 2024October 31, 2024

Lunch time! Off to Han Lin. Closed for Vacation! Hmmm, haven’t tried Olé Olé in a few years. Let’s […]

Pamola Bakery
bakery / New Westminster

Pamola Bakery

Posted on: July 19, 2024May 23, 2025

Popped into the Quay this morning. Found a bakery. I’m very picky about my baked goods, being a professional […]

The Birch Door
Bellingham / Breakfast

The Birch Door

Posted on: July 19, 2024October 31, 2024

Well it’s time to hit Bellingham Costco again. I go through way too much butter. But breakfast first. Our […]

Steveston Pizza
pizza / Richmond

Steveston Pizza

Posted on: July 19, 2024January 29, 2025

Have you heard of Steveston Pizza? There certainly some hype about this place. Merilynn gets it at work once […]

Sorgin
Alcohol / Gin

Sorgin

Posted on: July 19, 2024August 29, 2024

France Distilled in small batches in Bordeaux and made from Sauvignon Blanc and other grapes Sorgin is delightfully refreshing. […]

Notorious Grey Fox
New Westminster / Pub Grub

Notorious Grey Fox

Posted on: July 9, 2024October 31, 2024

Stopped in for a quick bevvie and appy tonight with the express intention of sitting on the patio, which […]

The Storey Cafe
Breakfast / Richmond

The Storey Cafe

Posted on: July 6, 2024October 31, 2024

I think this is now probably my favorite breakfast place in Vancouver. Okay technically Richmond. It’s a great atmosphere […]

Lago by Julian Serrano
Italian / Las Vegas

Lago by Julian Serrano

Posted on: June 20, 2024October 31, 2024

It’s been a pretty amazing week of food so far and tonight’s going to be another great experience I’m […]

The Peppermill
Breakfast / Las Vegas

The Peppermill

Posted on: June 20, 2024October 31, 2024

Step back into the 70s with me. Into the Peppermill. From my understanding the restaurant has been pretty much […]

Mon Ami Gabi
Breakfast / Las Vegas

Mon Ami Gabi

Posted on: June 20, 2024October 31, 2024

This French restaurant located in the Paris hotel has become a staple for me when it comes to breakfast […]

Donutique
Donuts / Las Vegas

Donutique

Posted on: June 19, 2024October 31, 2024

I almost missed this place walking through the Grand canal shops at the Venetian. In hindsight probably would have […]

Brioche by Guy Savoy
bakery / Las Vegas

Brioche by Guy Savoy

Posted on: June 19, 2024January 29, 2025

Quick stop for a snack at a boulangerie in Paris. Pain au Chocolate is a favorite of mine. But […]

The Oyster Bar
Las Vegas

The Oyster Bar

Posted on: June 19, 2024January 29, 2025

Another of our favorites in Las Vegas is the Oyster bar at the Palace Station hotel. If you’re not […]

Jardin
Breakfast / Las Vegas

Jardin

Posted on: June 18, 2024January 29, 2025

On the hunt for the best Eggs Benedict in Las Vegas. After walking for what seemed to be 10 […]

Michael Mina
Las Vegas / Michelin Star

Michael Mina

Posted on: June 17, 2024January 29, 2025

So here I am in Vegas for a few days of food, food, food. I’m starting this hopefully amazing […]

Ki Sushi
New Westminster / Sushi

Ki Sushi

Posted on: June 16, 2024October 31, 2024

It’s date night. We haven’t been for sushi in forever. So now the question as to where to go. […]

Bordertown Mexican Grill
Blaine / Mexican / Uncategorized

Bordertown Mexican Grill

Posted on: June 12, 2024June 19, 2024

Blaine WA It’s a nice day for some out there and we are going for tacos. Just across the […]

Wings
Port Moody / Pub Grub / Uncategorized

Wings

Posted on: June 7, 2024August 27, 2024

Port Moody If you’re going out specifically for chicken flappers Wings would not be my first choice. I’ve been […]

Dragon Bowl
Chinese / New Westminster / Uncategorized

Dragon Bowl

Posted on: May 31, 2024January 13, 2025

New West BC Having heard all the talk about how great Dragon Bowl is we finally were able to […]

Patina Brewing Company
BBQ / Beer / Port Coquitlam

Patina Brewing Company

Posted on: May 21, 2024June 19, 2024

POCO BC Now what’s better than enjoying Victoria day weekend sitting on a patio drinking beer and eating good […]

Pasta Polo
Coquitlam / Italian / Uncategorized

Pasta Polo

Posted on: May 18, 2024August 27, 2024

Coquitlam BC The last couple visits I’ve had at Pasta Polo haven’t been great but I didn’t feel like […]

The Terminal Pub
Uncategorized

The Terminal Pub

Posted on: May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

New West BC There’s not a lot of good Pub grub in New West. I have visited most of […]

Big Flat Pancake – #2
Port Coquitlam / Uncategorized

Big Flat Pancake – #2

Posted on: May 13, 2024May 14, 2024

Port Coquitlam BC We visited for the first time the other day after hearing many good things about the […]

Cactus Club
Uncategorized

Cactus Club

Posted on: May 12, 2024June 19, 2024

Mar 8 Rigatoni bolangese

Big Flat Pancake
Breakfast / Port Coquitlam

Big Flat Pancake

Posted on: May 11, 2024May 14, 2024

Port Coquitlam BC Ok I’ll admit up front I went into this meal with some very high expectations. First, […]

Noodlebox
Chinese / Fast food / New Westminster

Noodlebox

Posted on: May 4, 2024May 14, 2024

New Westminster BC It’s been a few years since I’ve had Noodlebox. Too bad my memory is bad. Should […]

Serious Coffee
Breakfast / Coffee / Vancouver Island

Serious Coffee

Posted on: April 29, 2024January 29, 2025

Parksville BC As we tour a little bit of the island this week we are trying to avoid chain […]

Off Main
Uncategorized

Off Main

Posted on: April 28, 2024January 29, 2025

Courtney BC Ok I’m a big city guy. I’m used to stuff being open. So when most of Courtney […]

Breakfast on the boat
Breakfast / Vancouver Island

Breakfast on the boat

Posted on: April 27, 2024May 14, 2024

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The Bee’s Knees
Breakfast / Vancouver Island

The Bee’s Knees

Posted on: April 27, 2024May 14, 2024

Nanaimo BC With no real direction about where to have breakfast this morning we find ourselves putting on the […]

Zack’s Lounge
Uncategorized

Zack’s Lounge

Posted on: April 27, 2024January 29, 2025

Ladysmith BC Ladysmith isn’t very big. If you like sleepy little towns this would be a good place for […]

Samz
Port Coquitlam / Pub Grub

Samz

Posted on: April 27, 2024January 13, 2025

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