Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

Good morning! To celebrate Canada Day, we enjoyed our usual Sunday breakfast with a donut from the iconic Tim Hortons. Canada Celebration Donut  from Tim Hortons The Canadian Celebration Donut was topped with festive pink and red sprinkles.

Happy Friday! After running errands today, my hubby and I grabbed a quick dinner at A&W. He went for the Mozza Burger with a side of onion rings. Mozza Burger from A&W I opted for the Mama Burger and swapped the buns with a lettuce wrap. I paired it with my favourite sweet potato fries. Mama Burger swapped buns with lettuce  from A&W Below is a list of menu items we've tried from A&W for future reference: Breakfast All Canadian Special Bacon & Egger Classic Bacon & Eggs Pancakes with Syrup Sausage & Egger Burgers Baby Burger Cheddar Bacon Uncle Burger Mama Burger Mozza Burger Teen Burger Sides KitKat Turnover (limited time) Onion Rings Poutine ...

Last Updated: June 27, 2025 — I’m checking the Bridgeport menu regularly so your Richmond shopping trips stay smooch-worthy and predictable. Walking into the Richmond Costco on Bridgeport feels a little different lately. For years, this was my go-to spot for those exclusive food court chicken wings—a crispy, salty ritual that set this location apart. Though they've since been removed from the menu, the heart of this food court remains. From the squeaky cheese curds in the poutine to the new favorites, it’s still a personal documentation of comfort. To God be the glory for the treats we enjoyed and the ones still to come. 🕊️ A Farewell to Wings: While they appeared in our 2023 records below, the 10-piece and 30-piece chicken wings have been officially de-listed from the Richmond location. They are gone, but certainly not forgotten in our #SmoochFood history. 🌎 #CostcoTourism Global Tracker BC Stops: Vancouver (Downtown) | Richmond | ...

Happy Thursday! Today's team lunch theme is Korean food. For the first time, we tried H-Kitchen, located inside the nearby H-Mart. I couldn't resist ordering one of my favorite Korean dishes: ramen. On a chilly day, there's nothing better than savoring the rich broth and slurping down the chewy noodles. Korean Ramen Combo comes with kimbap The meal also came with kimbap, which made it an even more fantastic deal at $14.99 (plus tax).

Happy Sunday! We started our day by attending the 9:00 am Mass and then strolled to Greek Day on Broadway. We got there super early, and most of the booths were still setting up for the day. A little after 11:00, we finally placed our first food order. Like in previous years ( 2022 , 2023 , and 2024), we mainly ordered from associations serving Greek dishes. Lamb Chop Combo from Cretan Association of BC Tender, slightly charred lamb chops and warm pita bread dipped in creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce provide the perfect start to our food adventure. Lamb Chop Combo  served with fries, pita bread, and tzatziki  Chicken Gyro Wraps from Greek Orthodox Youth After finishing our lamb chops, we head over to the Greek Orthodox Youth booth to indulge in some delicious Chicken Gyro Wraps. Chicken Gyro Wraps  from Greek Orth...

Happy Saturday! For late lunch / early dinner, we went to Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ to celebrate mom's birthday. We ordered their Yakiniku Party for four (even though there's five of us). It was a lot of fun grilling and enjoying delicious food. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Some of the BBQ Items  that's part of the Yakiniku Party The Yakiniku Party includes prime kalbi short rib, filet mignon, umakara ribeye, bistro hanger steak, new york steak, yaki-shabu beef, chicken, umakara pork, kalbi chuck rib, and shrimps. It also came with the following starts (see photos!) and napa kimchi (which I forgot to take a picture). Gyu-Kaku Salad Miso Soup ...

Tim Hortons just dropped a new lunch and dinner sandwich: the Supreme Stack. With a name like that, you'd expect something piled high, right? Well, it's actually a pretty flat sandwich. Supreeme Stack Sandwich from Tim Hortons Seasoned steak, double smoked bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack cheeses, and a peppercorn sauce served on a potato bun The bun is soft, and the steak is tender. Plus, it's hard to go wrong with bacon. But I'm not a big fan of the sauce. Mixing peppercorn sauce and cheese just didn't work for me. Supreme Stack from Tim Hortons I won't be ordering this one again.

Happy Wednesday! It's my mom's birthday, and I was lucky enough to have lunch with her since she's also in Downtown Vancouver. We decided to try out White Spot. BC Chicken Burger  from White Spot Chargrilled fresh BC chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Triple "O" sauce Brie & Mushroom Veggie Burger  from White Spot Our crispy veggie patty with Brie, caramelized onions, roasted mushrooms, arugula, tomato and mayo My hubby went for the BC Chicken Burger. I, on the other hand, opted for the Brie & Mushroom Veggie Burger and swapped the buns for a lettuce wrap, which was surprisingly delicious. I loved the fresh, crunchy lettuce. Here's a list of everything we've tried from White Spot so far: Snack & Share Cheesy Bacon P...

