Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

As you've probably gathered from my previous posts, I enjoy the free company-paid team lunch every Thursday. As a result, I've been to quite a few food joints that my husband hasn't tried yet. This list is to help us keep track of all the places we need to visit together. ☑️ A la Mode Pie ☑️ Al Basha Express ☑️ Bali Bites food truck ☑️ bb.q Chicken ☑️  BC Momo ☑️ Blaze Gourmet Burger ☑️ Boteco Brasil ⬜ Brazilliant Café ⬜ Brooklyn Dumpling Shop ⬜ Browns Socialhouse ☑️ Burger Crush ⬜ Casereccio Foods ⬜ Cafe Medina ☑️ Chit Chat Burger Bar ☑️  Dante Italian Sandwich ⬜ Devil's Elbow Ale and Smoke House ☑️ Dingding Restaurant ⬜ Disco Cheetah ☑️ El Compadre (part of Club Kitchen) ☑️ Five Guys Burger & Fries ☑️ Gimme Coxinhas ☑️ Grand Chinese Restaurant ⬜ Hawker's Delight ☑️ H-Kitchen inside H-Mart ☑️  Ignite Pizzeria ☑️ JINYA Ramen Bar ☑️ Jerusalem Shawarma...

Navigating the dining options at CF Pacific Centre can be an adventure, whether you are looking for a fast-casual lunch during a busy work week or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. Located right in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, this bustling shopping hub houses far more than just your standard food court staples. From sizzling Greek platters and iconic Canadian burgers to hidden luxury tea rooms and Parisian patisseries tucked inside Holt Renfrew, there is something here for every craving. In this complete guide, we break down every active food court stall, specialty café, and street-level eatery, complete with menus and insider tips, so you know exactly where to head for your next meal. Urban Eatery Directory ☑️ Flaming Wok Excellent for quick Chinese take-out during your lunch break, offering generous combo portions and classic fast-casual favorites. Menu & Pricing Create Your Own Combo (Includes Fried Rice or Noodles): 1 Item: $14.99 ...

On our walk home, we passed Pane E Formaggio at their Beatty location and I suggested to hubby that we check if they had any available Too Good To Go deals. Luckily, they did! I paid a total of $7.34 CAD for an incredible haul. When I added all these items to the cart on their website, it came out to a total value of $26.48 ! This is easily one of the best deals ever for stocking up as these loaves will cover our breakfasts for the week, maybe even longer. Too Good To Go haul (Golden Snitch and container excluded) Here is exactly what was inside our surprise bag: 1x Kids White Loaf 1x Multigrain Loaf 1x Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Cookie 2x White Chocolate Chip Cookies 1x Morning Glory Muffin 1x Lemon Blueberry Muffin I got the same deal last year , and I think I scored an extra muffin this time around! Thank you, Too Good To Go and Pane E Formaggio. If you wan...

🧀 Food Truck Pop-Up: Armstrong Cheese Location: Robson Street (Downtown Vancouver) Items Sampled: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Baked Macaroni & Cheese Price: FREE (plus $3.00 grocery coupon) The Verdict: Golden, perfectly toasted bread stacked with a generous layer of gooey melted cheese. A total crowd-pleaser! After enjoying delicious Indonesian flavours at the Indonesia Festival , hubby and I continued our stroll toward Robson Street. On our walk, we spotted the bright, eye-catching Armstrong Cheese food truck , complete with giant melted cheese sculpted right onto the roofline! I just had to stop and admire it. Hubby remembered seeing on Facebook that Armstrong was doing a pop-up tour ha...

🇮🇩 Cultural Taste Test: Indonesia Festival Vancouver Location: North Plaza, Vancouver Art Gallery (Downtown Vancouver) Vendors Featured: Bali Bites, Paon Jinang, Ambar Catering, Waroeng Merdeka Highlights: Rendang Sapi ($19.95), Nasi Jinggo ($15), Dawet ($8), Sate Maranggi ($15), Es Blewah ($7) The Experience: A vibrant celebration of Southeast Asian flavours, rich sambals, and refreshing iced drinks right in the heart of downtown. One of the many things I love about Vancouver is how diverse and multicultural we are. While some people believe newcomers should assimilate strictly into a single culture, I firmly believe that as long as we respect the laws...