I’m Heading Home

Well, just for Thanksgiving, but I’ll take 72 hours with my little bug over none at all. I just miss her so much, and whenever my mom sends me pictures of Stella, I want to cry because I’m simultaneously so happy and so sad. I love that when I get home fall will be in…

Patio Dining: Guu Garden

With the arrival of Stella came the need to get over my aversion to patio dining. In the past, I’d much preferred an air-conditioned dining room, but it was no longer about me. I’d do anything for that little bat-eared and brindle bug; I’d even dine outside, apparently, vulnerable to various types of winged insects…

Hapa Izakaya

Hapa Izakaya has got to be one of the best izakayas I’ve been to: they’ve got the flavours and creativity of the drinks and accompanying food down to a science. What makes Hapa especially great is that they are serious about using local, seasonal ingredients as well as Oceanwise seafood in their food, like BC spot prawns…