Author: Mr.

He’s a real manly man that doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty to do what needs to be done. A self proclaimed backyard mechanic, he always tends to have more projects on hand than he can finish. He also has many other interests, such as target shooting and digital photography. Mr. is a strong believer of function over form, and that translates into food. He doesn’t take kindly to any of the snobby pretentious crap some dare call “fine dining”. In the end of the day, if it doesn’t taste good, it doesn’t taste good, no matter how refined the presentation is and/or how steep the price tag is. His take-no-prisoners approach will give you an honest and down-to-earth view of the food you love or hate to eat.

Confessions of True Confections

I like the open and casual style of the shop, but I’m sure a lesser man out there would’ve preferred it to be more cozy and romantic. It’s pretty neat that they have all their finished products on display, so you know exactly what you are getting a slice off.

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Red Fish Blue Fish: Fish & Chips on the pier

Who would’ve known grilled oysters with coleslaw all wrapped up in a soft taco shell would be so damn delicious? I certainly didn’t before Red Fish Blue Fish. Red Fish Blue Fish is a little Fish & Chips stand located on the pier in the heart of downtown Victoria. It’s below street level and not easy to find, but the line up starts well before lunch time and extends into late afternoon.

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Molten Lava Cake: Can a Food Blogger Cook?

On V-Day, I had the pleasure of being treated to a delicious homemade dessert by Joyce. And yes, I’m referring to food (mind out of the gutter folks). For us men, chocolates are simply bitter sweet snacks that we sometimes choose over fruits. They have never been an important part of my life, and they will never serve as a substitute for anything else. So right off the bat, Joyce gave herself a pretty big challenge to overcome, not taking the easy way out to please a man.

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Pho Viet Anh: The Little Pho Place Around the Corner

Best pho experience I've ever had! After a raving review from Ryan, we decided to grab a little lunch from a Pho joint (FYI it’s pronounced “fuh”; are you happy now Frank? Are you?) down the street, called Pho Viet Anh. This place definitely stands apart from the typical pho places around Lower Mainland. Inside, the restaurant is dim and cozy. The windows are mostly covered with bamboo sticks, the walls are painted in a brick-red colour, and the décor is very much Asian, though I can’t speak to its authenticity. Moving onto the menu, there is a choice of four distinctive types of broth: traditional beef, hot ’n spicy beef, chicken, and vegetable. In addition to beef, there are also chicken and veggie options as well. I’m a huge sucker for choices so this is definitely a plus for me. However, there are less beef options, with the menu missing the essential (to me anyways) beef tendon.

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