Oh Mary

Opportunity knocked, and we came running. Our Bonus Daughter Mary called and invited us for lunch.

It just so happens we were dog-sitting in Ladner when the call came, and Mary was nearby in Tsawwassen. 

Bonus Daughter – Warm, affectionate term used for someone you love and treat like a daughter

We decide to meet at Pat Quinn Restaurants a classic West Coast steakhouse and seafood venue located at the Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course in Delta, BC. Named in honor of the late Canadian hockey icon and Vancouver Canucks legend Pat Quinn, it is popular among locals and travelers heading to or from the nearby Tsawwassen ferry terminal.

Led by Executive Chef Sumeet Kurmi, the kitchen serves a mix of classic steakhouse items, local Pacific seafood, and elevated pub-style favorites

Joining us for lunch was Mary's Mother Colleen  and good friend of 30 years from  Calgary. The staff needed a few minutes to set up a table near the door as two of the Ladies had difficulty walking. The wait was short and the fantastic hospitality began.

They have a large menu and took a few minutes to explore to help with this I ordered a Jackson-Triggs Resiling. I had heard that Pat's was the place for Chicken wings I chose the Teriyaki ..hmmmm good. Barbara had the Caesar salad.

The wine meet all expectations with bright notes of green apple, citrus (lemon and lime zest), white peach, and subtle floral or honeyed undertones.

We enjoyed the entire exxperience

 

Villa Marina

It was time to escape from the hundreds of BC wines I have been enjoying and trying something different.

I started in the local Government liquor store. Where for twenty or so minutes strolled through the Aisles  from Germany to Spain to Argentina.

I quickly skipped by bottle's over thirty dollars. That, I am afraid did not leave many choices. When nearing the end of the aisle, the name Villa Maria caught my eye. Without even checking the country. I told myself this was the one.

The one I selected was Villa Maria 2025 East Coast Chardonnay. 

In 1961, at just 21 years of age, Sir George Fistonich leased five acres of land from his father in Mangere, Auckland and started off with just an acre of vines. The first wine under the name Villa Maria in 1962 was made with grapes harvested from this block. Today, Villa Maria is a globally recognized and adored for its bold, expressive and exceptional New Zealand wines.Villa Maria is recognized as New Zealand’s Most Admired Wine Brand by Drinks International in 2015. State-of-the-art Hawkes Bay winery is opened in 2018.

Sadly Barbara and I were not impressed by the wine!