Betty’s Fish & Chips
4850 Imperial Street
Burnaby, BC
There are times when, for good or for bad, a restaurant close, it is cherished for what it was or simply forgotten. However, when a restaurant re-opens, one might wonder if it is in name only or it is really a spiritual reincarnation of its former self. Now, I am not talking about re-branding themselves (read: Fuel into Re-Fuel) or changing its theme (Gastropod into Maenam). We are talking about the same restaurant, same food. Something like Wally’s Burger which met its demise when its lease wasn’t renewed in its former Kingsway location but reopened last summer in Cates Park in North Vancouver. However, that new place was, in my opinion, a shadow of its former self… And then there is Betty’s Fish and Chips, an out of the way fish and chips place in Burnaby, not far from Metropolis at Metrotown, which claims to be the best fish and chips in town. If that is true, how come it closed to re-open?
Sorry, I messed up and did not take a picture of the outside… >_<
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Burnaby,
Fish,
Seafood
I will admit something: The reason I did not write any posts on Saturday and Sunday was to “enjoy” the Olympic activites (after escaping first for some lunch in Langley). While I did go to Vancouver Downtown, it took me less than an hour to suffer from an Olympic Games burnout. I mean, it is enjoyable to see so many people in the Downtown area but, in my case, I can only take that much. As a result, I decided to skip my weekend post. Whether I keep on visiting the other exhibits and pavilions… Well, to a certain extent, that remains to be seen. In the meantime, enjoy!
Now, so far all the places I have been are mostly Canadian. So, for a break, I convinced some work colleagues to go to a place near our workplace, specifically, Saxony House, located in the entrace of Stanley Park. It was a short walk from our office (though, my definition of “short walk” is somewhat skewed) on a sunny winter day… (Note, this post has one reference that might not be suitable to certain ages or may offend some. You have been warned!)
Oh, once again, all my other posts this topic before continuing!:
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Lunch,
Olympic Games,
Vancouver
Thai Hang Vietnamese Restaurant
2122 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
A couple of weeks ago, Karl (The Friday Lunch) and Sherman (Sherman’s Food Adventures) checked with me for Bao Bei. But, alas, I felt sick that night. Karl and Sherman decided to go ahead anyway but, instead, they ended up going to Hapa Izakaya because Bao Bei was packed full (not unexpected considering it was just open by then). Fortunately, another outing was organized, this time for something Vietnamese, but not pho or banh mi but Bò 7 món or beef 7 ways or seven courses of beef. The restaurant selected for this? Thai Hang in Hastings Street. And, in attendance…
And, of course… Me! 
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Beef,
Vancouver,
Vietnamese
For today’s posts on my visit to different houses, pavilions and exhibits of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, LiveCity Downtown, where the Canada Pavilion is located. I must mention there is some controversy behind the Canada Pavilion, specifically, the costs to build it was CDN $10 million and the end result is… Well, keep on reading this post!
But, before that, here is once again, all my other posts this topic:
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Events,
Olympic Games,
Vancouver
Sushi Garden
4635 Kingsway (Location visited)
4269 Lougheed Highway
Burnaby, BC
In Vancouver, there are some sushi spots that are know to most people. There are high end places like Tojo’s or Octopus Garden and then there are all-you-can-eat sushi spots (too many to mention). One of the best known, non-all-you-can-eat sushi spots is Sushi Garden and, in a way, I find it interesting that I am finally blogging about it…
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Burnaby,
Japanese,
Seafood,
Sushi
For today’s posts on my visit to different houses, pavilions and exhibits of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Saskatchewan Pavilion. Similar to Maison du Québec, it is located in Concord Place but, since I was visiting it on a different day, specifically, at night, there queue was really short. I didn’t even have to line up for 5 minutes! So, here it goes, Saskatchewan Pavilion!
For other posts of this serie…
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Olympic Games,
Random,
Vancouver
Safari Gourmet Pies
102-5777 Beresford Street
Burnaby, BC
Feel free to call it bad influence from shokutsu (of Foodosophy) and Sherman (of Sherman’s Food Adventures). When they back to back went to the same place and say their offerings are good, I somehow feel compelled to go. And this places is not even restaurant! What place is this? Safari Gourmet Pies. (Sorry, Anita, Mijune, these are not sweet pies!).
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African,
Beef,
Burnaby
