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Cactus Club, Nanaimo

Yesterday, Don kept telling me we were going out for dinner but after looking outside, it was pouring rain. I suggested to him we go another time but he insisted that I wasn’t made of sugar, so get your coat on, we’re going. Suzanne kept teasing me about my “hot date” and now I am really worried. The first thought is “what did I do?”.

Off we went and were seated by the fireplace, which was roaring  and was most comfortable. Rain? What rain?

I ordered my usual glass of wine and Don ordered his beer and then we perused the menu. It didn’t take me long to decide but Don usually takes a bit longer. He doesn’t just choose the same thing over and over like I normally do; he is much more selective.

Our delightful server, Kimeesha, came to take our order and even offered the choices of the day. We decided to go with our choices. Don ordered the Shrimp Spaghettini and I ordered the Feenie Burger, sans the onion and relish. Don loved his choice. I sampled it but found it far too spicy for me. I really like my burger. Don sampled it as agreed as well. So, after ALMOST finishing our choices, Don asked for Crème Brulee for dessert. (Our favourite choice anywhere) We were told they don’t have it but have Key Lime Pie, and two other choices. We picked the pie and two forks. Yup, we did and groaned all the way home. We have been so good since Christmas at what we ate and this was a real blow out. Now, today, we are back at being good.

The memory of last night’s treat will stay with my memory bank for a long time. Going out for a impromptu dinner with your bestest guy in the world, makes it truly a special time.

To tell you something cute…we had a lady here this morning measuring for new blinds. I offered up coffee and cupcakes for us. She refused and I told Don,’ your treat is in the kitchen Darling’.  He doesn’t like icing.

She said to me “how long have you been married?” I told her and she said ‘and you still like each other?” I thought that was really strange but shows just how lucky I am. True story.

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Cactus Club Hurrahs

As my husband is undergoing testing to see if he qualifies to be a recipient of a heart transplant, we were staying in Burnaby with daughter, Suzanne. It was also Don’s birthday so we picked the Cactus Club on Kingsway. We were met at the front  door by a lovely lady, Sasha, who promptly told us of the specials of the day (both food and drink).  This is so crucial to establishments. When  Daria appeared to take our order she explained the flavours and  textures of our orders as well as the drinks. You can tell if they have actually tasted the food or are just reciting what they have been told to say. Daria knew this inside and out. This lady has an incredible smile.

Suzanne and I had the salmon sandwich which is perfection on a plate with, of course, yam fries while Don had the shortrib sandwich and salad. He exclaimed the sandwich was also perfect in flavour and texture. Again this was as advertised.

From my blog you will note that my favourite signature drink is a martini and chocolate is the #1. Daria explained that one called “Flirtation” or “Flirtini” was really good. Yes it was and,  as you can see, not remembering what the correct name is might have something to do with it.

 

After our meal, I presented Daria with my card asking if we could use her name and she said yes. A few minutes later, a young gentleman passed by and asked if there was anything we needed or wanted. A few minutes later, he came back with a complimentary birthday dessert with 3 forks (bless him) and started to talk to us. I asked him if Daria mentioned our table to him and he said yes. Nick Gontes is the manager (yes, this was him). I explained how I first became attracted to the Cactus Club in Calgary. If you have never been to the Cactus Club, ladies you are in for a treat. They have, without question, the VERY BEST WASHROOMS of any establishment, anywhere.

 

Would I go back? Absolutely! Rob Feenie (Iron Chef Rob) developed a dessert to make a grown person cry it was sooooooo lovely.  Now, if the Cactus Club would only consider coming to Oliver B.C.  to draw on all the tourists and established patrons-to-be. There isn’t a really good place to dine, except for some of the golf club restaurants and the need is there.  Go, you will see for yourselves.

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