Good morning! To celebrate Canada Day, we enjoyed our usual Sunday breakfast with a donut from the iconic Tim Hortons.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
Burgers
Sides
Chicken
We visited Costco in Bridgeport, Richmond, BC, to check the food court menu. I want to compare it with the Costco food court menu in Expo Boulevard, Vancouver, BC.
You will find an updated Costco food court menu below.
The menu is subject to change without prior notice and does not include taxes and tipping. It was updated on June 27, 2025. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
You will find an updated Costco food court menu below.
The menu is subject to change without prior notice and does not include taxes and tipping. It was updated on May 18, 2024. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Short version: In Richmond, BC, Costco has Chicken Wings, which are unavailable at the Downtown Vancouver location.
Below is a link to other Costco Food Court Menu and Prices that I have visited. I am planning to make #CostcoTourism a thing.
The menu below is subject to change without prior notice and does not include taxes and tipping. It was updated on January 14, 2023. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
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| 10 pieces Chicken Wings | $8.99 |
| 30 pieces Chicken Wings | $22.99 |
| Pop 20 oz with refill |
$0.89 |
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Ice Cream Cone Vanilla or Chocolate |
$2.89 |
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Ice Cream Sundae Caramel, Chocolate, or Berry |
$3.49 |
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Pizza Slice Pepperoni or Cheese |
$2.59 |
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18" Whole Pizza Pepperoni or Cheese |
$12.99 |
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1/4 Pound Hotdog and 20 oz pop with refill All Beef or Polish Sausage |
$1.50 |
| Chicken Strips and Fries | $6.99 |
| French Fries | $2.99 |
| Poutine | $5.99 |
| Gravy | $0.30 |
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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.
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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).
This post was first published in September 2022.
The menu below is from the Costco food court in their Downtown Vancouver location (Expo Boulevard) and is subject to change without prior notice. All prices are in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes and tips.
Costco is a popular wholesale retailer known for its bulk goods, low prices, and, of course, its food court. The Costco Food Court is a favourite among shoppers, offering a range of tasty and affordable food options for members and (sometimes) non-members.
Below is a link to other Costco Food Court Menus and Prices that I have visited. I plan to make #CostcoTourism a thing.
The Costco food court menu below is updated on June 26, 2025.
The Costco food court menu below is updated on September 25, 2024.
The Costco food court menu below is updated on May 27, 2024.
The menu below is taken September 9, 2022.
| Menu Item | Price |
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| Pop 20 oz with refill |
$0.89 |
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Ice Cream Cone Vanilla or Chocolate |
$2.89 |
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Ice Cream Sundae Caramel, Chocolate, or Berry |
$3.49 |
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Pizza Slice Pepperoni or Cheese |
$2.59 |
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18" Whole Pizza Pepperoni or Cheese |
$12.99 |
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1/4 Pound Hotdog and 20 oz pop with refill All Beef or Polish Sausage |
$1.50 includes a $0.25 cup fee |
| Chicken Strips and Fries | $6.99 |
| French Fries | $2.99 |
| Poutine | $5.99 |
| Gravy | $0.30 |
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The Costco Food Court is an excellent option for those looking for tasty, affordable, and convenient food options while shopping at Costco. Whether you're in the mood for a classic hot dog, a slice of pizza, or something else entirely, the food court has something for everyone. So, the next time you're at Costco, stop by and try out the food court for yourself!
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.
Tender, slightly charred lamb chops and warm pita bread dipped in creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce provide the perfect start to our food adventure.
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Lamb Chop Combo served with fries, pita bread, and tzatziki |
After finishing our lamb chops, we head over to the Greek Orthodox Youth booth to indulge in some delicious Chicken Gyro Wraps.
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Chicken Gyro Wraps from Greek Orthodox Youth Chicken, fries, tzatziki, onion, and tomatoes wrapped in pita bread |
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| Chicken Gryo Wraps from Greek Orthodox Youth |
I wonder if McDonald's in Greece or around the Mediterranean have a Baklava McFlurry because this is the first I'm hearing of chopped baklava piled on top of sundae.
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| Baklava Sundae |
It's such a great treat to end our food day at Greek Day in Broadway and an excellent way to beat the summer heat.
Below is a list of food we have tried from Greek Day.
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.
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| Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ |
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| 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).
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| Gyu-Kaku Salad |
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| Miso Soup |
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| Chicken Garlic Noodles |
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Gyu-Sushi With premium roast beef, Japanese shoyu BBQ sauce, and kuki-wasabi on the side |
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| Edamame |
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Japanese Chicken Karaage Juicy Japanese fried chicken served with chili mayo sauce |
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Spicy Tuna Volcano Spicy tuna on crispy fried rice, drizzled with Japanese shoyu BBQ sauce |
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S'mores Classic campfire s'mores. Roasted marshmallows over the grill |
Worth it!
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.
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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.
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| 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.
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BC Chicken Burger from White Spot Chargrilled fresh BC chicken breast, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and Triple "O" sauce |
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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:
In the year 2024, I published the Cineplex Outtakes menu and prices based on Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver location. In this post, I will share the updated menu and prices based on the Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis menu taken last June 14, 2025. This is subject to change without prior notice and excludes tax. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
For reference, below is a list of menu and prices over the years:
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.
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| 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.
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| Breakfast at modus coffee |
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Sausage Roll from modus coffee longanisa sausage, fennel, puff pastry, served with banana ketchup |
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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 down at coffee shops and just watching the world go by. There's a certain level of peace and comfort in being able to do this.
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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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 sweet-savory pancake filled with seafood and veggies is something we adore. It was a great day spent with family.
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 favorite part, curry sauce.
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| Spice Box from Yopo Sweet Mandarin |
I finished the chicken nuggets and most of the curry sauce but need to bring home the rice and fries. It's a satisfying and big meal, but not something I'll order again.
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.
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| 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.
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| Curry Sliced Beef with Rice from Bubble Waffle Cafe in YVR |
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| Boneless Duck Breast with Rice from Bubble Waffle Cafe |
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| Salty Chicken Nuggets from Bubble Waffle Cafe |
This hits the spot perfectly. A saucy dish on top of rice is so satisfying. I'm so happy to be back in my home city! We ordered way too much food and have leftovers for dinner since we have no food at home either. It's great!
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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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 love our rice. And of course, everyone here speaks Spanish, while we only have a little left in the Philippines.
We're flying out tomorrow morning, and I look forward to returning home to Vancouver. It's been an incredible trip, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have experienced Mexico City. It's a city that's full of life, culture, and delicious food. I'll definitely be back someday! Thank God!
