Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

If you read my previous post , you know I survived my outpatient surgery! It took around 40 minutes and came with a fair amount of pain, but we were finally on our way home. On the walk back, we could not decide where to grab a quick early dinner. At the last minute, we decided to head to Laura's Coffee Shop , a spot we first visited just nine days ago. Laura's is a small local business that truly deserves the community's support. If you want to learn more about its unique history, this Scout Magazine article on Vancouver's last industrial coffee shops is well worth a read. Since Laura's is only open on weekdays, this was another rare opportunity for us to stop in. 📍 Restaurant At-A-Glance: Laura's Coffee Shop Location: 1945 Manitoba St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3A1 Hours: Weekdays Only (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Cuisine: Classic Diner Favorites, Western & Chinese Comfort Dishes Price Ran...

Happy Wednesday! As you know if you have been following along, I went to the Emergency Room at St. Paul's Hospital back in April (see my after-midnight meal at Denny's ). That wound unfortunately didn't heal properly, so around June I visited urgent care (and grabbed lunch while waiting at Pane E Formaggio ), where they referred me to Access Health Surgery Clinic. Dr. Andrew is a wound surgeon, and after following his prescription for two months, today was my outpatient surgery to have the cyst removed. Before heading in, I walked around Vancouver General Hospital to work on our VGH campus food guide . Naturally, we also stopped for lunch inside the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre. 📍 Restaurant At-A-Glance: Express Singapore Location: Main Concourse, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre (VGH Campus) Cuisine: Singaporean / Taiwanese Express (operated by Bubble Waffle Café) Price Range: $12 – $18 CAD per person M...

Whether you are sitting through a multi-hour wait during a loved one’s surgery, starving after an early morning fasting requirement for day surgery, or trying to grab a quick coffee between outpatient clinic appointments, navigating the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) campus can be daunting. The hospital complex spans multiple city blocks, and when you are tired, anxious, or recovering, the last thing you want to do is trek blocks away down West Broadway in search of something to eat. To make things as effortless as possible, this Smooch Food guide skips the off-campus search and breaks down every food, café, and grab-and-go option strictly inside the VGH campus footprint . Organized cleanly by building zone, here is your complete visual map of where to eat without leaving the property. ⚡ Quick Guide: Where Should You Go? 🏃 Best for Quick Coffee & Pastry: Bean Around The World (Blusson At...

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 ...