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Cactus Club / Chinese / Coquitlam

Cactus Club Cafe

Posted on: March 5, 2025April 6, 2025

We are continuing working through the new menu items this afternoon. Today we are trying the Szechuan beans. First […]

Coquitlam Grill
Breakfast / Coquitlam

Coquitlam Grill

Posted on: February 11, 2025February 28, 2025

I’ve been here a few times over the years and while it’s never wowed me, it’s never been bad […]

Cactus Club Cafe
Cactus Club / Coquitlam

Cactus Club Cafe

Posted on: February 8, 2025February 24, 2025

Tonight I’m continuing to work through the new menu items. Tuna Temaki tonight. Very nice presentation. But to me […]

Paris Baguette
bakery / Coquitlam

Paris Baguette

Posted on: January 23, 2025January 29, 2025

I do like to try out new places twice in short order o see how first impressions hold up. […]

Eggbomb+
Breakfast / Coquitlam / Uncategorized

Eggbomb+

Posted on: January 18, 2025January 29, 2025

We are looking for a little breakfast this morning after dealing with the crowds at Costco. What a nightmare […]

Cactus Club Cafe
Cactus Club / Coquitlam / Not Recommended

Cactus Club Cafe

Posted on: January 11, 2025January 29, 2025

I had an evening out with the boys again, exploring some of the new menu items. Unfortunately, the Teriyaki […]

Paris Baguette
bakery / Coquitlam

Paris Baguette

Posted on: January 5, 2025January 29, 2025

With a name like Paris Baguette one would surmise that this is a company originating in France. Well, while […]

Cactus Club Cafe
Cactus Club / Coquitlam

Cactus Club Cafe

Posted on: January 4, 2025April 7, 2025

It’s another evening at Cactus but the good news is they have some new menu items. Tonight I am […]

Pasta Polo
Coquitlam / Italian / Uncategorized

Pasta Polo

Posted on: December 15, 2024January 29, 2025

So we headed to Originals in Port Moody Moody, as I’ve heard it’s very good. But it was closed. […]

Browns Coquitlam
Brown's / Coquitlam

Browns Coquitlam

Posted on: December 14, 2024January 29, 2025

Geez why am I here again? After perusing the menu for some length of time and not finding anything […]

Cactus Club
Coquitlam / drinks

Cactus Club

Posted on: November 8, 2024December 12, 2024

Yes I find myself here again. Cactus Club In Coquitlam. Four things from tonight. Excuse the crappy pictures it’s […]

The Wild Fig
Breakfast / Coquitlam

The Wild Fig

Posted on: November 5, 2024December 12, 2024

Trying out The Wild Fig this weekend for brunch. Now normally when I think of Sunday brunch in 2024 […]

Cactus Club
Cactus Club / Coquitlam / Sushi

Cactus Club

Posted on: October 26, 2024December 12, 2024

We haven’t been coming to Cactus Club as much of late. Meeting the boys for a little liquid refreshment. […]

La Foret
bakery / Brunch / Coquitlam

La Foret

Posted on: October 8, 2024January 29, 2025

This is my second visit to La Foret but the first time at this location. Other than layout though […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cactus Club
Cactus Club / Coquitlam / Sushi

Cactus Club

Posted on: March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

Coquitlam BC Popped in for a quick bite. Prawn Crunch Roll Very good tonight, as usual. The soy glaze […]

Pizza One
Coquitlam / pizza / take out

Pizza One

Posted on: March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

Coquitlam BC Have you ever looked at a plate of food and known immediately it’s not going to be […]

Cactus Club
Cactus Club / Coquitlam

Cactus Club

Posted on: March 15, 2024March 25, 2024

Coquitlam BC Beers with the boys tonight. Gonna need some food too after a hard day work. Trying the […]

La Ruota
Coquitlam / pizza / Uncategorized

La Ruota

Posted on: February 2, 2024March 20, 2024

Coquitlam BC Popped in for a quick bite. La Ruota is counter service with a few casual tables to […]

Happy Lamb Hot Pot
Chinese / Coquitlam

Happy Lamb Hot Pot

Posted on: January 26, 2024March 13, 2024

Coquitlam BC The boys are continuing their quest to try out different restaurants in Coquitlam tonight. Happy Lamb Hot […]

Neptune Seafood Restaurant
Chinese / Coquitlam / eating out

Neptune Seafood Restaurant

Posted on: January 6, 2024January 14, 2024

Coquitlam BC I have been thinking for some time now that Chinese food in Vancouver is a lost cause. […]

Cactus Club
Cactus Club / Coquitlam / eating out

Cactus Club

Posted on: January 2, 2024January 14, 2024

Coquitlam BC I have been here a lot lately. Good thing the food is good. Well and a Heineken […]

Cactus Club
Cactus Club / Coquitlam / eating out

Cactus Club

Posted on: December 22, 2023January 14, 2024

Coquitlam BC Stopped in to see the boys before Christmas. Couple beers and dinner. Spaghetti Portofino. Sauteed prawns in […]

Gordon Ramsey Burger #2
Burgers / Coquitlam

Gordon Ramsey Burger #2

Posted on: December 11, 2023January 14, 2024

Coquitlam BC I find myself back at the Great Canadian Casino tonight. Hopefully tonight’s trip to Gordon’s burger joint […]

Coquitlam / Pub Grub

Taphouse

Posted on: September 16, 2023November 17, 2024

Coquitlam BC I have been to the Guilford location many times and the food there leaves much to be […]

My Greek Taverna
Coquitlam / eating out / Greek

My Greek Taverna

Posted on: May 21, 2023January 16, 2024

Coquitlam BC Well I guess it’s time for Greek food again. Note the excitement in my voice. I’m not […]

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