🍽 I need a party tray

Hey foodies!

Happy 2024, and welcome back to another edition of the tastiest email you’ll get all week.

We were in the ice cream mood yesterday and hit up Vashti Rose. Now, I love Rocky Point, and it was the first ice cream shop we visited when we moved out here, but I think I’m going to give the edge to Vashti in terms of best in town.

What do you think? Who makes the best ice cream in the Tri-Cities? Weigh in below!

Okay spoons down, let’s go.

– Farhan

P.S. The most clicked thing in last week’s newsletter was the story about Texas Smoke BBQ opening in the Tri-Cities. But.. more on that below.

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😍 5 spots to try right now

🥣 Un Pho Get A Bowl: It’s in the name

🥟 Afang Chinese Cuisine: Try their wonton soup

🍜 Honjin Ramen: When it’s cold out

🥶 I Am Pho: Great for when I Am Cold

🍷 The One Sixty: When you need some wine on Wednesdays

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

ONE OF THE BEST

Coquitlam is home to the #3 doughnut shop in Metro Van

Justin McElroy is notorious for ranking things in British Columbia. The CBC municipal affairs reporter ranks everything from the best beaches to the best municipal flags. He’s now ranked the best doughnuts in Metro Vancouver, and Coquitlam’s Doughnut Love was named the 3rd best in the entire region!

Read more and then see the list of the top 10 doughnut shops in Metro Vancouver.

OPEN NEARBY

Texas Smoke BBQ open Tri-Cities location near Tri-Cities

Last week’s news that Texas Smoke BBQ was opening in the Tri-Cities was, er, a bit off. The company said they were coming here soon and had carnivores drooling at the news.

But they got their geography mixed up and actually opened at the Pitt Meadows Food Truck Spot (about 20-45 minutes away from Coquitlam Centre).

So you’ll have to travel a bit further than expected if you’re in the mood for ribs and brisket!

Find out more about their nearby location.

PARTY LIKE IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Where to get sushi party trays

It’s Joanne Wong’s birthday at the end of January and she’s wondering where to get some good sushi party trays (esp now that Sushi Koo is gone). Here’s what the ETC community is recommending!

• Kosho (Poco)

• Sushi California (Coquitlam)

• Sushi Mi (Poco)

• Yoko Sushi (Coquitlam)

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📣 What people are talking about

• “We’ll be back pho sure” to Mr Pho

• Where to find local hot sauces?

• Any restaurants have seafood towers?

• The sweet potato bun at Good Morning Bakery is “out of this world”

• Kai Sushi in Poco is yummy

• Where to go for a birthday lunch?

• What restaurants serve sablefish?

• Milaap Indian Cuisine never disappoints

P.S. sorry if you’re not on Facebook and missing out on these!

🗞 News

Rising costs: The $8 burger at Save On Foods Sunwood Square Mall is now $9.99

New spot: The old Kam Ding location is now a Korean Chinese restaurant. It’s now open and you can find their menu online.

Closed down: The WINGS location in Coquitlam (at North Road) has quietly shut down. They still have a location in Port Moody if you’re looking.

ICYMI: Michael Bublé loves Orrange! 🧡 

ICYMI: IGA parent company opening new Asian supermarket in Port Moody

🗓 Events

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

The Collective Markets Warehouse Sale: Shop deals up to 80% off your favourite local brands on Saturday, Jan 27 from 10am-4pm (in Port Moody).

🤝 Job postings

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

Produce Clerk at Safeway Poco

Online Shopper at Thrifty (Port Moody)

Barista/All Rounder at Little Beans Play Cafe

Barista at Waves (Port Moody)

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

📷️ Post of the week

The lobster roll at Gordon Ramsay Burger

That’s it!

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

Before you go, we’d love to know…