Here we go-
The other day I decided to stop at Moxie's downtown on West Georgia for their advertised $3 Margarita Thursdays. So i'm like "Ok, it's a good deal let's go see what they have to offer on the side of this Margarita." I entered the place at a very non busy hour. However there was no greeting, no hostess, no one acknowledging there were guests to be seated. So we decided after a good 7 mins of being invisible to seat ourselves in the booth section. We placed our order and the Margaritas were great, super tasty and refreshing just like one should be. We had the Hawaiian Honey and Mango Margarita.
We then got our food, I had the Grilled Cheese and Lobster Sandwich. Looked really good and the first bite was actually great...except for then I turned the sandwich around and see a section of mold on the grilled bread. I notify the waiter (who was very courteous) and his face just turned red in embarrassment as he offered to bring the menu back to me to select something else. I declined respectfully since I had lost my appetite. I'm a pretty reasonable client in a restaurant, though I have never worked in the industry I understand it can be a difficult job and never gave them a hard time but C'MON! Mold? Completely unacceptable standards!
Behold- The Grilled Cheese, Lobster & Mold Sandwich- Mmmm!
Wasabi Tuna Tartar
What's really too bad is that they have a pretty great dish called Wasabi Tuna Tartar. It's Tuna sashimi bits mixed with a bit of wasabi and other ingredients like avocado, served with crisp thin baguette chips. My thoughts were immediately how could I ever return to a place that served me moldy bread for anything? Especially a raw dish like the Tartar! It was really good but after that awful experience I think I will get my Tartar fix elsewhere seeing as I do not have a lack of choice in this city. I'll let you guys decide, although I'm sure you're with me on this one!
On to the GOOD EATS!
I was running errands downtown last week and needed something quick, fast and for whatever reason I was really craving a good hot dog. I look around and saw this place that I had yet to try called Dougie Dog on Granville Street. Supposedly this place is good as per all these celebrity endorsers posted on their wall. Celebrities like Zach Efron and Jason Alexander love the joint and I had to see what the hype was about.
I ordered their specialty house made Butterscotch Root Beer (pictured above). It is sooo good. The best root beer I've had. It's got this sweet butterscotch aroma to it with a crisp, peppy finish. Really different for a softdrink, but good different. For the dog, I ordered the Coney Island Dog, which is their signature dog topped with house made chili, onions and mustard. I thought it was really tasty and nothing like I've had here in Vancouver...it's more like American food. As much I liked the Coney Island Dog, I think next time I'll take it the traditional way without all the toppings because their sausage dog itself, is really delicious...almost like a breakfast sausage but still more savory like a hot dog should be. The owner of the place is a very passionate guy who rocks this bleach blond hair do (you can't miss it). He's very hands on with his business and interacts with his clients the way an owner should. Awesome service, and although he was very busy he still made sure to waive us off as we left and thanked us for coming in. Now that's a good way to ensure returning business! Good service but most importantly- Good food!
PS- They've got a dog dedicated to our hometown boys- The Kanucks Dog which is:
"This delicious and colorful creation, inspired by the Canucks logo, includes 2 strips of bacon, an all natural wiener, melted cheese, neon green relish, and mustard - plus a healthy sprinkling of ketchup chips." Go get yours while the Nucks are in the Finals! If they win the cup it will remain on their permanent menu!
The Coney Island Dog with a side of homemade fries.
www.dougiedog.com
1011 Granville Street
