VANCOUVER: Save On Meats
The iconic neon piggy on West Hastings in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside stood among the big red Woodward’s W as one of the most recognizable signs of my... Read More »
View ArticleVANCOUVER: Xi Shi Lounge Chinese New Year Tea
I love Chinese New Year in Metro Vancouver, surrounded by family and everyone eating a whole lot. A limited-time event that piqued my interest was the Chinese New... Read More »
View ArticleVANCOUVER: Edible Canada breakfast
I never assume that it’s OK to bring a toddler to a restaurant. Not just for our convenience, but also for the business. It certainly isn’t fair to... Read More »
View ArticleVANCOUVER: Sanafir
We received some generous gift cards a few years ago that are valid at any Glowbal Group restaurant. So we decided to have dinner at Sanafir on Granville... Read More »
View ArticleVANCOUVER: Holy Perogy food truck
Just a week old, the Holy Perogy food truck is getting noticed in its location next to the Vancouver Public Library. The rain finally stopped so I headed... Read More »
View ArticleVANCOUVER: Suika Snack Bar Izakaya
I love izakaya — the Japanese drinks and small plates concept — and now I love Suika Snack Bar the best. Suika is the younger sister of the... Read More »
View ArticleVANCOUVER: Sardine Can in Gastown
Most of the Spanish I’ve been encountering goes like this: “Boots, this is the pelota. See the pelota? We need to get the pelota into the basket.” Oh... Read More »
View ArticleVANCOUVER: Six Acres
I’ll keep this one short and sweet. Things I liked about Six Acres pub in Gastown: Nice staff Cute menu covers made from old hardcover books Large and... Read More »
View ArticleBest fried chicken in Metro Vancouver: L.A. Chicken
I love fried chicken. Love, love, love. My friend Shawna and I used to mark the Oscars every year with a KFC feast. My work friends knew to... Read More »
View ArticleDay Out With Thomas in Squamish
Day Out With Thomas is a 2.5 year old’s dream come true and a brilliant marketing event. If you haven’t come into contact with a toddler in the... Read More »
View ArticleLet’s Roll Sushi in Lansdowne Mall
Just found a new favourite place to hit up when I’m starving and stuck at the mall (specifically Lansdowne Mall in Richmond). Especially after you’ve promised to buy... Read More »
View ArticleThe Acorn: Vancouver vegetarian restaurant
This recent list of Vancouver vegetarian restaurants reminded me that I haven’t blogged about The Acorn yet. The Main Street restaurant has been busy, busy, busy ever since... Read More »
View ArticleVancouver To Calgary: Where To Stop For Kids
We embarked on our first family road trip earlier this month to visit Jason’s grandmother in Medicine Hat, Alberta. It would be a tight seven days, driving in... Read More »
View ArticleFliptop Filipino food truck
Fliptop is my new favourite food truck. Not only because it’s shiny and new (just a month old), but also because it serves some friggin’ good Filipino food.... Read More »
View ArticleRichmond Garlic Festival 2013
Last weekend, we finally checked out the annual Garlic Festival, organized by The Sharing Farm in Richmond. The volunteer group grows fruits and vegetables that are donated to... Read More »
View ArticleGood Wolfe in Vancouver Yaletown
I love, love, love the chicken-fried oyster sandwich from the Fresh Local Wild food truck. Guy Fieri (shudder) even featured it in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. I had... Read More »
View ArticleDosa Corner, Vancouver
On a listless Saturday night, Jason and I were trying to figure out what to have for dinner when a tweet by Wise Monkeys caught my eye. The... Read More »
View ArticleVancouver Brunch In South Granville: Luke’s Corner Bar & Kitchen
When we were childless, brunch was a roll-out-of-bed, spontaneous activity. And then maybe we’d head back to bed. Oh, those were the days. We love bringing the boys... Read More »
View ArticleDuffin’s Donuts is one weird place
(Exterior photo by Tommy Mok/Flickr) I’ve driven past Duffin’s Donuts on Knight and East 41st in Vancouver countless times, but have never stopped in. It looks like any... Read More »
View ArticleEdible Canada on Granville Island
I love musicals, so I was super excited to finally watch award-winning Avenue Q. It’s a hilarious and raunchy show about millennial college grads looking for a purpose... Read More »
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