Gabriel Kreuther – Delicate flavors in a beautiful dining room and bar

I had dinner at Gabriel Kreuther on January 26, 2019. The restaurant has two Michelin stars. Upon walking in, the first thing I noticed was the nice bar and beautiful dining room. We were seated in front of a large window with a front row seat to the kitchen. It was an amazing seat and […]

Colette Grand Cafe at Holt Renfrew

Colette is located in Holt Refrew, a high end department store in Vancouver. The dining room is nice and modern as expected being inside Holt. I ate there for lunch and it was surprisingly busy. I find that a lot of concepts that work in other cities do not work in Vancouver, and I did […]

Las Vegas to Vancouver – Air Canada Rouge – Premium Rouge AC1897 – Bulkhead Seat Review

Flight Date – January 15, 2019 Airbus 319; AC1897 Seats 2A and 2C (bulkhead) Air Canada Rouge is a subsidiary of Air Canada and is used mainly for vacation destinations. There is no business class, but what they call Premium Rouge. In my opinion, it is somewhere in between a premium economy and domestic business […]

Bun Cha

I love coming back from travels and replicating something I ate on my trip at home. Its a great way to remember your trip. Going to the place where the dish is from, and eating it in it’s origin, allows you to know how it should taste, and gives you an idea about the terroir. […]

Kabuto – Never Disappoints

I have been going to Kabuto almost every time I am in Vegas since it opened in May 2012, and every time I go, I get excited in anticipation of eating there. To me, its the best sushi in the world, and always consistent. On top of that, it represents probably the best value for any […]

Lambo through the Desert

As a surprise for my wife’s birthday on our most recent trip to Vegas, I booked a Lamborghini Huracan through Diplomat Exotic Rentals on their website. The whole process was quick, painless, and their communication and customer service was a 10/10. I then planned a drive through the Valley of Fire National Park. It was […]

Sparrow + Wolf

The first dish was this bowl which had uni at the bottom and was very delicious. I could of had another one and was the best dish of the meal. The second dish were oysters with wasabi butter and celery root. The oysters were good, but I would not order them this way again. I […]

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a great city for foodies, especially if you live on the Westcoast. It is only a 2 hour flight from Vancouver, making it an easy weekend trip. There is great variety in cuisines and price points. Many “famous chefs” have opened a location in Vegas. From 3 Michelin star places like Guy […]

Ha Long Bay – Day 2 and Last Day in Hanoi – Final Thoughts on Vietnam

Day 2 on the boat cruise in Ha Long Bay started with a trip to Ti Top Island. After a hike up the island, this is the view you will see. From there it was back to the boat for breakfast. There were a number of items available to order, all included in your package, […]

Ha Long Bay – Cruise on Paradise Peak – Day 1

So Ha Long Bay was one of the top things I wanted to see in Vietnam. I booked a one night cruise in a premium suite which is on the upper deck, at the front of the boat. Their van picked us up in the morning and we made the 2.5 hour drive to Ha […]