Monday 24 April 2017

True Confections Review

True Confections is a dessert restaurant located in the heart of Westend on Demnan and Haro.  The selection of pies and cakes is amazing as are the heights of their cakes!  All food is made locally and from scratch.  You can't go wrong with any of the choices here but be prepared for repeat visits once you try one of their specialties.

Saturday 25 March 2017

Pink Elephant Thai Appy Hour

Pink Elephant Thai is a small place tucked away on Alberni street downtown Vancouver.  They offer daily appy hour specials from 3:30-6:30pm.  The food is decent but equivalent to 'food court' quality and the portions were quite small.  The staff was very friendly and I loved having a frosted glass with my beer.  I would suggest checking one of the many other happy hour offers that can be found if you are downtown.




Monday 20 March 2017

Dubh Lin Gate Pub

Dubh Linn Gate Pub, a well known hangout in Whistler has a sister location in Vancouver on Main Street.  It features live music, traditional Irish fare and a great selection of beer.  They have happy hour and daily food specials with Monday being 2 for 1 fish & chips.   The food is tasty and definitely worthy a visit.

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Friday 17 March 2017

Dragon Group Seafood restaurant




My family and I were regular visitors to the South Ocean Seafood restaurant on Garden City road in Richmond for Sunday dim sum.  The dim sum here was pretty good and reasonably  priced plus we loved the cart style service.  Unfortunately, our favorite Sunday spot had been closed for months while it underwent renovations.

So when the restaurant finally opened under the new ownership and new name of Dragon Group Seafood we couldn't wait to give it a try.  The food was quite delicious and of higher quality with the carts now replaced by a paper selection menu.

Overall, we were happy with the food, service and the fresh new decor.  However, when we got our bill it was a lot more expensive then we had been used to.  Yes, we'll be back but sadly it won't be every Sunday anymore.

Thursday 16 March 2017

Breka Bakery & Cafe

Voted top bakery of 2016 Breka bakery is one of my go to favorites.  Not only is it open 24/7 for those late night snacks or sweet tooth cravings it has amazing cakes!

There are 3 locations in Vancouver  - 2 downtown and Fraser & 49th.  I usually preorder any cakes I need for special occasions and if I am in the area I'll stop in for a bite.  The veggie pocket with feta cheese and mushrooms is delicious (make sure you ask for the side pickle) as is the dark chocolate raspberry scone.

Be warned the Fraser location is always busy and often hard to get seating unless you are ready to do some creative hovering.