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Away from home with the family, my Mom, Dad and sister decided to try out Lefty’s, a restaurant in Parksville and Qualicum Beach, BC, built on two principles – fresh food and good friends. We have vacationed in this area for years, and felt it was time to try a local restaurant that seemed very [...]

Fine, perhaps “Goonie-ville” isn’t a fair nickname (especially 26 years later), but those of you who grew up watching the cult-classic movie The Goonies will remember the stunning beauty of Cannon Beach, Oregon. Cannon Beach is located about 45 minutes south of Astoria, Oregon. It was named for a cannon from the US Navy Schooner [...]

One of the best parts about writing about food is that other foodie friends often think of me first when they are planning an outing which involves an interesting meal.  Recently this happened to me when a food writer friend of mine was popping over to Vancouver Island to work on a newspaper piece about [...]

7000 Hollywood Blvd (Roosevelt Hotel) | Los Angeles, CA | 323-785-7244 | Website The Roosevelt Hotel is perhaps one of the most famous landmarks in Hollywood. Built in 1927, it has hosted far too many Hollywood functions and celebrity guests (some of whom are rumored to haunt the premises) to mention. It is located on [...]

6333 West 3rd Street (Farmer’s Market/The Grove Shopping Center) | Los Angeles, CA | 323-954-0888 | Website It was 11am on the second day of my whirlwind Los Angeles adventure weekend, and I needed some Vitamin D. My friend needed some Vitamin B (as in “Bling” from Swarovski), so we headed to The Grove. I [...]

On a bright and chilly day in January five girls found themselves on a road trip to Tofino, BC from Victoria, BC.  Plans for relaxation and cocktails at the vacation rental home had been made.  A Saturday French toast brunch feast had been planned.  The beaches to visit to see the Winter waves had been [...]

Aussie Rules Foodhouse + Bar 1002-37th Street SW (Westbrook Mall) | Calgary, AB | 403-249-7933 | www.aussierules.ca I recently returned from a couple weeks in the great city of Calgary, Alberta (I’ll spare you the Victoria-girl-whining-about-the-cold saga). While I was out there, I was constantly on the lookout for unique restaurants, coffee shops and cafes, [...]

It’s a chilly day in late November. Or a warm day in mid July.  Maybe it’s a reunion with a favourite friend. Or a visit with an out of town relative. It might even be a casual first date. Or sometimes just a meal for one. Any way you look at it you need a [...]

Darrell’s Restaurant in Halifax, Nova Scotia has been in operation since 1992. It is an unassuming place and one that you might easily walk past but these reviews might convince you otherwise. Darrell’s can be found at  5576 Fenwick Street off Queen St. near South St. It is a simple diner with green booths and [...]

An unexpected thing happened for me in Ottawa in the food arena. Quietly, a new player showed up to the game. Never one to shy away from something new and food related, I checked it out when it opened up last summer. Well, seems I was one of the last ones to know about this [...]