🍿 Looking for the 2026 Menu? Cineplex prices and combos have been updated since this visit. We've just documented the Brand New 2026 Movie Snack Guide with fresh photos! VIEW THE 2026 CINEPLEX MENU HERE Browse the Archive: 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 Going to the movies is one of my favorite ways to unwind, but concession prices can be a surprise if you aren't prepared. In 2024, I shared the menu for Scotiabank Theatre, but things have shifted. Below is the updated Cineplex Outtakes menu and prices based on my visit to Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis on June 14, 2025. Note: Prices are in Canadian dollars, exclude tax, and are subject to change. Cineplex Price Archive For reference, here is how the menu has evolved over the years: 2024 at Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver 2023 at Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver 2022 at Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP Cineplex Popcorn & Combos ...

It's a beautiful cloudy Saturday, and we made it to Swangard Stadium just in time for lunch. I haven't had Filipino food in what feels like forever, so I'm thrilled to be at Pinoy Festival for a delicious meal. We browsed the different food vendors and their menus before deciding on Cucina Balai. Cucina Balai Their rice meal with pork barbecue and laing looked amazing, so we ordered that. Then, we added Bicol Express as a side. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. If I wasn't trying to be health-conscious, I could easily finish the whole thing by myself!

Happy Saturday! This morning, I had my twice-yearly dentist appointment. Afterward, we decided to take a leisurely stroll to Kingsway to catch Bus 19 to Swangard Stadium. Before reaching Kingsway, we made a pit stop at Modus Coffee to refuel with a hearty breakfast. Breakfast at modus coffee Sausage Roll  from modus coffee longanisa sausage, fennel, puff pastry, served with banana ketchup Mushroom Bun  from modus coffee herbs, bechamel, mushrooms, garlic confit on milk bread We indulged in two savory pastries: mushroom buns (I simply can't resist mushrooms!) and a sausage roll made with sweet and savory longanisa sausage. As for drinks, I stuck to my usual mocha, while my hubby opted for the Modus Americano. I absolutely love slowing do...

TGIF! I finally got to take a well-deserved day off from work to just sleep in and relax. After a leisurely lunch at home, hubby and I strolled to our neighborhood Blenz Coffee so I could do some blogging. Thai Iced Tea from Blenz Coffee Hubby ordered the limited edition Thai Iced Tea, which was surprisingly delicious.

Happy Thursday! For team lunch today, the chosen theme is Mexican, so we headed to our go-to spot, Patron Tacos & Cantina. When I was in Mexico City two weeks ago, I ordered Al Pastor Tacos from the five taquerias we visited. Now that I'm back in Vancouver, it's time to try and compare the Al Pastor. Al Pastor Tacos from Patron Tacos & Cantina Unfortunately, Patron's version is not good enough. The meat was dry and not as flavorful, which I guess is to be expected since we're no longer in Mexico. The serving is huge and, of course, more expensive, which is also to be expected. Jamaica  from Patron Tacos & Cantina Overall, I'll try other taquerias in Vancouver to see if any of them can match up to the wonderful flavors I enjoyed in Mexico.

After our trip to Mexico and before my sister's trip to the Philippines with her boyfriend, we decided to meet up and hang out at our parents' house. For dinner, we ordered from Yuu Japanese Tapas because it's our youngest sister's favorite spot in Richmond. She absolutely loves their Japanese curry. Dan Dan Ramen from Yuu Japanese Tapas With that said, this time I decided to try their Dan Dan Ramen. This saucy noodle dish is my absolute go-to if it's available in Chinese restaurants, and Yuu's Japanese version is glorious. I'll probably order this again from Yuu over my favorite dish of all time, the Japanese curry. Okonomiyaki  from Yuu Japanese Tapas Hubby and I also shared an okonomiyaki, a dish that's uncommon in Japanese spots. So each time we see it, we get it. This soft swee...

