The Bank of Venice is a fun pub with some really great food. The pub is easy to find right off the beach under the Venice sign. We went for the macaroni & cheese and the classic cobb salad, both were amazing. They also have a wide variety of unique and original beer…
Category Archives: Dining
Top Dining Manhattan Beach
One of our many stops along the way included a great pub called Brewco on Manhattan Beach. It offers some really great pub fare and a huge selection of craft beers….
Seven Card Charlie
This road trip was a winning streak of enjoying delicious restaurants. If this trip was a hand in a blackjack game, it would be called a seven card charlie…
Top Dining Santa Monica CA
We found an incredible restaurant called Stout, it is an absolute must try, the burgers here are amazing. They specialize in Burgers and beer with a lot of creativity and fresh ingredients, you will enjoy…
Top Dining Monterey CA
Fisherman’s wharf is where you will find dozens of great restaurants. We decided on one called Crabhouse Seafood Grill, it was fabulous and the three of us split a lobster, a crab and a steak it was amazing. All seafood aside we also stopped for Breakfast at a really popular restaurant called Crepes of Brittany, the crepes were incredible as well…
Top Dining Newport OR
We found a fantastic restaurant right on the ocean with gorgeous views as we enjoyed an amazing dinner at Georgie’s Beachside Grill. With a huge menu and a great selection we decided on, Seafood Cocktail, Caprese Salad and Parmesan Chicken Penne…
Top Dining Astoria OR
With so many great places to choose from we decided on a hearty breakfast at Pig and Pancake where they make the usual breakfast fantastic, especially the Potato Pancakes, definitely worth the stop…
Top Dining Seattle WA
A stop in Seattle would not be complete without a quick stop to Pier 54 to sample a bit of seafood, try the shrimp cocktail from Ivars fish bar…
Top Dining Bellingham WA
Anthony’s Restaurant is one of our many delicious secrets. This Pacific Northwest seafood chain serves up some of the best seafood you will ever have… The crab cakes are out of this world! They are made without any filler, just melt in the mouth pillows of heaven! They offer up many fresh daily seafood dishes. My absolute favorite is the Sunset Dinner, you definitely must try it, available weekdays until 6pm. This four course meal consists of an appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. This dinner is phenomenal and the quality at this price cannot be beat…
Top Dining Abbotsford BC
Lou’s Bar and Grill, I love spicy food, especially spicy wings and I will try them everywhere. Lou’s however serves the best version I have ever had. Have them alone or share some appetizers, they also make a great Spanakopita. For the main course try the Blackened Chicken Sandwich with avocado, it is mouth watering. Make sure you save room for dessert…
Maple Ridge BC Top Treats
Save room for the treat of the week from the Witch Craft Beer Market and Bistro in Maple Ridge. The Skillet Brownie with soft serve ice cream. Chocolate brownies always taste best fresh out of the oven…
Top Dining Maple Ridge BC
After a good workout we stopped for a late lunch to enjoy some appetizers at the Witch Craft Beer Market and Bistro in Maple Ridge. This is a great little pub where kids are allowed prior to 8 PM…
Top Dining Abbotsford BC
Today after a short workout on the driving range, we decided to try the Glen Bar and Grill which offers up some excellent pub style food… Continue reading
Top Dining Blaine WA
Make sure you stop by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company for some freshly shucked local oysters. Enjoy the beautiful view facing the ocean as you slurp back these tasty delicacies or enjoy them hot off the barbecue along side a local cold brew or wine. You will find them on Peace Portal Dr, definitely worth stopping by…
English Tarts Mission BC
English Tarts is where you will find an afternoon treat of tea, sandwiches, soup, pastries and cakes. Everything is made fresh daily in house. The sandwiches were especially delicious as they were made using fresh baked bread. The pastries are amazingly fresh, with lots to choose from. The citrus cake is a must try! Definitely worth stopping by for a pot of hot tea to revive yourself…
Top Dining Vancouver
Milestones, is another local favorite with many locations in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. They do mix up a pretty awesome Bellini and I really love the Chopped Salad with a honey lime peanut vinaigrette it is delicious but make sure you save room for the real winner on the menu, the Ganache Torte for dessert or maybe to begin with…
Top Dining Redondo Beach

If you are looking for fresh seafood, you will find plenty of great rstaurants serving up a fresh catch. If you are looking for another great menu, look no further than the Cheescake Factory. A short walk from the pier, with more than just great desserts…
Top Dining La Jolla

You will find many restaurants worth stopping at, noteably one of my favourites is Duke’s Restaurant where you will enjoy some terrific food and a great patio. This location actually just opened in the last 6 months. Stop by for a fantastic lunch or dinner, if you love macadamia nuts make sure you save room for the Hula Pie…
Top Dining San Diego

San Diego has a ton of great restaurants, many of which you will find in Little Italy. One of the great ones we found was Sirena Cocina Latina on Columbia Street. Try the Lomo Saltado or the Tuna Bowl, both dishes were amazing . Downtown we also found a fun pub called Werewolf with some great food. Try the pho king amazing sandwich and for an appetizer start with the Papas balls. Here are a few other places worth stopping by…
Top Dining Abbotsford
The Cactus Club Café always seems to be very busy, they must be doing something right! It starts with the Szechuan Chicken Lettuce Wraps. One bite and you will understand why you will want to go back again…