Eataly

...is the Italian food mecca located at 200 Fifth Avenue in NYC's Flatiron District.

I tried one of their hot paninis - mortadella, mustard and robiola. It was okay, but not great for $8.08.

I also had an Italian soda for $1.98.

Pourhouse - Vancouver

...is located in Vancouver's Gaslight District at 162 Water Street. The inside is dark and old timey and reminded me of a speakeasy.

I started with a Bittercup cocktail (CA$12) which was indeed bitter.

Then a Crab Louie salad appetizer (CA$16) which was very good and light.

For my entree I ordered the Ling Cod (CA$22) which was just okay and the potato puree was salty.

For dessert I tried the Treacle Tart (CA$8) which was not sweet at all - it tasted like pecan pie without the pecans or brown sugar.

Refuel - Vancouver

...is located in Vancouver's Kitsilano area at 1944 West 4th Avenue.

It's a minimalist, bright casual restaurant.

I had an iced tea (CA$3.95) and started with the Crispy Pork Ribs (CA$8) which were good and crispy. And then the Fried Chicken with Whole Wheat waffles and salted watermelon (CA$18). The fried chicken was good, but not as crispy as I like it. The waffles were thin and just okay.

Rain City Grill - Vancouver

...is located in Vancouver's English Bay section.

They have a 2 course prix-fixe lunch for CA$22. I had a raspberry iced tea (CA$2.95) and the grilled caeser salad (asiago, caesar dressing, croutons) and mussels. Both were very good.

Then I topped it off with a berry tart with lavender ice cream (CA$8.50) - yum.

Tim Horton's - Vancouver

...I visited one of the many Tim Horton's in Vancouver...this one was on Robson Street in the downtown area. I tried a cinnamon donut and hot tea (CA$2.35).

Prospect Point Cafe - Vancouver

...is located in Vancouver's Stanley Park at 2099 Beach Avenue.

I had a lemonade (CA$3), warm salad salmon (CA$18.99) and a dish of maple ice cream (CA$4).

The view is spectacular (it's the highest point in Stanley Park) and the food is pretty good too.

Dessert Truck

I finally caught up with the Dessert Truck in NYC's East Village on Third Avenue near Astor Place.

I tried the chocolate bread pudding with bacon custard sauce ($6) which won in the Food Network's "Bobby Flay Throwdown". It was yummy and moist, more like a cake than bread pudding.

The bacon sauce was not as flavorful as I expected.