The Hog Shack Cookhouse

It's been a while since Michael and I has gone out to eat. Out of a random thought today, Michael suggested we go to The Hog Shack Cookhouse on 160-3900 Bayview St. in Steveston Village.

Fish Tacos

The ambiance was like a classic country style steakhouse. I have always passed the place but never thought I would give it a try. The menu was the usual steakhouse affair. I try to not eat beef too much and try to cut that out of my diet, so I ordered the Fish Taco, $12, that arrived with a light salsa on it and a mixed green salad on the side. It was a decent taco, but the tortilla wrap tasted kind of stale and the fish was a little too crunchy to my liking - to the point that the fish was a little dry. But other then that, it wasn't bad. The sweetness of the salsa balanced out the dryness. I didn't pay too much attention to my mixed green salad, it was a little overdressed, so I had just eaten the bits of cucumber and nibbled on Michael's side dishes.

Hog Shack Baby Back Ribs

As for Michael, he likes meat as much as the next guy. Beef, lamb, pork, you name it Michael will eat it. This time, Michael ordered the Hog Shack Baby Back Rib, $17. He said his ribs were very filling and very meaty. He enjoyed  his side dishes, and told me the mashed potatoes were filled with herbs and tasted good. As for the yam fries, they tasted like any other yam fries with chipotle dipping sauce. 


The total of the bill came to $35.56 with one glass of coke including tip,  we haven't decided if we would return to this restaurant any time soon though. Maybe not too soon?

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Jethros Fine Grub

No secret Guy Fieri was here.

As seen on the Food Network, we bring you Jethros Fine Grub.

Located in the outskirts of Vancouver's posh Point Grey neighbourhood at 3420 Dunbar St., we were first attracted to try out the small "dive" through its feature on Guy Fieri's November airing of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. As the first restaurant he introduced in our home city, it seemed like it couldn't possibly disappoint.

First, the place is small. Barely capable of handling 20 seats, it should have been no surprise that we faced a 40 minute wait on a regular Friday afternoon. But don't make the mistake of letting that push you away, the food is worth it.

Pulled Pork Sandwich

With menu prices ranging from $10 to $20, this little comfort food shack is affordable and generous, considering the unforgiving portions served. I ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich ($10), which came with fresh greens or fries, and Allison had the Chicken Fried Steak ($12), served with gravy, hash browns and toast.

Fried Chicken Steak

My sandwich arrived separated on two bun halves, with BBQ sauce, apple fennel slaw, the piles of juicy, tender pork and a large sharing of caesar salad that covered the plate. The food wasn't the usual greasy affair I'd expect with comfort food, either. It was easy to digest, delicious and while very filling - I didn't feel stuffed afterward, and actually wanted more.

Allison had a hard time choosing. Her dish arrived as a breaded chicken breast topped with home-styled country gravy and garlic bits. On the side, two slices of whole-wheat toast with a thin trimming of butter and a serving of perfectly cooked egg whites. Add hash browns - really just cubed potatos - and the rest of the plate is filled.

In total with two sodas and tip, the bill came to $32. We're eager to return for more. 

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