Yopo Sweet Mandarin: 2026 Price Check Looking for the current "Data" on the Yaletown menu? Here are the 2026 prices for the most-queried items: 🔥 The Spice Box (Chicken Nuggets, Rice, Fries, Curry Sauce): $26.00 🥡 General Tso's Chicken: $20.90 🍜 Chicken Chow Mein: $19.90 🥟 Vegetarian Spring Rolls (10 pcs): $10.00 *Prices reflect current Yaletown (Yopo II) menu totals. Happy Thursday! I'm back at work today, which means free lunch. The chosen theme for the week is Chinese cuisine, so we decided to give Yopo Sweet Mandarin a try. They don't have my usual food, so I went with the first item on the menu: Spice Box. My Irish colleague told me that Spice Box is a lot of food and that it's big in Ireland. True enough, I received a big plate of rice, French fries, salt & pepper chicken nuggets, and my favourite part, curry sauce. Spice Box f...

We're back in Vancouver! After a ridiculously long queue at immigration, we're finally out and famished. I'm craving rice, my Filipino-ness is coming out, and I need a rice dish ASAP. We headed up to the departure area and grabbed lunch at Bubble Waffle Cafe. Feast from Bubble Waffle Cafe I ordered my go-to favourites: curry sliced beef with rice and a side of their salty chicken nuggets. Meanwhile, hubby tried their boneless duck breast with rice too. Of course, we got one bubble waffle to share. Curry Sliced Beef with Rice  from Bubble Waffle Cafe in YVR Boneless Duck Breast with Rice  from Bubble Waffle Cafe Salty Chicken Nuggets  from Bubble Waffle Cafe T...

Buenos Dias from Mexico City, specifically the Benito Juárez International Airport! We arrived at the airport at 2:30 am for our 6:30 am flight. Omelet de Jamon y Queso from El Fogoncito After checking in, we found a spot to crash and I slept like a baby. Then, at 5:00 am, we looked for a spot to have our last meal in Mexico City. We decided on El Fogoncito, but since it's early almost everything is unavailable. We finally decided on the Omelet de Jamon y Queso. Omelet de Jamon y Queso from El Fogoncito It's a fluffy omelette filled with ham and cheese. Since I'm in Mexico, it's served with refried beans and corn tortillas. It's a fitting last meal. Food here is so delicious!

It's our last night in Mexico City, and I'm craving Filipino food or something familiar. We couldn't find any Filipino restaurants nearby, so we quickly decided to grab burgers and fries from the Burger King in front of the hotel. Quesillo Toreada Crispy Kings  from Burger King We ordered the heavily promoted Toreada Kings. We had no idea what it was, but we were surprised to take a bite of the burger and be greeted with fried yet creamy quesillo (cheese?) and a crispy chicken patty. It felt familiar yet new, which is a great summary of our entire trip to Mexico. Quesillo Toreada Crispy Kings  from Burger King It feels familiar — it reminds me so much of being back home in Manila, from the weather and air pollution to the sheer number of people. But it's also different. Mexico loves corn, while we ...

Elotes is on my list of must-try foods in Mexico. It's even included in the Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eats: The World's Top 500 Food Experiences... Ranked! But since I'm not a fan of eating corn cobs, I opted for the same thing but in a cup: Esquites. The vendor asked if we wanted mayo, cheese, and something else (possibly spicy). Since I figured he knew best, I just said "si" to everything. Esquites   Yes, under all the cheese is hot corn kernels fresh from the cauldron Esquites Hot, spicy, creamy, and delicious It turned out to be the most amazing thing ever! I loved it. We savored our Esquites under the trees in Bosque de Chapultepec. That was the moment I felt the most relaxed during the entire trip - eating corn under the trees while a gentle breeze cooled us down. It ...

After a heavy breakfast at Sanborns Café, we strolled to the original branch of the popular Churrería El Moro. We ordered the best churros I've ever had. Unfortunately, the chocolate dip was unavailable, so we had to switch it to the only other thing with the word chocolate in it - hazelnut chocolate (it doesn't taste like Nutella). It was great! Churros from Churrería El Moro Churros from Churrería El Moro I wish I could bring this to Vancouver, where there's a serious lack of top-notch churros (one of the better ones is from the Vancouver Christmas Market ).

¡Feliz martes! For breakfast today, we visited Sanborns Café, a restaurant and junior department store chain recommended by my colleague. Hubby ordered the huevos Sanborns because it has eggs and it includes the name of the restaurant. It's delicious, but we were uncertain about how to eat it. Should we dip the toast into the creamy bowl of egg or should we spread the refried beans on the toast and top it with egg and sauce? We tried both and the result is equally amazing. (Note to self: Ask colleague how to eat this dish the Mexican way.) Huevos Sanborns  from Sanborns Café served with ranchera sauce, rajas poblanas, cream, gratin with cheese and refried beans I chose something not fit for breakfast - Tacos de Cochinita Pibil. Cochinita Pibil is on the book: Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eats: The World's Top 500 Food Experiences... Ranked . So when I ...