Nightingale [Restaurant]

After being open for just a short 6 weeks, Jax’s brother arranged a dinner for his birthday at this newest must-go-to spot.  Located at the far end of Burrard on Hastings, it’s in prime parking-ticket territory.  Nightingale is the newest offering from [over-hyped] famed restauranteur David Hawksworth.  Even though his flagship restaurant has received rave…

Yah Yah Ya Ramen [Restaurant]

Today, we decided to go to Richmond Night Market for dinner.  We chose the “International” offering (behind Home Depot) and boy were we disappointed.  After having a Hurricane Potato each, we left due to the dismal selections.  Craving something completely different, we decided to go for ramen!  Searching reviews, Yah Yah Ya Ramen appeared to…

VH Gran Ventana [Dominican Republic Resort]

For those of you whom follow this blog, you will have noticed there was no post last week.  No, I didn’t forget — Jax an I were celebrating our 1 year anniversary back in the Caribbean!  Staying at the VH Gran Ventana in Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, we enjoyed a week of pure…

Chicken Biryani

In my previous post about Trini Roti and Channa Masala, I noted that I had made it for my work potluck.  At the same event, my colleague from India made a Chicken Biryani dish that we all absolutely loved!  Asking him for pointers, I decided to try and make it myself.  All in all, it…

Trini Roti & Chana Masala [Vegetarian/Vegan]

One of the first posts on this blog when I was just filling it up with content was making Trini Roti.  This is a more indepth version, along with a review of a store bought Masala mix! Recently at work, I had setup a potluck with my team members for American Thanksgiving lunch.  Of course,…