Tri-City Eater's Choice 2023

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TheTri-City News is proud to announce the winners of its inaugural Eater’s Choice contest. Eater’s Choice salutes the best restaurants and other hospitality businesses in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, by highlighting readers’top foodie destinations in the region. Among other things, the contest sought to discover whereTri-Cities residents most prefer to dine out, where they get their musthave ingredients and what their favourite local craft brewery is Readers were invited to vote on a minimum of 10 categories to be eligible for a chance to win $500 in local Eater’s Choice gift cards to Tri-Cities restaurants and pubs.

From big chains to hidden gems, the contest results paint a picture of the rich diversity of the local food scene Congratulations to all the 2023 winners.We hope you will keep this publication handy when deciding your next outing to aTri-Cities restaurant, pub, coffee shop or food store.

C E L E B R AT I N G O U R B E S T !
2023
✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE
B1 THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 TRICITYNEWS.COM

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for voting us as the community-minded restaurant. It is an honor and a privilege to serve our community, and we are thrilled to have your recognition and support. At our restaurant, we pride ourselves on not only providing delicious meals but also on giving back to our community. We believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment to foster togetherness, support local causes, and make a positive impact.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude... for voting us as best community-minded restaurant. It is an honor and a privilege to serve our community, and we are thrilled to have your recognition and support.

At our restaurant, we pride ourselves in not only providing delicious quality meals, but also giving back. We believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment to foster togetherness and positivity. Thank you once again for your vote. We look forward to continuing to serve our community with integrity, commitment, and passion.

B2 TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 2754 BARNET HWY, COQUITL 604-464-7656 WWW.PASTAPOLO.COM
2754 BARNET HWY., COQUITLAM 604-464-7656 WWW.PASTAPOLO.COM
Thank you once again for your vote, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community with integrity, commitment, and passion.
Italian Restaurant AND Community-Minded Restaurant ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE Casual
Italian at it’s Finest

› TRI-CITIES FAVOURITES

BAKERY

★ Europe Bakery & Deli

BEST NOODLES

★ Noodlebox

BEST PATIO

★ Gillnetter Pub

BEST STOCKED RESTAURANT

★ John B Pub

BEST VIEW

★ Boathouse

BRAZILIAN RESTAURANT

★ Rio Steakhouse

BREAKFAST

★ Cora Breakfast & Lunch

BRUNCH

★ The Hard Bean Brunch Co.

BUBBLE TEA

★ Ninja

BUSINESS LUNCH

★ Cactus Club Cafe

CAESAR COCKTAIL

★ The Keg Steakhouse

CAESAR SALAD

★ Earls

CATERING COMPANY

★ Christine’s Catering

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

★ The Hard Bean Brunch Co.

CHEESE

★ Thrifty Foods

CHINESE RESTAURANT

★ Woking Dragon

$500

IN RESTAURANT GIFT CARDS

Congratulations Jodie McNeice and thank you to everyone for taking the time to vote

- Watch for your chance next year!

B3 THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 TRICITYNEWS.COM Alsovoted favouriteSport BarandPlace forWings!
B4 TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 2510 St. John’ s St. Port Moody See our menu at www.facebook.com/saintstgrill CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 604-937-7477 Jay Smith • Fine Dining • Overall Service • Romantic Dinner • Steak • Fine Dining • Restaurant Wine Selection • Fine Dining • Romantic Dinner • Overall Service • Family Events • Steak ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE Thank you Tri-Cities for voting us #1 Located in: Sunwood Square 3025 Lougheed Hwy, Unit 390, Coquitlam (778) 285-8577 I www.chezcora.com 2023 › TRI-CITIES FAVOURITES Thank you Tri-Cities for voting us your Favourite place for Breakfast!

› TRI-CITIES FAVOURITES

CHOCOLATE SHOP

★ Cocoaro Craft Chocolate

COCKTAIL BAR/LOUNGE

★ Provincial Spirits

COFFEE SHOP

★ JJ Bean

COMFORT FOOD

★ The Coquitlam Grill

COMMUNITY-MINDED RESTAURANT

★ Pasta Polo

COOKING CLASSES

★ EdenWest Gourmet

CRAFT BEER BREWERY

★ Yellow Dog Brewing Co.

DELI

★ Arctic Meats

DISTILLERY/SPIRITS

★ Provincial Spirits

DOG-FRIENDLY

★ Patina Brewing Co.

DONAIR

★ Donair Affair

DONUT SHOP

★ Doughnut Love

EGGS BENNY

★ The Hard Bean Brunch Co.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY

★ Red Robin

FAST FOOD

★ McDonald’s

FAVOURITE BARTENDER

★ Tony @ Cat & Fiddle Pub

FINE DINING RESTAURANT

★ Saint St Grill

FOOD TRUCK

★ Mama Said

FOR LARGE GROUPS

★ Earls

FRIED CHICKEN

★ Chicko Chicken

FRIES

★ Five Guys

FROZEN YOGURT

★ WonderlandYogurt

FUN ATMOSPHERE

★ Cactus Club Cafe

FUSION RESTAURANT

★ Kurumba

GELATO SHOP

★ Matteos

GLUTEN-FREE BAKERY

★ Cafe Delish

GREEK RESTAURANT

★ My GreekTaverna

HAPPY HOUR

★ Cactus Club Cafe

HOT CHOCOLATE

★ Waves Coffee House

ICE CREAM SHOP

★ Rocky Point Ice Cream

INDIAN RESTAURANT

★ The Bombay Restaurant

ITALIAN RESTAURANT

★ Pasta Polo

JAPANESE RESTAURANT

★ Sushi On KITCHENWARE

★ EdenWest Gourmet

KOREAN RESTAURANT

★ Oz Korean Cuisine LIQUOR STORE (INDEPENDENT)

