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You’d think that living in a coastal city, like Vancouver, in a country founded by Brits, we’d be practically tripping over all the fish and chip shops. But they aren’t all that easy to come by. Luckily for us, perched on a floating pile of wood in Steveston Harbour, Richmond, there’s Pajo’s — home to some fine fish and chips.

If you don’t already have something planned for this weekend, you might want to check out Vancouver’s annual gastrofest: EAT! Vancouver. Rub shoulders with celebrity chefs and sample appetizer-size portions of signature recipes from local restaurants such as Big Al’s Soul Food or Dona Cata at appetizer-size prices ($1 to $4).

It runs from May 22 to 24 at BC Place Stadium and tickets are $15 per adult, but you can save $3 off an adult ticket if you purchase it online. Visit eat-vancouver.com to learn more.

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Yakko Sushi Express is a hidden gem on Kingsway in Burnaby, housed in what I believe used to be a bubble-tea house at one time. Tre and I used to frequent the original Yakko located in Station Square at Metrotown way back in the day. The previous owner/chef was a friendly, older Japanese gentleman who knew how to make good sushi and some mean salmon teriyaki. But the owner decided to sell the business and move on. We haven’t returned since, but had a hankering for sushi and figured we’d check out how the new owners have carried on the Yakko name.

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Draped in lime green paint with a distinctive faux-pagoda like cutout façade, Sawasdee Thai on Main Street offers up simple Thai fare in a casual environment.

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Solly’s is a bakery and deli that, according to their website, offers a variety of traditional Jewish baked goods and deli items. They’re usually known for their bagels, and although the bagels are decent–it’s Solly’s cinnamon rolls that keep me coming back.