What a surprise! Waiting for a ferry in Powell River that would take us back to Texada Island, my two friends and I decided to stop in for lunch at the Thaidal Zone Restaurant. The Thai food was amazing! I would highly recommend ordering the Gaeng Kari, also known as the Yellow Curry Dish. It had a lot…
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I’ve been to this restaurant previously, and by far, my favourite healthy dish is the Palak Paneer. In case you’ve never heard of Palak Paneer, it is made with spinach, spices, and you’ll find indian cheese, along with a bit of tomato with some fresh ginger slices on top of the paneer for decoration.…
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Where to start! I had an amazing lunch that was Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Organic at Healthy Funky foods. I was really impressed by the different flavours, the care, time, and attention that went into my meal. If you are looking for healthy raw foods then look no further. I’d recommend…
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It was an early morning today, and I felt like a healthy breakfast with lots of fruit! When thinking of what breakfast place to dine-out at that offers a wide selection of seasonal fruits, Cora’s is the place to go. I opted to have the Peggy’s Poached Breakfast which consisted of about 3 ounces of cottage cheese…
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Market’s Tuna Salad was my perfect idea of a healthy meal! The salad consisted of BC Albacore tuna, poplar bluff potatoes, tomato, and a tarragon vinaigrette. The unique addition of two boiled quail eggs was a surprising and lovely touch! I eat quail eggs all the time at home – so to see them on…
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I was really excited to share my discovery with hippoCHAN so I brought her here for lunch as soon as we were free. She ordered a full Chicken Sandwich ($9). It’s made of free run organic chicken breast, tomato, fennel, basil, provolone and cranberry bread. It’s pressed on a panini grill right before service so it was…
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The Namahata ($3.75): quinoa, shredded bean curd, yams, potato, green leaf lettuce, cucumber and crispy wheat centre. The flavour of these were in stark contrast to the Non La’s. They were vibrant and light. I really appreciated the great textures from all the ingredients, especially the crispy wheat centre that was reminiscent of deep-fried rice…
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I ordered the Sliding Down the Sand Dunes ($8.5), which was rice noodles served with a lemongrass and ginger broth. On top, there’s pineapple, peanut sate, assorted tofu, mushrooms, lotus root and greens. The broth was absolutely incredible! The lemongrass and ginger lent a spiciness that tickled my taste buds. There was also some chilli…
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What’s a sandwich without a soup? It’s like a world with salt, but no pepper; one cannot exist without the other. Thus, we ordered the Tomato & Fennel Soup ($6). In spite of its sheer simplicity, this soup is my favourite item at Tractor by far. It’s spicy, slightly tangy and overall body-warming. The fennel also stands…
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Famoso is ranked one of Canada’s fastest growing franchises. They’ve introduced us to “Fast Casual” dining – meaning – you order at the table and then enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and added at-table service. Once you order, the servers take it from there! Our service at Famoso Calgary was great. Normally pizza is not considered…
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UNA PIZZA! From their website: “A neighbourhood restaurant serving Mediterranean influenced cusines with an emphasis on thin-crust, fresh topped pizzas & wine.” Usually there is about a 30-60 minute wait to sit and eat at UNA. Let that tell you how great the food is! Una had a feature pizza on Saturday night – the…
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The Boxwood Café was a great choice for tasty local seasonal and sustainable food dishes. I had the pleasure of dining with my parents, a rare occasion when you get older, it seems. I decided to try the Ocean Wise Steelhead Trout, priced at $19.00, a delicious dinner. Importantly, this café sources their Trout from Vancouver Island,…
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