🍽 Magical dome dining is here

Hey foodies!

First off, welcome to all our new readers! We have over 80 new locals joining us since last week, and now have over 2,000 people subscribed!

Speaking of last week, the most clicked thing in our last newsletter was our list of some of the best pho spots in the TCs.

As always, here are a few spots I hit last week that are worth sharing:

• My Greek on Friday night was bumpin. I still don’t know why they’re not open later (5 days a week, 4-8:30pm).

• Shawarma House (next to Superstore on Lougheed) is great, and their falafels are fantastic (more on that below).

• Food by Fanta (in Langley) is an interesting spot for modern Thai fusion. Good food, but high price.

Alright, let’s jump in.

– Farhan

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😍 5 spots to try right now

🥗 The Yoga Chef: Plant-based salads, bowls, burgers, and more

🍗 GoGo Chicken: A solid spot for KFC

🥐 Pourquoi Pas Patisserie: Their desserts and pastries have us drooling

🇬🇷 Pita Pan: One of the best Greek spots

🍳 Grelhados: A great option for weekend brunch or daily dinner

Know a great place we should add here? Reply back and let us know!

DOME DINING

The Luna Dome Dining Experience is here

Some think it’s gimmicky, others love it. But it’s here in Port Moody.

Running from Fridays to Sundays from now until Dec 23, you can experience the Luna Dome Dining Experience, a 5-course dinner in a private, intimate, and “magical” dome.

Get picked up from the Rocky Point Boat Ramp and boated up Indian Arm to Camp Howdy.

Book now (looks like most spots are gone) through Open Table.

GOOD EATS

Best Italian in the TCs

There are a ton of Italian spots in the Tri-Cities. If you’re feeling pizza, pasta, or anything else delicious, here are some spots to try out:

• Doppio Zero (Coquitlam)

• Famoso (Coquitlam)

• Golden Boot (Coquitlam)

• Jimoco (Poco)

• Osteria Povera (Port Moody)

• Spacca Napoli (Port Moody)

• That Place (Coquitlam)

Did we miss one? What’s your favourite?

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📣 What people are talking about

• Saboos is “absolutely wonderful”

• Don’t sleep on the falafel from Shawarma House

• Where to buy frozen dim sum?

• Where to find restaurants serving bulgogi?

• Italian restaurants in the TCs?

• Find lobster rolls at Saint Germain in Coquitlam Centre

• The Other Guys Pizza and Pasta have “tasty, large portions”

• Has anyone tried Hellcrust Pizza?

• Where can you buy a bucket of hummus?

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🗞 News

ICYMI: There’s a new Indian spot opening in Austin Heights. Delight Bite Catering has taken over the JTL Chicken World location (corner of Austin and Marmont) next to Soup Plus.

🗓 Events

HollyDaze: After their successful inaugural event last year, Austin Heights BIA is bringing HollyDaze back this Saturday from 4-9pm. It’s happening on the south side of Austin Avenue, between Nelson and Marmont. You’ll find food trucks, musicians, carolers, local vendors, games, and more.

Local hockey: Coquitlam Express play back-to-back nights this weekend. Friday at 7pm vs Powell River and Saturday at 7pm vs Surrey. Find tickets.

Port Moody Winter Farmers Market: Every Sunday from 10am-2pm at the Port Moody Rec Complex (300 Ioco Road).

🤝 Job postings

Here’s who’s hiring in and around the TCs!

Restaurant Manager at Sushi Town

Server Assistant at Earls Poco

Barista at Doughnut Love

Barista at CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice

Barista and Cashier at Waves (Port Moody)

Barista at Waves (Poco)

Server at Earls (Brentwood)

Customer Service Rep at Maple Ridge Liquor Store

Hiring in the Tri-Cities? Reply back and let us know!

📷️ Post of the week

Falafels at Shawarma House

“Not many here make falafel fresh to order” – Mike K.

That’s it!

Thanks for stopping on today. Hope you enjoyed what you saw and found a new spot to visit.

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