Monthly Archives: October 2011

Breakfast with a View

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

That view alone would be enough to put a smile on my face, even at eight in the morning. Add in delicious food, unbeatable service and great value, and you have yet another restaurant stamped with culinary royalty. Welcome to … Continue reading →

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Guilty Pleasure of the Week: Apple Pie

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

A classic, yes. But a regular ol’ slice of apple pie would never make it onto this list. This open-faced apple pie at Joey in Coquitlam is baked to order in the custom-built forno oven. A light, flaky pastry envelopes … Continue reading →

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Royal Colour. Royal Find.

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

Purple is often considered the colour of royalty. It’s quite fitting, then, that a restaurant with that as its name should receive my stamp of culinary royalty. The Food: Good news! Being a Vancouverite, you’re only a few short hours … Continue reading →

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Guilty Pleasure of the Week: Joe Joe’s

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Everyone loves an Oreo. Golden Oreos took it up a notch. Now, your taste buds will go into overdrive with Joe Joe’s vanilla sandwich creme cookies. As soon as you open the box, the aroma of fresh vanilla beans used … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season!

“Sugar and spice makes everything nice!” That may be a cliche, but it holds true for this festive dessert: pumpkin spice creme brûlée. The custard is like velvet, and tastes of freshly roasted pumpkin and warm nutmeg. The layer of … Continue reading →

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Guilty Pleasure of the Week: Banana Bread

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

By now, you’ve all probably indulged in Erin Ireland’s signature banana bread. When you can’t make it into one of the cafes that sells her delectable creation, though, where can you go for this baked good? If you happen to … Continue reading →

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Neighbourhood Newbie: Mega Sushi

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

Say hello to Coquitlam’s newest inhabitant, Mega Sushi. From the perfectly executed ebi snomono to a spicy tuna roll that will set your senses on fire, this neighborhood joint is setting itself apart from the local competition. The chefs focus … Continue reading →

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