Now That's Entertainment . . . Volume 2, Issue # 11

Tony Roma's
801 Pacific Street
Vancouver, BC
604-669-7336

World famous for their Ribs, Tony Roma's restaurants can found not only littered throughout North America, but also in Australia, China, Germany, Spain and more. There is a reason why they are known for their ribs. Choosing from a variety of meats to be accompanied by your choice of barbeque sauce (Tony Roma's Original, Carolina Honeys, Blue Ridge Smokies, Tony Roma's Red Hots), you will not leave unsatisfied. For those of you who have a difficult time deciding (ahem, Miss Shum), Tony Roma's has got your covered with combination platters that allow you to try all four sauces, for example, or to compliment your ribs with flame-grilled shrimp, or steak, or chicken. The possibilities are endless. The meat easily falls off the bone and is so tender and flavourful. Unlike most other restaurants that are restrictive in their choices of sides, the good people at Tony Roma's allow you to pick the sides to accompany your meal (choose from French Fries, Flame Grilled Vegetables, Corn on the Cob, Rice, Baked Potato, Ranch Style Beans and more). I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and even though parking is difficult, it's for the best that I had to walk back to my car after such a protein-heavy meal. Walk it off. Walk it off. Then come back for All You Can Eat Tuesdays.

Specialty: World Famous Ribs (Baby Back Ribs, Beef Ribs, and more)
Price Range: $15-25
Cuisine: Charbroiled Meat
Alcohol: Yes
Attire: Casual
Parking: Difficult street or expensive parking lots
Reservations: Recommended for larger parties

Also see:
Tony Roma's, 3025 Lougheed Highway, #650, Coquitlam


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	Over the course of these past two months, I have been to four birthday dinners from the "six-pack," of which I be one. (Those of you in the know would know to what, or rather, to whom this refers. For those of you who don't know, well, email me to find out) And so, necessarily, I've had a bit of a sampling of what Vancouver has to offer as far as mid-ranged suppers. I'm sure most of you have seen restaurant reviews in your local newspapers, magazines, and on some television programming, but these tend to lead us astray. What I will attempt to do here is to present to you a layman's review of four of Vancouver's dining establishments. And away we go with the first two of the four. Look for the remaining two reviews in the near future. In chronological order . . . .
	Caught off guard stuffing my face.	Mongolie Grill 100-8400 Alexandra Road Richmond, BC (604) 276-0303 What is truly unique at Mongolie Grill: you have the opportunity to design your own meal with your preferred meat to veggie to noodle ratios, as well as your preferred mix of sauces (you have approximately 15 from which to choose, including satay, teriyaki, ginger, among others). A restaurant like no other, the Mongolie Grill is a feast for the senses (well, more like just the one) You are treated to either sweet and sour soup or cream corn chicken soup to start, complimentary of course. After you finish your soup, that's when the fun begins. Approaching the food bar, you are quickly overwhelmed by the variety of foods available. Meats include beef, pork, lamb, chicken as well as their marinated counterparts. You can also add in some seafood for some West Coast flavour, with choices including salmon and artificial crab meat. Being a carnivore myself, the focus of my meal were the dead animals, but there is a plethora of vegetables and a choice of noodles to compliment your meal. Topping it off with a select combination of sauces (there are suggested mixes for rookies), you hand off your now overflowing bowl to the chef who cooks your meal right in front of your eyes. Charging you by weight, these meals don't come cheap, but are not overly expensive, for people like me. Interestingly, if you guess the exact price of your meal, you are given a gift certificate to come back for a free meal on your next visit. Always a joy, and no morsel like the last, the Mongolie Grill is an adventure in dining. Specialty: Self-designed meals at an affordable price Price range: depending on your appetite, $15-30 Cuisine: Asian eclectic grill Alcohol: Yes Attire: Casual Parking: free in parking lot Reservations: Not necessary Also see: Mongolie Grill, West Broadway at Cambie, Vancouver. Great Han, Main at 14th Avenue, Vancouver
	Tony Roma's 801 Pacific Street Vancouver, BC 604-669-7336 World famous for their Ribs, Tony Roma's restaurants can found not only littered throughout North America, but also in Australia, China, Germany, Spain and more. There is a reason why they are known for their ribs. Choosing from a variety of meats to be accompanied by your choice of barbeque sauce (Tony Roma's Original, Carolina Honeys, Blue Ridge Smokies, Tony Roma's Red Hots), you will not leave unsatisfied. For those of you who have a difficult time deciding (ahem, Miss Shum), Tony Roma's has got your covered with combination platters that allow you to try all four sauces, for example, or to compliment your ribs with flame-grilled shrimp, or steak, or chicken. The possibilities are endless. The meat easily falls off the bone and is so tender and flavourful. Unlike most other restaurants that are restrictive in their choices of sides, the good people at Tony Roma's allow you to pick the sides to accompany your meal (choose from French Fries, Flame Grilled Vegetables, Corn on the Cob, Rice, Baked Potato, Ranch Style Beans and more). I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and even though parking is difficult, it's for the best that I had to walk back to my car after such a protein-heavy meal. Walk it off. Walk it off. Then come back for All You Can Eat Tuesdays. Specialty: World Famous Ribs (Baby Back Ribs, Beef Ribs, and more) Price Range: $15-25 Cuisine: Charbroiled Meat Alcohol: Yes Attire: Casual Parking: Difficult street or expensive parking lots Reservations: Recommended for larger parties Also see: Tony Roma's, 3025 Lougheed Highway, #650, Coquitlam		Mouth-watering Ribs, Steak and more . . .