bin 4 Burger lounge, Victoria, B.C.

Having to return to visit my Vascular Surgeon following major surgery, we stayed at the same Hotel Don lived in for two weeks while visiting me. He ate at this Restaurant and raved about it. Tonight he is taking me here to try it out as well. He said if you don’t go early you won’t get in and he was right.

Our server, Emily, was a real delight. She offered suggestions and was attentive but not hovering over us all the time. We placed our order and waited for dinner.

Don and I both ordered the Wild Mushroom Burger  and I ordered  a glass of wine and Don ordered his Beer. I think for me, the first little disappointment is when the wine arrived and was barely above room temperature but I let this go.

The burgers arrived and, for me, the garlic/truffle was so over powering it was basically inedible. Don said it could not have been the same cook in the kitchen as these were not the same quality or flavour he had when he ate here. Neither one of us ate much of these.

To overcome the garlic/truffle taste, we ordered a Chocolate Torte to share. It was delicious but did not cover the previous taste.

Again, the bright light in this tonight, was our server, Emily. Thanks for your assistance and smiles.

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Calico Cat Tea House, Nanaimo

About a month ago, two of our daughters came over to help us unpack (horrific job). As a treat, we took them to the Calico Cat Tea House for lunch.   This is so delightful and not just for the ladies.

The menu is wonderful. You order what you want and how you want it. No fuss, no rolled eyes and only smiles. The servings are more than generous.

Salads, sandwiches and fresh soups abound. Beverages went the gammit from water to sodas to wine. We went inside to look at the treasures they have on hand; souvenirs, different tea cups, tea pots. It is truly a special place.

The patio is full of the largest baskets of flowers you could ever imagine and the grounds are immaculate. Fruit bearing trees, flowering shrubs, The day we were there, it was packed with patrons.

When our third daughter came out about a week ago, we planned her visit with trips here and there, thinking the last day we would take her to the Calico Cat for lunch. How sad we were to find they were closed. They are closed Monday and Tuesday. Drat!

If you are in this area, don’t pass it by. It is so unique and wonderful.

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