Tonight I am eating at the Keg. I have been looking forward to their Lobster Bisque all day. It’s pretty good. And f@ck, wouldn’t you know it, they took it off […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cactus Club / Chinese / Coquitlam
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Cactus Club Cafe
We are continuing working through the new menu items this afternoon. Today we are trying the Szechuan beans. First bite? Excellent. But as I ate more and more I enjoyed it […]
Breakfast / Coquitlam
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Coquitlam Grill
I’ve been here a few times over the years and while it’s never wowed me, it’s never been bad either. If you haven’t been, I think it’s a neighbourhood version of […]
Cactus Club / Coquitlam
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Cactus Club Cafe
Tonight I’m continuing to work through the new menu items. Tuna Temaki tonight. Very nice presentation. But to me the taste doesn’t quite live up to the visuals. Interestingly I’ve seen […]
bakery / Coquitlam
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Paris Baguette
I do like to try out new places twice in short order o see how first impressions hold up. So we made our way to Paris Baguette today with high hopes. […]
Breakfast / Coquitlam / Uncategorized
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Eggbomb+
We are looking for a little breakfast this morning after dealing with the crowds at Costco. What a nightmare that was. I like OEB at Brentwood but lineups at this time […]
Cactus Club / Coquitlam / Not Recommended
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Cactus Club Cafe
I had an evening out with the boys again, exploring some of the new menu items. Unfortunately, the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl was a major letdown. The dish completely missed the mark […]
bakery / Coquitlam
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Paris Baguette
With a name like Paris Baguette one would surmise that this is a company originating in France. Well, while it may be inspired by the French, it’s actually Korean. Merilynn has […]
Cactus Club / Coquitlam
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Cactus Club Cafe
It’s another evening at Cactus but the good news is they have some new menu items. Tonight I am trying the Red Thai Curry. Pretty dish. And it’s very good. It’s […]
Coquitlam / Italian / Uncategorized
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Pasta Polo
So we headed to Originals in Port Moody Moody, as I’ve heard it’s very good. But it was closed. Posted hours indicated it was open but definitely no one was there. […]
Brown's / Coquitlam
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Browns Coquitlam
Geez why am I here again? After perusing the menu for some length of time and not finding anything that’s appealing other than the tuna salad I think I’ll just have […]
Coquitlam / drinks
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Cactus Club
Yes I find myself here again. Cactus Club In Coquitlam. Four things from tonight. Excuse the crappy pictures it’s pretty dark in here tonight. I never find too many things to […]
Breakfast / Coquitlam
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The Wild Fig
Trying out The Wild Fig this weekend for brunch. Now normally when I think of Sunday brunch in 2024 I think of an à la carte menu type meal. I thought […]
Cactus Club / Coquitlam / Sushi
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Cactus Club
We haven’t been coming to Cactus Club as much of late. Meeting the boys for a little liquid refreshment. Might as well get a little proper food as well. They do […]
Coquitlam / Greek
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My Greek Taverna
I’ll admit right up front Greek food, at least North American Greek food, is one of my least favorite cuisines. I’ve heard it’s better in Greece. But every Greek restaurant I’ve […]
Coquitlam / Fried chicken
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CM Chicken
So dinner before beers with the boys. Ok Korean chicken isn’t high on my list, but buddy wants to go so let’s check it out. First up the fries. Not entirely […]
Coquitlam / Italian / Uncategorized
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Pasta Polo
Coquitlam BC The last couple visits I’ve had at Pasta Polo haven’t been great but I didn’t feel like Greek tonight so I find myself eating Italian again. I often get […]
Cactus Club / Coquitlam / Sushi
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Cactus Club
Coquitlam BC Popped in for a quick bite. Prawn Crunch Roll Very good tonight, as usual. The soy glaze and the mango are what really makes this for me. Would I […]
Cactus Club / Coquitlam
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Cactus Club
Coquitlam BC Beers with the boys tonight. Gonna need some food too after a hard day work. Trying the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl for the first time. I wish I hadn’t. I […]
Coquitlam / pizza / Uncategorized
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La Ruota
Coquitlam BC Popped in for a quick bite. La Ruota is counter service with a few casual tables to sit at. It’s Neopolitan style but is available by the slice for […]
Chinese / Coquitlam
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Happy Lamb Hot Pot
Coquitlam BC The boys are continuing their quest to try out different restaurants in Coquitlam tonight. Happy Lamb Hot Pot has been on our radar for a few weeks and we […]
Chinese / Coquitlam / eating out
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Neptune Seafood Restaurant
Coquitlam BC I have been thinking for some time now that Chinese food in Vancouver is a lost cause. Every Chinese food restaurant I’ve tried over the last number of years […]
Cactus Club / Coquitlam / eating out
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Cactus Club
Coquitlam BC I have been here a lot lately. Good thing the food is good. Well and a Heineken here is as good as anywhere else. Butternut squash with prawns. I […]
Cactus Club / Coquitlam / eating out
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Cactus Club
Coquitlam BC Stopped in to see the boys before Christmas. Couple beers and dinner. Spaghetti Portofino. Sauteed prawns in a lemon lobster butter sauce with corn and fennel chili crumb. The […]
Burgers / Coquitlam
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Gordon Ramsey Burger #2
Coquitlam BC I find myself back at the Great Canadian Casino tonight. Hopefully tonight’s trip to Gordon’s burger joint is better than the first. Let’s start things off with a shake […]
Coquitlam / eating out / Greek
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My Greek Taverna
Coquitlam BC Well I guess it’s time for Greek food again. Note the excitement in my voice. I’m not sure what it is. I’ve haven’t been excited about Greek food for […]