La Taqueria

I have not had a lot of Mexican food experience - beans are not my favourite texture and any rice other than Chinese rice felt undercooked. The only other close to authentic Mexican experience would be Las Margaritas, but the food felt real heavy that I can't have it more than three times a year. But La Taqueria is totally different. Although you can almost call it fast food, you can feel there are lots of thought went into the tacos there. Beef tongue, braised beef, confit pork, grilled fish... everything single item is more than just stuff on soft shell. Could it be the lime or the pickled red onion? All the food felt quite light and refreshing. The high energy of the people at the restaurant made it a very cool experience.

Japadog Revisited

Went back to Japadog today. For some reason for combo you save few cents with Terimayo Dog. Tried the Yakiniku Dog today but I don't think it's the best - too much protein with the beef and the sticky almost soggy rice does not compliment the dog. But the shakes fries are still great.

媽媽麵 ~ hmm yum

Market Day - Baker's Market

Market Day - Winter Farmers Market

Fortuna Bakery & Deli

Fortuna Bakery & Deli located in north Burnaby near Hastings and Madison. I used to only know this place for its cookies. But this time I discovered their baked cheesecakes. A 6 inch (I think) cake for $11 - consider a fruit tart is about $5 the cheese cake is a great deal. The fruit topping is fresh, the creamy center is not overly cheesy, only the crust is a bit thick but people like baked cheesecake for the crust.

North Van Adventure - Arc'teryx Factory Outlet

Sometimes I wish I am 80 lbs heavier so I can buy these XXXXXXL factory outlet clothing. But man, they have some high tech good stuff... almost fashionable just because how high tech it is.