Cora's (Richmond)- Mountains Of Fresh Fruit

I was so excited when I heard that Cora was opening up a location in Richmond. I no longer have to drive to Port Coquitlam to try their breakfasts! This Cora location is in the Ironwood strip mall located on Steveston close to No.5 road. The wallpapers are decorated with pretty pictures and the whole interior looks very cheery. The atmosphere (and service) was so happy that it actually overwhelmed Trixie and B-boy because they were still...

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Kumare (Re-visit)- Yummy Yummy In My Tummy

This is a revisit post on Kumare in Richmond which is my favourite Filipino restaurant. I reviewed Kumare a while ago and surprisingly it was one of the first posts I’ve ever written on my blog (check it out here). I noticed a few new items on their menu but unfortunately we didn’t order any this time. These desserts look a little carb heavy, don’t they? But I bet they are tasty. :P We ordered a Large Garlic Rice ($4.00) to share and...

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Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Recipe

I have a recipe to share that is perfect for people who are on a low carb diet or just want to consume more vegetables for dinner without feeling like a rabbit. I made this “Spaghetti Squash with Meatballs in Tomato Sauce” a while ago with my friends and we all enjoyed it. Some enjoyed it more than others (like me haha), but none of us can deny that it was quite satisfying despite the lack of carbs. Spaghetti Squash can be found in almost any...

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Foundation- I Want Nachos With a Side of Hipster, Please.

Lil Sis have always been raving about the nachos at Foundations so one night we finally decided to go. Foundation looks super sketch from the outside and is a local favourite of the hipsters. When we first arrived, I was actually a bit intimidated by all the hipsters. It sounds funny, but the crowd here was honestly very different from what I am used to! They have a lot of interesting quotes on the wall. It’s fun to read if you get bored...

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Meat and Bread- Meat. Meet Bread.

I feel like everyone in Vancouver knows about Meat and Bread. This simple concept of (literally) meat, and bread, exploded onto the Vancouver food scene not long ago and now they're enjoying long lineups every single day with hungry customers salivating over their delicious Porchetta. What an awesome marketing strategy. This is my second time at Meat and Bread. My first time was two years ago when I worked in Gastown but...

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Product Review: Skillet Bacon Jam - Bacon-y Goodness

If you have been regularly reading my posts, you may have noticed that I have a slight obsession with bacon. Especially bacon and chocolate. :D That is why I’m excited to introduce not only my first product review, but this product of epic bacon-ness. The people from Skillet were kind enough to send me a sample of their signature “Bacon Jam” all the way from Seattle. Chef Josh Henderson started this company in 2007 and it was originally a...

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Van Dusen: Truffles Fine Foods Cafe- Skip The Afternoon Tea And Just Get The Macarons

I went with Steph and Janice from KrispyBites and GoodEat to try out the new high tea at Truffles Cafe located inside the Van Dusen Botanical Garden Center. The set was $50 for 4 people so I brought along FW to join in on the high tea action. FW and I were a bit early so we decided to take a walk around the Botanical Garden outside. The garden was really pretty but I don’t think we saw it at its peak because a lot of flowers were not...

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Flo Tea Room (Granville)- Standard Bubble Tea Place

After a long day at work, Misu and I headed to the Flo Tea Room on Granville for some late night eats. We chose it because they have a late night menu (9pm-closing) and it's cheaper. They actually have some pretty unique items here such as "Warm Bacon Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice-cream" and "Raspberry Cheesecake Parfait". Misu ordered the Fish Ball and Fish Cake with Rice Noodles in Soup ($6.00) and it also comes...

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La Taqueria Taco Shop (West Hastings)- Who Knew Beef Tongue Could Be So Delicious?

After months and months of wanting to try La Taqueria, I finally found the opportunity to go after a long meeting I had at SFU Harbour Center. La Taqueria specializes in authentic Mexican tacos and after having tried them, I feel like these are the closest I’ve gotten to the real deal in Vancouver. The exterior is pretty eye-catching and I love how the front is painted yellow and with flowers and skulls. The menu is very simple. A meat...

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La Belle Patate- Fresh Squeaky Cheese

La Belle Patate is a small restaurant on Davie Street that specializes in poutine and smoked meat.  I’ve heard great things about this place so I was excited to try it for the first time.  You can do All-You-Can-Eat poutine for $19.50!!! Their poutines are a bit pricier than other places and there are tons of varieties to choose from. We chose the Medium Deluxe Smoked Meat Poutine ($11.50) and as we expected, it came with...

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The Crab King- Excellent Addition to Steveston

Meta Knight and I took a stroll on Steveston one day and we initially wanted to go to Pajo’s for fish and chips. However, as we walked closer, we both noticed a new restaurant that is located on the water near Pajo’s so we decided to check it out. This place is called, The Crab King. I was so excited about finding a new restaurant that I completely forgot about Pajo’s and Meta Knight caved in and said he would tried it out with me. :D The...

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Moxie's (Richmond)- Beef Dip, Korean BBQ Pulled Pork, and White Chocolate Brownie!

I am usually not a big fan of chain restaurants because I find them expensive (for what it is) and lacklustre in taste. However, there are a few that I actually quite like such as Moxie's, Joeys, and The Keg. I've been the Moxie's in Richmond a few times last year during the playoffs and I had a really great time. I remember the wings were super cheap during game days and cocktails/beer were only a few bucks. Anyways, on this recent visit to...

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The Flying Pig- I Must Try Their Entire Menu!

I went to The Flying Pig in Yaletown a while ago with FW, Rae, Lil Sis, and Yoshi but I didn't want to write a post on it until now because I wanted to really take time and do this restaurant justice. We heard of long line ups at The Flying Pig but we surprisingly got a table (for 5 too!) pretty quickly. I believe they don’t take reservations. But don’t quote me on that. We didn’t drink any wine during the dinner but I might want to next...

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Random Thought- Pure Coconut Water and Dark Chocolate Caramel Bar With Black Sea Salt!

Last time I was in the states, I did a post called “Random Thought- Spray Cheese and Canned Gumbo?!” and a lot of people seemed to like it because it showcased a few quirky and interesting products that are sold in the US but not necessarily in Canada. courtesy of http://vinevie.com/category/review/ This time around, I found a bunch of neat items that are kind of interesting at Walmart and Trader Joe’s. For those of you who don’t know,...

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Eagles Buffet- Great Selection of Desserts!

I always enjoy going to the Eagles Buffet at Tulalip Casino whenever I am in the Seattle area. I know the buffet isn't spectacular and surely incomparable to the Vegas buffets, however, it's not a bad alternative. Meta Knight has never been here before so I took advantage of the opportunity and came here with him a few weeks ago on our day trip to the US. The interior is nice and the seating is quite comfortable as well. I ordered...

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