I took a quick trip to Carbonear this afternoon to pick up a package. I capitalized on the opportunity to visit one of the restaurants who is in a Burger Battle during the towns winter carnival. Some of the best food establishments in the community of Carbonear has presented their burgers for culinary judgment. I think this is amazing and I hope it is well attended. All restaurants need some help in the non-tourist season, so hats off to the organizers ..read more

115 George Street West, St. John’s Newfoundland I always like visiting Exile Restaurant, located in the Jag Hotel. Smiling gentlemen greet you at the door and open it for you (obviously). The restaurant appeals to the senses, the music, the décor, and the lighting all heighten your experience. and that is before we were even ..read more

Its always nice to go on vacation in your home province of Newfoundland and Labrador. There is plenty to see and do including the culture, scenery, trails, festival and of course the food!! When we plan our vacations, good accommodations is a must, and so is good food. Ironically , the Down Home Delights Restaurant ..read more

The first thing I noticed when entering the restaurant was the smell, I inhaled in deeply, the aroma of the freshly cooked beef filled the air. I was off to a good start ..read more

Birthdays are always a good excuse to visit a nice restaurant and enjoy an evening with family. November 9th just happened to be our son’s Kaegan’s 20th. We deliberated for a few days on where we could go to celebrate. I decided to ask my friends on Facebook, I did receive a few recommendations, especially ..read more

Who doesn’t like brunch, or lunch or dinner!!? The Bagel Café does it all (including breakfast). My family have been going to this place for years, but only now, have I had the opportunity to blog about it. This café has so much character, the décor is hard to describe, maybe whimsical ? eclectic ..read more

I have been told by friends and family that I have to check out the Rec Room at the Avalon Mall. Well, I did, and I have to say , the place is interesting. Interesting not in a negative manner, but in a explorative kind of way. This huge space appeals to the senses, in ..read more

I have missed this place. The Mad Rock Café, located in the east end of Bay Roberts is a treasure in my back yard. It is a charming little café filled with character. The room is small, rustic and filled with the aroma of home cooked food. One would never think that a restaurant in ..read more

The past 19 to 20 months have been interesting to say the least. The pandemic has forced us to re-think how we live and how we mentally survive. Precautions and restrictions have kept us close to home. No distant vacations. We have been asked to “staycation”, support local, and rightfully so. It has given me ..read more

There is an abundance of places to eat and drink downtown St. John’s. There are huge offerings of local craft beer and in-house made food that showcases the creativity of the brew masters and chefs of our province. In a year filled with uncertainty, especially in the service industry, the east end of St. John’s ..read more