Category Archives: Take Out

Brado

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

There are two things that I consistently count on as comfort food: Beef chow fun, and poutine.  I think these two dishes epitomize my cultural background (half Chinese, half French-Canadian), but it is a weird, if not gut-churning, combination. Speaking … Continue reading →

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Toronto eats: Jamaican Beef Patties

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

Toronto, land of street meat, chip wagons and other goodly things. Today I got to enjoy one of TO’s well known treats: Jamaican Beef Patties! You can get these at convenience stores, small take out roti restaurants, and even gas … Continue reading →

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Ottawa: Gabriel Pizza

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

Having grown up in Ottawa, I have to say that Gabriel Pizza is the place that has really given me my “template” for what great pizza is.  A big, no huge, pizza with bubbly crust, a ton of cheese and … Continue reading →

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Sockeye City Grill (Take out window)

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

This city never ceases to impress me with new spots and charming neighbourhoods to discover!  I was particularly thrilled when Chris took me to Steveston during the summer, though our first visit was smack dab in the middle of the … Continue reading →

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Ragazzi

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

After a long week filled with after work events, both Chris and I were looking forward to a very low key weekend at home. This included not doing too many chores, sleeping in, and, a rare treat – ordering a … Continue reading →

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Wally’s Burgers

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

I spent all day Saturday, a gorgeous, sunny & hot day, driving around running errands.  I was nearing my old neighbourhood of Victoria-Fraserview when hunger hit me.  Luckily, near the cobbler I was bringing some shoes to, there was a … Continue reading →

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Kita Sushi

Posted on October 5, 2010 by

Near Gilmore Skytrain station, there are very few food options.  In addition to the obligatory Starbucks, there’s a (standardly gross) Taco Del Mar and a small sushi restaurant that’s tucked next to a hair dresser. It seemed to be run by a … Continue reading →

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PanDa Fresh Bakery

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

I stumbled upon one of the new Vancouver street food carts today! After wandering around in Kits, then enjoying Granville Island, I took one of the mini ferries across to Dr. David Lam park. It was there that I spotted … Continue reading →

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Supreme Pizza

Posted on March 21, 2010 by

FLASHBACK!  What does one do before having company over?  Well, I clean like a mad person – from dusting, to laundry, vacuuming, sweeping outside, cleaning the bathroom, putting away dog toys, etc. etc. etc.  After 5 days of this, I … Continue reading →

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Uncle Fatih’s Pizza

Posted on March 21, 2010 by

So it’s 6 PM after a long day at work, and I still have at least 30 minutes before I get home.  Lucky for me, I can grab a quick snack between switching from the skytrain to the bus on … Continue reading →

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