Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat and OREO Hot Cocoa Blizzard Treat from Dairy Queen

After dinner at Nikkyu Japanese Restaurant, we grabbed ice cream from Dairy Queen. The line has reached outside the fast food because it's hot outside.

I chose the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard® Treat because Fall is about to start.

Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat is September's Blizzard of the Month

I surprisingly loved it. I love what feels like pie crust, and the pumpkin flavour is good too.

Meanwhile, hubby chose the OREO® Hot Cocoa Blizzard® Treat. There are crushed OREO® and cocoa fudge in this Blizzard Treat from Dairy Queen.

Oreo Hot Cocoa Blizzard Treat

This is the last weekend of summer because September 22 (Thursday) is the official first day of Fall.

Dinner at Nikkyu Japanese Restaurant | Car Free Day Main Street

After doing our Costco grocery run, we decided to walk going to Car Free Day on Main Street. It was such a fun day, with more people than Car Free Day in Commercial Drive last week.

Car Free Day Main Street

We walked from 10th Ave to 25th Avenue along Main Street to check out food options and the different vendors. I love the view of streets filled with people out for a good time with mountains in the background.

Since many restaurants were full, we ended up having an early dinner at Nikkyu Japanese Restaurant.

Beef Teriyaki

Hubby ordered beef teriyaki, which arrived first. It came with rice, a side salad, and miso soup.

Takoyaki

Special House Roll
Salmon, tuna, tamago, chopped scallop, imitation crab meat with avocado and tobiko on top

The Special House Roll is packed with things you want inside the roll. It requires two bites to enjoy the Special House Roll.

Katsu (Pork) Curry and Rice with potatoes, pumpkin, and tomato

I love Japanese curry, and this is the most unusual one I have had. The tomato was a surprise, and the pork was sweeter during the first couple of bites.

Overall, supporting local businesses during Car Free Day Main Street was good.

Lunch at Costco Food Court

Happy Sunday morning! We woke up later than usual and walked to Costco for a grocery run. For our first meal of the day, I opted for their hotdogs and french fries.

Costco Hotdog and French Fries

There weren't many people at Costco today, so I waited less than five minutes for our food.

50% off Pizza for dinner at BC Place | Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Seattle Sounders FC

We're in the final stretch of the season, and this is the penultimate home game of the Whitecaps FC. My checklist is almost complete, but I don't think I will be able to try everything BC Place has to offer.

The Whitecaps FC won against the Seattle Sounders FC to keep their playoff hopes alive. It's also Youth Appreciation Night, and from gates open until kickoff, pizza slices from Commercial Drive Pizza are 50% off.

Pizza Slices from Commercial Drive Pizza

I ordered the Ranchero Chicken Pizza and Ham & Pineapple Pizza. The latter is so dry and unbearable! No wonder it's 50% off. Thankfully, the former has more sauce and flavour to it.

Ham and Pineapple Pizza

Ranchero Chicken Pizza

I was worried that the Whitecaps would be dry and unbearable like the pizza, and I am glad they played like they cared.

Chana Masala Curry from Bombay South Asian Kitchen

Since I am working on a checklist, I ordered the only item I have not tried from Bombay South Asian Kitchen. It's a case of saving the best for last because the Chana Masala is the most flavourful of all the items sold here. The only downside is that the naan bread still feels like something from Costco with zero attempts at reheating.

Chana Masala Curry

October 1, 2022, will be the last home game of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. I hope they continue to play with intensity and desire to win.

New! COFFEE CRISP® Caramel Macchiato Blizzard® Treat at Dairy Queen

Happy Saturday! The Whitecaps FC has a game tonight, but before that, we walked across Granville Bridge and enjoyed a large Coffee Crisp Blizzard and Soft Pretzels with cheese dip at Dairy Queen.

New! COFFEE CRISP® Caramel Macchiato Blizzard® Treat

Soft Pretzels with Cheese Dip

After the ice cream, we walked to Holy Rosary Cathedral for Anticipated Sunday Mass. I thank God that He answered my prayers from the Vancouver Whitecaps FC to win tonight.

Best Pudding in Vancouver from Early Bird Pudding

Pudding is not something we ate growing up, and I would only order it from Suika to end our meal. Recently, we tried Early Bird Pudding when it was sold by Ay! Mamacita food truck. Then, last Saturday, we saw their booth at Car Free Day in Commercial Drive and went crazy. We ordered one of the available flavours.

Yuzu Citrus
Yuzu has a distinct scent and taste. It has a hint of a sour and bitter taste. It's like a hybrid between a grapefruit and lemon. We highly recommend this flavour if you're looking for a more refreshing taste.

Matcha Tea
We're using high-grade ceremonial Matcha tea powder flown straight from Kyoto to make this pudding. So for Matcha lovers out there, this is for you!

