🍽 Best upscale restaurants in the Tri-Cities

Hey foodies!

Welcome back to another edition of the tastiest email you’ll get all week.

One of my favourite things to do each week is visit the local farmers market (summer in Coquitlam, fall/winter in Port Moody) – it’s become the norm in my family. My daughter goes crazy for Ca Croustille’s croissants, and I’m always happy to see Paul the Mushroom Man (at least, that’s what I call him… his name is Paul, and he’s a man who sells mushrooms. So. Duh.)

Do you have a weekly shop you visit? Reply back and let me know, would love to check it out and share with others!

Alright, let’s jump in.

– Farhan

P.S. The most clicked thing in our last newsletter was the dome dining experience happening in Port Moody.

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Winner will be announced in November 30 newsletter.

Glow runs from now until December 30.

😍 5 spots to try right now

🥪 Soup Plus: Has some of the tastiest sandwiches in town

🌶️ Bombay Sweets: Has more than just sweets

🇵🇱 Izba Bistro: Brings an authentic taste of Europe

🧆 Shawarma House: Serves up delicious falafels

🍜 Chada Thai: A unique and tasty spot

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

NEW SUSHI SPOT

Miu Japanese Cuisine serves up “typical and creative sushi combos”

Behold, a new sushi spot! From the owners of I Love Sushi in Coquitlam, Miu opened in Poco earlier this summer, and it’s definitely a hidden gem.

From salmon and hamachi carpaccio to crispy oshi sushi and blue crab pasta, they have everything you’d ever want (and maybe more).

GOOD EATS

Best places for an upscale/fancy-ish meal

This post from Chelsey asking about upscale restaurants in the TCs sparked a ton of conversation, and a realization that “upscale” is very subjective.

Without including some of the usual favourites (The Keg, Cactus, etc), here are some of the upscale-ish / fancy-ish spots:

• Chameleon (Maple Ridge)

• Henry’s Kitchen (Port Moody)

• On & Off (Coquitlam)

• Osteria Povera (Port Moody)

• Saint St. Grill (Port Moody)

• The One Sixty (Port Moody)

Any we missed that should be on here?

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📣 What people are talking about

• Kosho Sushi is a great sushi spot in Poco

• Is “Milkis” good and worth buying?

• Best places to get wonton soup?

• Where can you find the best sourdough in the TCs?

• Best Greek catering or take-out spot?

• Authentic Sriracha is at T&T Coquitlam Centre

• Spacca Napoli is “delicious and authentic”

Want in on the conversation? Join our Facebook Group!

🗞 News

Andes Latin Foods in Port Moody now serves Venezuelan Arepas every weekend.

There’s talk (in another local FB group) that Livelyhood is closing. This seems to be false, and that the liquor store next door (Berezan Liquor Store) is closing instead. The restaurant group owns over a dozen restaurants and filed for creditor protection this summer. We’ll keep our eyes on this and update as we hear what’s going on.

In Vancouver restaurant news, Gastown’s beloved French brasserie Jules Bistro has announced it’s closing after more than 15 years.

🗓 Events

Deer Lake Winter Festival: From Friday to Sunday at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Shop from local artisans and take in the family-friendly winter shopping extravaganza.

Castle Park Elementary Sip and Shop Market: The second annual market returns to the Poco school on Friday from 5-9pm. Children welcome for the first hour, then 19+ after that.

Local hockey: Coquitlam Express play at home on Friday night - 7pm vs Langley Rivermen. Find tickets.

Lights at Lafarge: They’re back! Join the kick-off event Friday from 5-8pm.

Holiday Cheer at the Pier: Check out the free event on Saturday from 6-8pm at Rocky Point Pier. Festive lights will be turned on at 6:15pm.

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!

Busperson at Gordon Ramsay Burger

Deli Ambassador at Pomme Natural Market

Kitchen Helper at Nagano Japanese Restaurant

Cook at Shio Japanese Kitchen

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

📷️ Post of the week

“Highly recommend, even if you’re not a big mocha fan” – Adel Cotichini posting about Mochido

That’s it!

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

Before you go, we’d love to know…