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 […]
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 / 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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? […]
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 […]
Mexican / New Westminster
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Cacao Mexican Foods
Even if you are a resident of New West I’d be surprised if you knew about this restaurant. While it is on 6th, its south of Columbia. Very easy for anyone […]
New Westminster / Thai Food / Uncategorized
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Patsara Thai
In a very unassuming building on a very unassuming street in New Westminster is Patsara Thai. Honestly I’m not even sure how I ever found the place. I happen to be […]
Coffee / New Westminster
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Moodswing Coffee Bar
Down on Front Street in New West is a little coffee bar we have walked by a few times. As our disdain for Starbucks grows we certainly have wanted to try […]
New Westminster
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The Old Spaghetti Factory
Well we are off to get some pasta tonight. If it was up to me we’d be across the street at Piva. But it isn’t always up to me. So we […]
New Westminster / Sushi
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Hi Dozo Sushi
Quick stop in for a bite today. Another lovely, not sunny day in Vancouver. So while I’m getting Toro and a real Crab California Roll Merilynn got the Nabeyaki Udon. Its […]
New Westminster / pizza
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Captain’s Oven
There is a new pizza joint in New West. It’s another chain popping up. We had it once by the slice in Langley. Vague memories of it not being very good. […]
New Westminster / pizza
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L’Onore Pizza
Another great pie from Lonore pizza tonight. This has pepperoni, Fior di latte mozzarella, reggiano and hot honey on a sourdough crust. The sourdough crust makes such a difference. Gives it […]
bakery / Brunch / New Westminster
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Banette
I’ve been noticing a new spot for breakfast/brunch spot in New West popping up on Social Media recently. We decided to give it a go this beautiful Sunday morning. First impressions; […]
New Westminster / pizza
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Pizzeria Ludica
Mixing it up tonight from our usual. Well a little bit at least. Starting with the basic Hawaiian as we often dobut we added balsamic glazed onions. What a great addition […]
Chinese / New Westminster
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Han Lin Noodle House
Getting a quick snack tonight. So, I think I found my new favorite fried rice. This one is very simple. Shredded chicken with rice and just a little bit of vegetables. […]
Chinese / New Westminster
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Chan’s Garden
Getting some Sichuan chicken for a quick dinner tonight. Unfortunately not very good. Not sure if they changed the recipe, or if there’s a new chef, but for us it was […]
New Westminster / Pub Grub
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Terminal Pub
With what seems to be half of New West closed this Boxing day we ended up at the Terminal for dinner tonight. A beer to start. White Bark Wheat Ale From […]
New Westminster / pizza
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Wild Flour Pizza
We are going to try different Pizza joint tonight. This is the Chorizo from Wild Flour. We weren’t overly thrilled with this one. There’s not enough chorizo and there’s too much […]
Brown's / New Westminster
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Browns Sapperton
Our eating out too much week continues at Browns tonight. Got kicked out as we had a showing tonight. Gyoza for a starter. I do like the kick in these but […]
Chinese / New Westminster
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Han Lin Noodle House
Just having a quick snack tonight. Shrimp Spring Rolls Excellent as usual. But at $2.5 each, when you can eat 5 or 6 it gets expensive real quick. Gonna have to […]
New Westminster / Sushi
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Ki Sushi
It’s been a little while since we’ve had sushi and we have a bit of a craving so off we go to Ki. This is our usual go to for sushi […]
New Westminster / pizza
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Lonore Pizza
New Westminster BC If you follow my blog at all you’ll know we are a regular here. I usually stick with the Pepperani, it’s such a good pizza. But they’ve added […]
New Westminster / pizza
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Pizzeria Ludica
And another 10 hour day today. No way I’m cooking. Haven’t had Ludica in a while! Just as good as ever! One bite review 9.1
New Westminster
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Browns
So we are off to some chit chat thing at Sapperton Pensioners hall tonight. After 3 and a half hours OT today I’m gonna need some healthy nourishment before we go. […]
Mexican / New Westminster
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Taco Factory
We actually are spoiled for Mexican in New West. There’s at least 4 Mexican restaurants in our tiny city with a pub I know that serves Mexican as well. To me […]
Donuts / New Westminster
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Yum Gourmet Doughnuts
Checking out two doughnuts today. Raspberry lime Very fresh and good flavour but put off a little by the dried fruit. Today they seemed a bit more dense than usual. Strawberry […]
New Westminster / Vietnamese
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Pho 99
Lunch time! Off to Han Lin. Closed for Vacation! Hmmm, haven’t tried Olé Olé in a few years. Let’s try it! Closed. Open for dinner only. Ok I give up. Maybe […]
bakery / New Westminster
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Pamola Bakery
Popped into the Quay this morning. Found a bakery. I’m very picky about my baked goods, being a professional and all. This was actually my second Bakery of the day. Walked […]
New Westminster / Pub Grub
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Notorious Grey Fox
Stopped in for a quick bevvie and appy tonight with the express intention of sitting on the patio, which is lovely. As good as the patio is the Interior sucks. This […]
New Westminster / Sushi
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Ki Sushi
It’s date night. We haven’t been for sushi in forever. So now the question as to where to go. I’ve been hearing very good things about Sushi Well but she doesn’t […]
Chinese / New Westminster / Uncategorized
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Dragon Bowl
New West BC Having heard all the talk about how great Dragon Bowl is we finally were able to pop in and try it. Nice little shop with a few tables […]
Chinese / Fast food / New Westminster
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Noodlebox
New Westminster BC It’s been a few years since I’ve had Noodlebox. Too bad my memory is bad. Should have been a few more. This is the King Pao bowl with […]
New Westminster
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The Thirsty Duck
New West BC We’ve been meaning to go here for probably the last year and for one reason or another we haven’t been able to make it. Today was finally the […]
Italian / New Westminster / pizza / Uncategorized
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L’onore
New West BC Lovely evening for a stroll with the mutt up the hill to one of New West’s best pizzas. Tucked away in Victoria Hills is L’onore pizza. This is […]
Donuts / New Westminster / Uncategorized
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Yum Gourmet Doughnuts
New West BC Popped in to get myself another of the Vancouver area’s better doughnuts. My favorite wasn’t available today, the Lemon Zinger. It is brilliant. That post is here Some […]
New Westminster / pizza
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La Pache #3
New Westminster Gonna give a couple slices a go to see if we can improve on the last visit. See that review here First we have the Prosciutto Caprese. Fior di […]