Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

✨ At a Glance: Quick Facts 📍 Location: A&W Canada 🍔 Ordered: Single Smash Burger ($6.00) ⭐ Smooch Verdict: A fun, budget-friendly menu experiment, but it doesn't quite beat the originals. While the price point is great, the texture missing that iconic, deeply caramelized lacy edge means we will happily stick to their classic, nostalgic burger line-up next time. Happy Tuesday! I have a confession to make: I am completely addicted to A&W lately. They just keep sending us those irresistible mailer coupons, and honestly, who am I to say no to a great fast-food deal? That said, the real reason for our little fast-food excursion this evening was to finally t...

✨ At a Glance: Quick Facts 📍 Location: OZ Korean Restaurant (Richmond, BC) 🍗 Ordered: Chicken Platter ($67.00), Assorted Katsu Platter ($32.00), OZ Bibimbab ($16.00) ⭐ Smooch Verdict: An exceptional spot for a celebratory family feast! While it is incredibly easy to over-order, the massive chicken platter and golden katsu varieties are perfect for sharing. Be sure to include the padak chicken and the chicken katsu in your order! We were celebrating my sister's birthday, and when asked where she wanted to eat, she chose OZ Korean Restaurant in Richmond. It is such a fantastic spot for a celebratory feast, but walking in with a big appetite is always a dangerous game. ...

✨ At a Glance: Quick Facts 📍 Location: T&T Supermarket Bakery Counter 🥪 Ordered: Bacon Turkey Sandwich, Montreal Corned Beef Sandwich ⭐ Smooch Verdict: The ultimate budget-friendly hidden gem. For under five dollars on a clearance discount, these grab-and-go sandos boast surprisingly soft bread and ultra-crisp veggies. Grab the bacon turkey for the best flavour and texture balance! Thursdays have a way of dragging on, and by the time I finally wrap up a long day at work, my brain is fried and I am firmly on the hunt for cheap eats. When you need something quick, satisfying, and easy on the wallet, sometimes the grocery store is the best place to lo...

✨ At a Glance: Quick Facts 📍 Location: Foy's Irish Bar & Grill (Vancouver, BC) 🍳 Ordered: Full Irish Breakfast ($21.00) ⭐ Smooch Verdict: An absolute feast of traditional Irish comfort. Even if a takeout container doesn't show off its best side, the rich puddings, deeply savoury rashers, and generous portions make this an incredibly satisfying treat that easily stretches into two meals. I debated back and forth on whether to post this or not. Foy's serves up an authentic full Irish breakfast, but because we got it to go, my photo just did not do it justice! Takeout foil containers never quite capture the magic, do they? But the flavours were far too good to kee...

✨ At a Glance: Quick Facts 📍 Location: Pho Georgia Express (Downtown Vancouver, BC) 🍜 Ordered: Phnom Penh Style Noodle ($18.90), Beef Stew Noodle Soup ($18.90), Deep-Fried Pork Spring Rolls (Half Order, $4.80) ⭐ Smooch Verdict: A reliable saving grace for an exhausting day. The Phnom Penh noodles offer a clean, comforting warmth, and the spring rolls are an absolute crispy triumph. Skip the beef stew here and head a block south instead if you want a deeper, more aromatic broth. It was one of those incredibly long, draining days. After handling a medical appointment over near Metrotown and then immediately powering throug...