Monday, October 15, 2007

Pok Pok




What we ate:
MUU SATEH
Pork Loin Skewers Marinated in Coconut Milk and Tumeric, Grilled over charcoal and served with Peanut Sauce, Cucumber Relish and Grilled Bread

KAI YAANG
Charcoal Roasted Natural Game Hen stuffed with Lemongrass, Garlic, Pepper and Cilantro.  Served with a Spicy Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce.

HOI THAWT
Crispy Broken Crepe with Steamed Prince Edward Island Mussels, Eggs, Garlic Chives and Bean Sprouts.  Served with Shark Sri Racha Sauce.

Taste: 7
Presentation: 6.5
Ambience: 4.5

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Spiros Greek Island





What we ate:
GREEK SALAD

BABA GHANOUSH WITH PITA BREAD

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI
Seasoned Chicken, served Open-faced on Pita Bread with Feta Cheese and Tzatziki Sauce.

GYRO PLATTER
Slices of Seasoned Lamb and Beef, shaved off the Rotisserie.

APPLE TIRAMISU

Taste: 7.5
Presentation: 6.5
Ambience: 6

Sunday, September 9, 2007

Wild Wheat Bakery



What we ate:
FETA AND OLIVE OMELETTE
This was a 'Build Your Own' Omelette - made with Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives and Mushrooms.

EGGS BENEDICT
Grilled Ham, Poached Eggs and Rich Lemon Infused Hollandaise Sauce on Toasted Swiss Peasant Bread. Served with Home Fries.

Taste: 8
Presentation: 7.5
Ambience: 7.5

Saturday, September 8, 2007

Red House - Beer & Wine Shoppe, Tapas Bar








What we ate:
CROSTINI
Served with Fresh Herb Goat Cheese and Artichoke Roasted Garlic Spread

GENE'S SPECIAL STUFFED TORTA
Double Crust Pizza Stuffed with Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Cheese and Smoke Paprika Red Sauce

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Thick Bisque with Toasted Pepitas

SERRANO HAM WITH MANCHENGO CHEESE
Served with Grilled Rustic Bread

GARLIC ROASTED MUSHROOMS
Cooked in Sherry and Served with Feta Cheese

OXTAIL RAVIOLI
Oxtail Ravioli with Red Wine Pan Jus & Pecorino Romano Curls

FABADA
Andulusian White Bean Stew with Garlic Sausage

RED HOUSE PAELLA
Prawns, Chorizo, Chicken, Clams and Saffron Rice

Taste: 8.5
Presentation: 8
Ambience: 7.5



Monday, August 27, 2007

Richmond BC Night Market










What we ate:
ROTI JOHN WITH GROUND BISON

DUCK CREPES

TAKOYAKI
Octopus Fritters

PERIWINKLE SNAILS

STEAMED PORK BUNS

FISH SHAPED VEGETABLE WAFFLE

CHICKEN SKEWERS AND FRIED TOFU

SCALLOPS AND GRILLED CHICKEN

Taste: 8
Presentation: 5
Ambience: 7

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant









What we ate:
STEAMED BBQ PORK BUN

SHRIMP AND PORK SHUMAI

STEAMED SHRIMP DUMPLINGS

DEEP FRIED CALAMARI AND SHRIMP BALLS

CHINESE CREPE WITH CURRY SAUCE

SHRIMP AND CARROT DUMPLINGS

FLAT RICE NOODLES WITH SHRIMP

'SPECIAL' HOUSE NOODLES

FRIED TOFU WITH ABALONE SAUCE

Taste: 8
Presentation: 7
Ambience: 6

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Altitudes Bistro


What we ate:
ZUCCHINI, CONFIT EGGPLANT AND ARUGULA SANDWICH
Goat Cheese, Romesco, Tomato, Pesto

BLUE CRAB FETTUCINI

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

China Star




What we ate:
HONEY WALNUT PRAWNS
Deep Fried Prawns, tossed in a Mayo-Based Sauce, served with Candied Walnuts.

HOUSE SPECIAL CHOW FUN
Chow Fun Noodles with Chicken, Beef and Shrimp (although we only counted 2 shrimps in the whole dish!).

SAUTEED SCALLOPS WITH VEGETABLES
Scallops and Vegetable Stir-fry.

Taste: 6.5
Presentation:6
Ambience: 5

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Mala - An Ocean Tavern




What we ate:
CHIPS AND SALSA

QUARTET OF HUMMUS, RAITA, OLIVES, BABAGANOUSH, FRIED CHICKPEAS & GREEK FETA
Served with Grilled Pita Bread, Flax Seed Lavosh

CHEESES OF THE DAY
Served with Fig Almond Cake, Quince Membrillo and Flax Seed Toast

FRESH ISLAND FISH SANDWICH
Served with Whole Wheat Bun, Tartar Sauce, Romaine, Tomato, Frites

Taste: 8
Presentation: 8
Ambience: 7.5

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar



What we ate:
ASSORTED SUSHI ROLLS
Rainbow Roll: California Roll wrapped with Slices of Ahi, Salmon, Avocado
Spider Roll: Crispy Tempura Soft Shell Crab, Cucumber and Kaiware Sprouts
California Roll: Crab, Avocado and Cucumber

CRISPY CALAMARI TEMPURA
Served with Spicy Japanese Cocktail Sauce

TEMPURA ICE CREAM
Deep Fried Ice Cream served with Chocolate Sauce

Taste: 8
Presentation: 8
Ambience: 7