Hojicha Tea
If you're looking for a full-flavoured roasted tea, Hojicha is the one for you. You'd be pleasantly surprised how well this flavour goes well with our pudding. The Hojicha that we're using was imported directly from Kyoto, Japan.

Classic Custard
A traditional Japanese custard pudding that's smooth, creamy and not overly sweet. It's made using locally produced free-range eggs.

Hubby asked if we'll order more pudding if we see them at future events. I said yes, as long as it's a new or different flavour than what we've tried.

Where to eat in Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Domestic Terminal?

My husband and I are travelling to Toronto next month. It's our first flight since our wedding in the Philippines last 2019. Our flight is at 6:00 AM, so I am looking at where we can grab breakfast before our flight.

Thankfully, the YVR website has a good list which you can easily filter. I am putting a yellow background on the places that open before 6:00 AM. Let's begin!

Before Security

Level 3 - Food Court Area

The following options are on level 3 in what would feel like a food court area.

Facility Name	Category	Hours
A&W	Fast Food	Sunday and Monday: 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM Tuesday: 06:00 AM to 9:00 PM Wednesday: 06:30 AM to 9:00 PM Thursday and Friday: 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM Saturday: 06:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Booster Juice	Fast Food	Daily from 12:00 MN to 11:00 PM
Japadog	Fast Food	Daily from 07:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Starbucks	Cafe	Daily from 05:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Subway	Fast Food	Daily 24 Hours
Tim Hortons	Cafe	Daily 24 Hours

Level 2 - Arrivals

Hiker's Outpost seems to be the only food source in the arrivals area for passengers returning to Beautiful BC from the rest of Canada without a connecting flight.

Facility Name	Category	Hours
Hiker's Outpost	Restaurant and Bar	Daily from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM

After Security Domestic Terminal

The following food options are after security, meaning it's only accessible if you have a domestic flight.

The table below is arranged by the gate.

Facility Name	Category	Gate	Hours
Stanley Park Taphouse	Restaurant and Bar	B12	Daily from 07:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Starbucks	Cafe	B12	Daily from 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Carl's Jr	Fast Food	B14	Daily from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Green Bean Cafe	Cafe	B14	Daily from 04:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Vino Volo	Restaurants & Bar	B17	Sunday: 11:00 AM to 09:00 PM Monday to Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday and Friday: 11:00 AM to 09:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Java U Cafe	Cafe	B20	Daily from 06:30 AM to 03:00 PM
Pacific Farms Market	Cafe	C29	Daily from 05:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tim Hortons	Cafe	C32	Daily from 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM
True Burger	Cafe	C43	Daily from 07:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Joe and the Juice	Cafe	C45	Daily from 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Monk's Grill	Restaurant and Bar	C45	Daily from 07:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Camden Food Co.	Cafe	C46	Daily from 07:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Rice Tales	Fast Food	C46	Daily from 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM
Starbucks	Cafe	C46	Daily from 05:00 AM to 10:00 PM

As much as I love Tims and Starbucks, I will do my best to try Green Bean Cafe and the Pacific Farms Market, depending on which gate we'll board. I can't wait to travel again!

Lunch from Subway

After eating our breakfast from Tim Hortons, I took a nap while NFL Redzone was running in the background. Finally, I fell asleep and felt a little better, but my cramps were still wrong.

For lunch, we decided to order from Subway. Hubby had a sandwich while I went for a wrap. We also called two cookies. 😁

Caramel Pecan made with Turtles cookie and White Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie

My Southwest Steak & Avocado Signature Grilled Rice Wrap from Subway was good. The steak, avocado, vegetables, and sauce were delicious. The only downer is the rice. This is why North Americans don't like rice because Subway (and similar establishments) doesn't cook it properly. It's hard and grainy.

Southwest Steak & Avocado Signature Grilled Rice Wrap
Grilled Wrap with shredded Monterey cheddar, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, banana peppers, chipotle southwest sauce, and brown, red, & wild rice blend.

Crispy Chicken Bacon & Peppercorn Ranch Sandwich
6" Toasted Multigrain with shredded Monterey cheddar, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, and peppercorn ranch sauce

Hubby's Crispy Chicken Bacon & Peppercorn Ranch from Subway was delicious too, but he complains that the chicken isn't crispy. 

Menu Items we tried from Subway

Below is a list of items we tried from Subway.

Signature Grilled Rice Wraps Chicken Caesar Large Wrap with Savoury Caesar sauce Southwest Steak & Avocado Chipotle Steak & Guac Grilled Wrap	Sandwiches Chicken and Bacon Ranch Sub Melt Crispy Chicken Bacon & Peppercorn Ranch
Melt Turkey Mighty Melt	Sides Caramel Pecan made with TURTLES®+ cookie Chocolate Lava cookie White Chip Macademia Nut