Restaurant review: Salmon n’ Bannock

Salmon n Bannock fills a unique niche in the local dining scene, it’s a west coast cuisine  restaurant with a pronounced aboriginal twist.  There’s an emphasis on (what many might consider) exotic game. We arrived for an early dinner on a Saturday night, and were seated immediately (we had reservations). The menu is adorned with…

Restaurant review: Joe Fortes Seafood & Chophouse

On a wet lazy sunday, we decided to grab some brunch downtown. We abandoned our original plan, and instead went to Joe Fortes on Thurlow st. It’s been years since I set food inside Joe’s, but it felt like coming home.  Joe’s has been something of a local institution., serving up steaks and seafood since…