While researching my news item on Pajo's in Steveston on Google, I came across Carmanah's Steveston restaurant review site. She has lots of Steveston restaurant reviews including a review of Pajo's. Check it out! It's clear to me that she has a voice of her own and therefore, like Saab Ken, should start her own blog.
Ken, or Carmanah if you are interested in having a blog of your own, please let me know!
Last Sunday, we had a craving for fish and chips so we indulged ourselves by finally trying Pajo's at the wharf in Steveston (at the foot of 3rd avenue, no telephone number on their website).
And what an indulgence it was. Fresh fish, lightly battered. Beautiful home made fries. Not cheap though. A large (enough for two!) halibut and chips is $10.75 and a large cod and chips is $9. But definitely worth it as a splurge. And the ambiance is great, right by the water, lovely!
The food sounds great. I am intrigued by the shepherd's pie with duck confit, truffles and mushrooms . Another one to put on our list. We'll have to try it when the weather gets cooler and the hype has died down a little.
Two month old lunchbox soup (991 Hornby, 604 844 7687) has wonderful soup! Yesterday, I tried and really enjoyed their 1/2 soup and sandwich ($7.50).
For your $7.50 you get a big cup of soup of your choice in a white tall cup and a sandwich in a white bag. White is definitely one of the main design motifs of this restaurant. All of the staff are clad tip to toe in white and the ambiance is soothing white.
This is not your typical first visit report. I have been saving this one for my forthcoming article on where to lunch in Gastown, but I couldn't wait!
Frannie's Cafe (325 Cambie, 604 685-2928) is run by some nice Korean folks. Although they serve Korean food, they downplay it (gotta serve your market!) in favour of Western style sandwiches and lunch specials.
Every time I go there, I watch others eat their sandwiches with gusto and chat with the proprietors.
Craig MacPherson emailed us about his restaurant in Coquitlam, Craig's Cafe & Tapas Bar (1046A Austin Avenue Coquitlam, 604 936-4141): "We have been winning awards for our breakfasts and lunches for the past 4 years and have recently opened at night as a Tapas Bar. " It sounds great.