Men's Monday

(This Shit) Cray Kitchen + Bar

A couple of weeks ago I was invited by a very good friend of mine to a tasting at a new restaurant opening up in Vancouver. With free food at stake, I happily obliged without any hesitation. Little did I know I was in for a big treat.
We warmed up our tummies with a chicken and sausage gumbo followed by seasoned cajun fries as our appetizers.The next dish was a basket of delicious cod nuggets which were the perfect amount of crispy on the outside and tenderness and juicy on the inside. My mouth is salivating all over again...

Then came the feast: 2 pounds of crawfish, 2 pounds of shrimp,  and 1 pound of clam accompanied with seasoned potatoes and corn. I've never had crawfish before and that in itself was a fun experience. Although there were endless amounts of shellfish covering the surface of our table, the stand out for me was the seasoned corn on the cob. I just could not get enough!!! ...and yes, I did ask for seconds.

Located on one of Vancouver's busiest streets, Cray Kitchen + Bar is the perfect location to catch the game on any one of their plasma screen TVs, catch up with friendss, or grab a drink; all while chowing down on some good ol' Louisiana style home cooking (and probably laughing at each other while doing it...it's a messy job). The decor which includes starfish and shells strewn across a bed of netting along the walls, some clever signage, brick, and vaulted ceilings framed with old wood gives it a warm beachy feel.
But be warned when choosing your spices for the XXX hot sauce is not one to fool around with but if you're up for a spicy challenge, dig in!
Doors opened on June 20th so if you're looking for a fun, new, modern and delicious place to eat, Cray Kitchen + Bar is definitely one to give a shot! So check it out and...

                                                                 "Get Cray!"

 

  

  

 

#MusicMonday

This played at a club I went to the other night in Toronto 

and I almost lost all control of my senses as a 

shriek of excitement escaped my lungs and my body went into a 

full fledged flailing spasm of what I think was some for of dancing.

R.I.P Whitney <3

Jer, xo

Men's Monday

EAT! (your heart out) VANCOUVER

This past weekend we attended the tenth annual EAT!Vancouver festival at B.C. Place Stadium and aside from adding a LOT couple of inches to our waist span, we had the opportunity to learn a lot about some of the local foods produced close to home while treating our taste buds to a party a long the way!
If learning was this delicious, maybe I wouldn't procrastinate so much. Professors, take note. 

 Once I got my media pass, there was NOTHING holding me back
from all the calories I was about to ingest. 

 Watching the Western Canadian Regional Barista Championships.

Yea, I didn't know this existed either... 

An example of some of the products made and offered here in B.C.

The basil pesto vinaigrette was to die for!

1 of the MANY salmon exhibits offered at the festival. What did you you expect?

IT'S VANCOUVER!

P.S. If you've never had maple syrup marinated candy salmon, you might as well be dead.

Five stages were set up around the stadium for tastings and seminars. Depending on your interests, you could be sampling from dozens of different cheeses or learning about international cooking from world renowned chefs; or even listening to Vancouver's own Iron Chef Rob Feenie give a seminar at the Foot Network Celebrity stage.

Which seminar did we attend?
The wine tasting seminar of course...followed by the beer & food pairing seminar right after...

Nothing like a little afternoon buzz to get the day rolling in the right direction. #Guilty

See you next year!

#MusicMonday

 

 "I have seen all i need to roam free, within these streets.
Climbing up walls that are never too tall, feeds my soul."
                                      -Greg Holden

Jer xo

Simple Inspiration...

Move

Learn

Eat

Rick Mereki and his team put together 3 short films that touch upon three simple words, and make them amazing. It makes me want to pack a bag, go to the airport, close my eyes and pick the most random place in the world, go, eat food, and hang out with the locals!

Kat, B, & Nita, xo

Something with a view?

Kat here!
So great news Vancity, I checked the weather forecast for the next week and I saw something I have yet to see so far this year. SUN ALL WEEK?!

Us three girls have all been so busy doing our own thing, but with August knocking on the door (indicating that there is ONE - I repeat ONE - more month of summer freedom left) I've decided that I'm going to drag get the girls together and visit our fave patios in Vancouver.

Here's where you can find us:

chill winston - gastown

a patio for people watching, one of the best spots for vibe and atmosphere

local public eatery - kits

great view of one of the world's sexiest beaches - kits beach!!!  chill, relaxed, amazing.

havana - commercial drive

admire the adorable pups being walked on the drive and the beautiful art displayed in the gallery inside

the keg - yaletown

unbelievable rooftop patio - fireplaces, skybar, yaletown view...... need I say more?

joe fortes - robson st

seafood, fine wine, and a rooftop garden - bliss!

water st. cafe - gastown

dine to the sight and sound of gastown's iconic steamclock.... you may recognize this one from the movie 'Love Happens' - what up hollywood!

bridges - granville island

patio literally on the water. enough said.

goldfish - yaletown

quaint tables amongst a garden, c'est comme le français, non? can't forget the cozy lounge couches, pillows and candles for late night... why yes, i'll take a glass of wine.

All of these restaurants are phenomenal in their own unique ways (obviously because we're featuring them!), and you can be sure that the food is delicious and more most importantly the drinks are always pouring!
Let us know what you think, and if we missed your fave, tell us about it!

Bon appetit!

Kat, B, & Nita, xo