★ Port Moody Liquor Store

B5 THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 TRICITYNEWS.COM APortCoquitlam InstitutionSince1979! EUROPE BAKERY&DELI europebakery.ca 604-942-5955 2552 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam Doughnuts, Pastries, Bread & More - Made Fresh Daily! Thankyoutoourwonderfulcustomersforvoting usyourfavoriteBakeryintheTri-Cities! ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE Smoothie/Juice Bar 259A Newport Drive, Newport Village, Port Moody taste the difference OLIVETHEBEST.CA ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE Olive Oil

› TRI-CITIES FAVOURITES

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

★ John B Pub

MARTINI

★ The Keg Steakhouse

MEAT STORE/BUTCHER

★ Meridian Meats

MEXICAN RESTAURANT

★ Originals Café Mexicana

NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB

★ John B Pub

NEW RESTAURANT

(UNDER ONE YEAR)

★ On & Off Kitchen & Bar

NICEST WAIT STAFF

★ Patina Brewing Co.

NUTS

★ Ayoub’s Dried Fruits & Nuts

OLIVE OIL

★ Olive the Best

ORGANIC FOODS

★ City Avenue Market

PANCAKES

★ Big Flat Pancake Co.

PASTA

★ The Golden Boot

PATISSERIE

★ Pourquoi Pas

PERSIAN RESTAURANT

★ Pasargad Restaurant

PHO/VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT

★ Pho 99

POKE

★ Steve’s Poke Bar

More

Since 2006, we have been focused on providing incredible food, innovative menus and remarkable customer service to our clients across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. From corporate meetings and events to weddings, intimate dinners and our convenient Bags-2-Go program, we will provide you with a catering experience that will exceed your expectations.

B6 TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 COQUITLAM 1121 Austin Ave. 604.931.2468 PORT COQUITLAM 2233 McAllister Ave 604.942 1200 www.meneds.ca THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING US AS YOUR BEST PLACE FOR PIZZA IN ALL THE TRI-CITIES! ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE
than just food. WeareyourVancouver&LowerMainlandcateringpartner.
Thank you for choosing us as your Best Caterer in all the Tri-cities! 2821SpringStreet PortMoody,BC,V3H4C6 P:604-461-6333 E:Christine@christinecatering.com ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE www.locations.redrobin.com/bc/coquitlam/279/ Thank you so much for voting us FAMILY FAVORITE! Families are our Favorites too, see you soon! 3000 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam 604-941-8650 ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE

› TRI-CITIES FAVOURITES

POUTINE

★ Costco

PRIME RIB

★ The Keg Steakhouse

PRODUCE

★ Langley Farm Market

PUB FARE

★ John B Pub

QUICK HEALTHY LUNCH

★ The Chopped Leaf

RAMEN

★ Sho Bu Ramen

RESTAURANT WINE SELECTION

★ Saint St Grill

ROMANTIC SETTING

★ The Boathouse

SEAFOOD MARKET

★ Inlet Seafoods

SIGNATURE BURGER

★ White Spot (Legendary Burger)

SIGNATURE COFFEE

★ C Market

SIGNATURE PIZZA

★ Me-n-Ed’s

SIGNATURE SUSHI ROLL

★ Sushi On SMOOTHIE/JUICE BAR

★ Squish Juicery

SPECIALTY CAKE SHOP

★ Cassandra Cake Co

SPECIALTY FOOD STORE

★ Pomme Natural Market

SPICES

★ Fruiticana

SPORTS BAR

★ Cat & Fiddle Pub

TACOS

★ Taps andTacos

TAKE & BAKE MEALS

★ M&M Food Market

TEA

★ Unmediocre General Store

THAI RESTAURANT

★ Ma Now

VEGAN-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

★ TheYoga Chef

VEGGIE BURGER

★ A&W - Beyond Burger

WINGS

★ Cat & Fiddle Pub

B7 THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 TRICITYNEWS.COM ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE 946 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam 604-525-5351 mygreektaverna2020 @gmail.com mygreektaverna.com Thank you for voting us as your favourite Greek Restaurant! Handcrafted Doughnuts Made with Love 107 - 1655 Como LakeAve 604-492-2456 • doughnutlove.ca to all of those that voted for Doughnut Love We are so grateful! ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ FAVOURITE RESTAURANT 2023 ✁ Thank You! To show our appreciation... HERE SA SPECIAL OFFER FOR JUST $500 ENJOYANY DOUGHNUT AND 12OZ COFFEE OR ESPRESSO BEVERAGE of your choice One coupon pe person Must present coupon Expi es June 30 2023 604.474.4387 #105 - 1196 Lansdowne Drive I Coquitlam ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE We want to thank our wonderful customers for their votes and support! ...for great food and service. We’ll satisfy your hunger with our convenient ready to eat meals, local BC products, and fresh offerings from our full service seafood, m , b e , d i a d produce departments See you soon! Eat happy Port Moody: 170 Brew St 1.800.667.8280 thriftyfoods.com Thank You Tri-Cities For Choosing Us As Your Favourite Cheese Destination

A Big Thank You

to our wonderful customers for voting for us as your Favourite Deli.

We greatly appreciate your continued support. Here at Arctic Meat and Sausage, we proudly guarantee the freshness of all our products, including our deli meats and

products, which WE MAKE LOCALLY, RIGHT HERE.

Presented by

1606 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam Follow our Facebook page for tips, recipes, & more! facebook.com/ArcticMeatSausage arcticmeat.ca ✦ VOTED TRI-CITIES ✦ 2023 FAVOURITE City of Port Coquitlam May Days Business of the Year 2023 Arctic Meats & Sausage
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