Dinner yesterday (pictured below) consisted of Superstore brand beef tortellini with President’s Choice Bolognaise tomato meat sauce, and boiled carrots and broccoli, with a dash of white wine and a garnish of fresh basil. It was really delicious. (Click here for more information on where I buy my groceries in Vancouver, the Real Canadian Superstore at Rupert and Grandview Highway).

Bo Kong Vegetarian Restaurant (visitor reviews, 3068 Main Street, Vancouver, phone 604-876-3088) is a Buddhist Chinese restaurant that serves a large selection of tofu and gluten vegetarian dishes. You won’t miss the meat, even in dishes like the wonton soup (pictured below) or the pineapple sweet and sour delight (also pictured below). This restaurant is very popular among vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Dinner for two with soup, rice, and two dishes came to around $30.

Kiroshiu Sushi Express (at Granville and Nelson, downtown Vancouver) is a new addition to the Granville strip that offers mainly take-out sushi rolls at rock-bottom prices. You can get a “sushi burrito” such as the one pictured below for only $2.00 (or $2.50 depending on the ingredients). These un-cut sushi rolls are the perfect snack food and are easy to eat without chopsticks. Obviously this restaurant is trying to compete with the $1.50 pizza place next door.