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Ramen Bella
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Ramen Bella Serves the Ultimate Comfort Food

Nestled in a Port Coquitlam strip mall, Ramen Bella offers a Japanese dining experience reminiscent of “The Midnight Diner.” With a minimalist setting, the restaurant serves comforting Shio Ramen, crispy Chicken Karaage don, and the unique Maze Soba, each dish promising a medley of textures and flavors. Catering to discerning palates, Ramen Bella has become a beloved spot for both ramen lovers and adventurous foodies seeking quality and satisfaction.

Float 30
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Float 30 at Reed Point Marina

Nestled in Port Moody, Float 30 Restaurant offers a memorable dining experience with panoramic views and a menu of fresh, local ingredients. The charming ambiance complements dishes like Fanny Bay oysters, Seafood Linguine, and a kid-approved gourmet burger. The meal is capped off with a Dark Chocolate Lava Cake, all at excellent value, leaving guests eager to return.

Xiao Long Bao
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Mei Le Restaurant’s Dim Sum Delicacies

Mei Le Restaurant is located in a nondescript strip mall in Coquitlam near the corner of Lougheed Highway and Schoolhouse. Mei Le does not look fancy when you walk into the restaurant. It can even feel crowded or cramped as there are so many tables with people crowded around them enjoying their meals. This is […]

Siam Le Bien Pad Thai
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Siam Le Bien; A Neighbourhood Gem

Last week we were visiting Companion Books on Hastings near Gilmore when we spotted Siam Le Bien, a Thai food eatery which is nestled in the heart of the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood. Siam Le Bien Thai Restaurant stands as a haven for those seeking an authentic Thai dining experience. Within its walls, this little gem […]

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Societal Values

I was listening to the news when I heard a couple of news stories that really rattled me and made me question our societal values. The first news story that caught my attention was about a young man who was driving between 100 and 140 kmh in a 4o kmh zone near UBC. He lost […]

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The Trading Post Eatery Abbotsford

On Saturday night my buddy and I were headed out to Abbotsford to see the Doobie Brothers in concert and we needed a pre-concert meal. We hit up the Trading Post Eatery in Abbotsford for some dinner. I have to admit that the Trading Post Eatery was not our first choice for our eats. However, […]

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Brave Star Selvage Denim

Just as the antithesis of fast food is slow food, the denim gear from Brave Star Selvage is the opposite of fast fashion. Slow fashion, like Brave Star Selvage, approaches the production process from a more mindful perspective, considering the ethics and sustainability of every step of the supply chain. This also means that slow […]