Category Archives: Family Restaurant

Big 6

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

The first time we tried to find Big 6, we ended up in New Westminister!  Tucked away in the corner where Edmonds street suddenly ends, this old school Chinese-run western diner. Inside its definitely a little worn down, but I … Continue reading →

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Waffle House

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

On our day off before the holidays, Chris & I had lots of errands to run.  We felt like grabbing brunch (on a Wednesday – how fun!) and I suggested the Waffle House which we had passed in the car … Continue reading →

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Ottawa: Broadway

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

Another one of my favourite things in Ottawa is the “Take 2″ breakfast at Broadway Bar and Grill. Broadway is a local chain, not unlike Gabriel Pizza, which offers great big food all day, from breakfast to lunch to dinner … Continue reading →

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Olds: Black Forest Bakery

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

Another geography lesson!  Now that you know where Red Deer is, Olds is a small, farming community half-way between Red Deer and Calgary – it’s a charming place with an agricultural college, and until now, not much to excite the … Continue reading →

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Tom & Jerry’s

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

So, I recognize that there are bad times to try out a restaurant and expect to have a regular experience… The free-admision day for the PNE was probably not a good day to try something in the Hastings-Sunrise area, but, … Continue reading →

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Slocan Family Restaurant

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

For those of you who regularly follow my blog, you know that Chris & I are big fans of brunch.  You may also know that we moved this summer to new part of the GVRD, so we’ve had to try … Continue reading →

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Gilmore Restaurant

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Chris spotted a restaurant in the Hastings’ Heights area recently – the first thing he said was “family restaurant” which made the Gilmore Restaurant a must for us to visit.  We love the cozy, homey atmosphere of family restaurants – … Continue reading →

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