White Spot (Marine Drive) – Steelhead Benedict

Back in our university days, we would often hit a White Spot after a big exam – usually either the one on West Broadway or this one on SE Marine Drive near the Knight Street Bridge. 

Jimmy’s Place – Quaint Diner in Coquitlam

I found myself out around the Burnaby/Coquitlam border early one Saturday morning.  Normally, this would be the perfect place to go for Korean food since there is such a proliferation of Korean restaurants in this neighbourhood but I really wasn’t feeling in the mood for jap chae this day. 

Ramie’s Greek Restaurant

I’ve mentioned a few times before that Ramie’s is our go-to place for Greek food near our place.  While we’ve dined in this small little restaurant on Kingsway before, more often than naught, we opt for take-out.

Jang Mo Jib (Burnaby) – Expensive Korean Food

I’ve been thinking of trying Jang Mo Jib for a while now… it’s actually located pretty close to Meok Ja Gol on Kingsway in the old Knight & Day location.  The restaurant itself is pretty big with large murals on the walls.

Boathouse (Kitsilano) – Dine Out 2012

It was a dark and stormy night.  The fog was rolling in and blanketed the entire beach front with an eerie sereneness.  As we walked the lonely pathway from the Kits parking lot to our ultimate destination, I experienced an uneasy feeling of déjá vu… this was all too familiar.  I’m sure that I’ve seen this scene many times before in those slasher/horror flicks… right before the people get attacked by zombies/vampires/werewolves/aliens/long-lost-monsters-from-a-time-long-ago/or <gasp> Justin Bieber!

Taco Time (Lougheed Mall)

I think I’m in a bit of a rut… each time I stop by a Taco Time (like at my visit to the Metrotown Taco Time)  I always grab the same thing.

The Keg Steakhouse (Yaletown) – Dine Out 2012

It might seem a bit strange to pick The Keg for a Dine Out night… usually, you would think that this is the perfect chance to try out restaurants that you’ve never been to before instead of going to a chain restaurant but the price point for The Keg’s Dine Out offering was too good to pass up – $28 for appy, entrée, and dessert.

Red Robin (Metrotown) – Prime Chophouse Burger

With all of the new “premium” burger joints opening up like Romer’s Burger Bar, Five Guys, and Max’s Burgers, it’s easy to forget that places like Red Robin have been serving a wide selection of burgers for years.

Diva at the Met – Dine Out 2012

I know that when most people in Vancouver hear “Met”, the first thing that comes to mind is Metrotown.  Well, Diva at the “Met” is actually referring to The Metropolitan Hotel located on Howe Street across from Pacific Centre.  Elegant and casual seems like two completely different styles of ambience, and yet, Diva seems to pull off both simulateneously.

Chambar – Dine Out Vancouver 2012

It’s difficult to believe that our first experience at Chambar was at Dine out Vancouver 2011.  We were so enamored by the succulent mussels that we had that night that we often thought about coming back.  The only thing that kept us away for so long was the location (we try to stay away from going into downtown at night when we don’t have to).

Szechuan Chongqing Restaurant (Burnaby)

Imagine our surprise when we were driving along Kingsway a while ago and noticed that they opened up a Szechuan Chongqing Restaurant on the corner of Nelson and Kingsway.  A sister restaurant to the Szechuan Chongqing locations on Commercial Drive and the one on Robson Street, this particular location is rather tiny (serving as various bubble tea joints, chinese restaurants and a Brownie’s Fried Chicken in the past).

Jimmy the Greek (Lougheed Mall)

It’s often difficult to find food in the mall that’s not deep-fried nowadays.  Surprisingly, the Roast Chicken Dinner at Jimmy the Greek (located in Lougheed Mall) is both tasty and a fairly good bargain at only $6.99.