food

I went out to dinner in Vancouver last night. On the recommendation of friends we tried Vij's Fusion Indian Restaurant. To say it was great would be an understatement.

We had to wait an hour to get a table and they don't take bookings. But the wait was easy to pass with a drink in the bar and they bring around tasters to keep your appetite in check. A very nice touch. Once seated the food is timely and tasty with other small inclusions like Naan bread as standard. The atmosphere of Vij's was buzzing and the service was brilliant.

Grindz in Tauranga on 1st Ave make great food but best of all awesome coffee. They also sell coffee beans or ground from Fusion but I always get a fresh flat white in the morning.

Camden Market is Londons most popular open air market place and worth a visit if you are in London long enough. Camden is well known for it's markets, music, pubs, theatres and restaurants so there is something for everyone.

It is on the weekend that things come to life and you will notice a considerable jump in numbers of people there. So if you are traveling to London and can go during the week it is less crowed but there might not be as many stalls and market places open.

Pret a Manger, or Pret as the locals call it is a chain of fresh gourmet sandwiches in the UK (and in the US now maybe?). It isn't the cheapest but it is fast, fresh and tasty. There are plenty around so you won't have difficulty finding one. It's like the Starbucks of Sandwiches. And speaking of Coffee the Pret coffee is good, although this is an acquired taste. I like it, some friends don't.

There is another chain similar to Pret called EAT but I don't enjoy their food as much. Don't get me wrong, it's still good, just not quite as good.