With different Japanese izakayas popping up around town, it's been forever since I last visited a Guu location. I remember the Thurlow location was my very first izakaya that I've visited in Vancouver and it was such a unique experience: the screaming servers, the exchange of Japanese throughout the room and the long list of small plates that we could order. It was so much fun I took a visiting guest to Guu Garlic after. Now, years later, I'm back.
[Fast Food Indulgence] Pretzel Burger & Maple Breakfast Biscuit
I don't eat out fast food very often; but when fast food joints release interesting menu items, I'm often intrigued and want to give it a try. Two recent items were Wendy's Pretzel Burger and Tim Hortons's Maple Breakfast Biscuit.
Zhao’s Soup House – New restaurant makes soup with no MSG
In Richmond, you will never run out of ideas for Chinese food: seafood restaurant, Hong Kong cafe, noodle house, Shanghainese, etc. There are many long-standing restaurants, but new ones also pop up all over the city. Recently, a soup house was opened on Alexandra Road, specialized in hearty soups without the use of MSG. I took the soup expert, aka Mama Lam, along with Papa Lam and Mr., to give them a try.
[News] Tomorrow: Pirate Pak Day returns for its 7th year
If you have been keeping track, you would know that we are just one day away from White Spot's annual Pirate Pak Day. Tomorrow, and tomorrow only, August 13, 2014, White Spot will once again make available its popular Adult Pirate Paks.
[Event] Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with Trees Organic, July 30
Trees Organic is no stranger to me, as I often schedule coffee meet at the centrally-located Granville store. I have also bought its cheesecakes for birthdays before, a bit pricey but they are very good. So when I heard that they are running a promo on National Cheesecake Day on July 30, I jumped on the opportunity to learn more about it.
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