Bubble Queen- Hail to The Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake!

Bubble Queen used to be located on Cambie street but have recently moved to Odlin Crescent. They have really short operating hours compared to other bubble tea places in Richmond so make sure to come early especially when its a weekday. Random fact of the day. I actually took my Firearms Licence test at a place right next door to Bubble Queen!  Once you walk in, you'll be hit with their beautiful display counter of chocolates, mango...

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Easy Chocolate Tofu Quinoa Cake Recipe- Vegan and Low Fat

Listen up guys. I'm going to share a secret recipe with you that I've had for almost 10 years but have never revealed. It is RIDICULOUSLY easy. And healthy. All you need are 3 ingredients. You heard that right. Ingredients: 1) Box of Chocolate Cake Mix (doesn't matter what kind, I've tried every kind there is) 2) One Package of Dessert Tofu  3) One Cup of Cooked Quinoa (you can omit this- measurements of the other ingredients will...

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Minami Restaurant (Dine Out Vancouver 2013)- Flame Torch ALL The Sushi!

One of the restaurants on my Top Picks for Dine Out Vancouver 2013 list included Minami, the sister restaurant of Miku (also known as the aburi or 'flame torched' sushi place). Meta Knight and I decided to check this off our Dine Out list because we couldn't resist tasting the delicious aburi salmon oshi again. Their dine out menu is different from other restaurants in that it does not allow you to choose, rather it gives you a sampler set...

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Kyung Bok Palace- Japchae, Seafood Pancake, and Pork Bone Soup!

Kyung Bok Palace is located inside Lansdowne Mall and is a place I rarely go to for Korean food as I found their food and service to be inconsistent. Knowing they had a 'Happy Hour' special going on, Meta Knight and I were determined to give it a try. The 'Happy Hour' Promotion is available all day excluding 5-9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. All of the items on special were under $10 and came with your choice of a free drink. Aside...

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Kenzo Japanese Noodle House- Ramen Made For The King Of Kings

I recently heard of Kenzo Japanese Noodle House via Meta Knight's brother. Kenzo is a mom and pop shop specializing in Korean inspired ramen dishes and it seemed like an interesting idea as I haven't come across too many of these in the Vancouver area. Kenzo is located in South Burnaby. They are located across from 'Wings' if that gives you a better reference point. Meta Knight noticed the ramen titled "King of the Kings" and knew instantly...

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