Happy 96th, Peter!

We got invited to a Birthday Party. Our dear friend and wine companion, Peter, was celebrating his 96th birthday! Peter is on top of his game, and by that I mean Golf. Peter can shoot a round of golf and score lower than his age. He is also very particular about his wine selections.

The invitation was for a formal diner at the Fabulous Pat Quin Restaurant. Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar is a well‑known steak and seafood spot located just a short drive from White Rock, in Tsawwassen (Delta), BC. Overlooks the Tsawwassen Springs golf course.

We had a private room surrounded by  glass wine racks...There were 14 of us, including Peter and His lovely wife, June. Our friendly and extremely good server was a young Lady named Noel! Her pleasant manot contributed to the enjoyment of the meal.

The meal started with appetizers selected by June!

Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip 
Three Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Tortilla Chips 

PQ’s Famous Wings 19.95
Honey Garlic, Hot, Salt & Pepper or Whiskey BBQ

Two delicious selections!

There was, of course, wine!

Raymi Cabernet Sauvignons from Chile
Matua  Sauvignon from New Zealand.
Moraine Estate Pinot Gris from BC

There was one other red , however i was enjoying the white wines and did not see what the first red selection was.

The restaurant offeror's a wide menu providing a difficult time choosing! My dear wife Barbara selected the Ceasar salad with Prawns. I selected my favorite a Beef dip. It came with perhaps the best fries I have ever tasted.

Many of the other guests selected the Cabernet Braised Short Ribs. The lady to my right loved her Pesto Cream Grocchi.

A most delicioud Chocolate Cake rounded out the meal.

It was an amazing meal.

 

Happy Thanksgiving

Barbara and I were invited to join  group of Ladies for a pre Thanksgiving day celebration. We all decided to try a popular, but small Cafe, called Morrison. They have two locations: one at the Five Corners in White Rock and the other in Ocean Park just a few blocks down the road. Only the Ocean Park Location offered a Turkey Dinner.

There were pros and cons to the diner. First excellent parking. We got the spot right next to the door. Con, although they presented us with a menu , we were told the Kitchen was only offering the Turkey diner and nothing else. They even denied a request by out Vegetarian Friend.

The ladies all ordered strawberry milkshakes, a house specialty! I went with the Jackson Triggs Pinot Grigio. A very good choice. A very good Pinot Grigio is crisp, clean, and beautifully refreshing — the kind of white wine that feels effortless but still shows real craftsmanship. At its best, Pinot Grigio delivers bright citrus, green apple, pear, and a subtle mineral edge, all wrapped in high, mouth‑watering acidity.

The meal came a little two quickly served on plastic square plates. The turkey was shredded and covered in gravy, The carrots so though even a knife could not cut through them. The mash potatoes cold. A disappointing meal. Even a bigger let down when the bill came. Definitely and over priced meal!!

But the company was good!!

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