As I spend more and more time sampling the gastronomic offerings here in New West it is becoming apparent that Piva Modern Italian is probably the best this city has to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alcohol / Gin / Uncategorized
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Boodles Gin
Boodles Gin is a dependable and well-crafted London dry gin that delivers a solid, traditional experience. Its aroma is clean and classic, featuring juniper as the star, supported by soft herbal […]
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Amalaya
Amalaya wine is truly a remarkable experience for the senses. This Argentine gem, known for its vibrant and unique character, offers a delightful balance of fruit-forward flavors and smooth, well-integrated tannins. […]
Chinese / Richmond / Uncategorized
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Continental Seafood House
Today we are going for dim sum. Now I have had them some before but it’s always been in an a la carte style restaurant. Today we are going for the […]
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. […]
Alcohol / Beer / Micro Brewery / Port Moody / Uncategorized
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Mariner Brewing
This year I’ve really gotten to enjoy the microbrewery experience. And in the Coquitlam/Port Moody there is no shortage of them. Tonight is my first time at Mariner. It’s a nice […]
Bellingham / Breakfast / Brunch / Uncategorized
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Keenan’s at the Pier
We enjoyed our first visit here so when we were down for a Nexus interview we thought another visit was in order. Unfortunately this visit didn’t go as well. To start […]
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Dark Matter
Hoyne Brewing Victoria This beer is a little hard to pin down. It’s dark like a stout (it’s an ale) but it’s really light on the palette. (like an ale) Normally […]
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Bordertown Mexican Grill
Blaine WA It’s a nice day for some out there and we are going for tacos. Just across the border in Blaine is my personal favorite taqueria. Well, outside of Mexico […]
Port Moody / Pub Grub / Uncategorized
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Wings
Port Moody If you’re going out specifically for chicken flappers Wings would not be my first choice. I’ve been a couple times I the past and it was mediocre at best. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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The Terminal Pub
New West BC There’s not a lot of good Pub grub in New West. I have visited most of the pubs here and have usually been very disappointed. I’m not going […]
Port Coquitlam / Uncategorized
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Big Flat Pancake – #2
Port Coquitlam BC We visited for the first time the other day after hearing many good things about the place. We’ve actually tried to go a couple times and then line […]
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Off Main
Courtney BC Ok I’m a big city guy. I’m used to stuff being open. So when most of Courtney shut down when we want to meet a friend it’s a little […]
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Zack’s Lounge
Ladysmith BC Ladysmith isn’t very big. If you like sleepy little towns this would be a good place for you. By 6:00 pm most places here are shut down. One of […]
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 […]
BBQ / Port Coquitlam / Uncategorized
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Patina Brewing Co.
Port Coquitlam BC So we’re driving through downtown POCO on our way home. I’m starving but we have the mutt with us. It suddenly occurs to me we’re within spitting distance […]
New Westminster / pizza / Uncategorized
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La Pache #1
New West BC A new pizza place opened up on East Columbia recently. It’s authentic Neopolitan with pretty reasonable prices. It’s a small place with by the slice offerings, whole pizzas […]
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Pizzeria Ludica
New West BC Give me a choice of pizza, my go to is Ludica. Yes there is other good pizza in New West. Lonore would be my next choice. Papa Leo’s […]
Breakfast / Richmond / Uncategorized
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The Story Cafe
Richmond BC So here’s the sitch. You’re in a part of town you don’t know well and are on the need of sustenance after running a few errands. Yelp roulette can […]
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 […]
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Starbucks
New Westminster BC Ok it’s not very often I’m gonna say something all that positive about Starbucks. Yes I spend way too much money at Starbucks. It just so happens there’s […]
Alcohol / Uncategorized
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Oreno – Tenuta Setti Ponti – 2019
Toscana It was my honey’s birthday last week. As she is a lover of red wine I wanted to get her something special to celebrate. I popped into the liquor store […]
Alcohol / Bourbon / Uncategorized
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Navigator Bourbon
Was browsing the store looking for something cool and came upon this one. Did I buy it because it has a cool bottle? Maybe that played a tiny factor yes. A […]
New Westminster / pizza / Uncategorized
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Pizzeria Ludica
New West BC Not the prettiest pizza tonight, but it still tasted great. My usual, Hawaiian with a couple add one One bite review 8.7
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Donuteria
New Westminster BC Back again for another donut And we tried a pretzel as well Warmed up it had a nice chewy texture with a crunchy outside. The Raspberry frosted swirl […]
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Ginos
New Westminster BC Lasagne with meatballs. Gino’s is a local eatery. One thing I’ll say is that the owner is great. The food is good too, but I’d prefer more garlic. […]
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Famoso
Surrey BC We started going here a few months ago. I had resisted as I really didn’t think it would be that good. I’m not usually a big fan of big […]
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Filet mignon, garlic mashed potatoes and Asparagus with Hollandaise
First off, skip the bacon on the filet, just not needed when cooked right I started using a ricer for the potatoes, I highly recommend this tool. And Hollandaise (from scratch) […]
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1886 Humble Backyard
Humble TX We were looking for a little something Texan our last night there. A quick search found us a country bar, but it was closed when we got there. Another […]
eating out / Uncategorized
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Nordel Sushi
Surrey BC Nordel Sushi is one of my go tos for sushi. It’s consistently good. Gomae, tempura, Miso and a crunch roll today. As usual a good meal It’s not gonna […]
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Lee Yuen
Surrey BC We had to make last minute Christmas dinner plans because Covid struck. Our preferred Chinese place was closed so we ended up with Lee Yuen. In the past when […]