Trader Joes margharita pizza

At under $4. This fresh made pizza from trader joes offer more value than most frozen off the shelf choices.

Heat at 475F for 8 minutes, this thin crust uses fresh mozzerella, cherry tomatoes and basil. I love the fresh ingredients.

The thin crust was slightly crispy and holds up well against the flavor of the pizza. The tomato paste adds depth and the slight tartness from the fresh tomatoes complements the fresh cheese.

This is another winner from Trader Joes

Cattle Cafe 牛仔餐廳

Cattle cafe located at 4885 Kingsway in Burnaby.

This restaurant was formerly a death by chocolate. First impression is that it is very small. I came here early for lunch on a Sunday morning.

The menu is that of a Hong Kong style cafe and gives the atmosphere of a bubble tea place.

Apart from the make your own noodle combo, all the other menu items are very standard for a Hong Kong style cafe

My noodle and hot drink combo was 7.50. I like the large portions. The noodle was cooked just right, slightly chewy, a sign that this was not sitting in a pot somewhere for a long time. The fish stock soup base was light but had good flavor and most importantly no MSG. I like that they have the non MSG option, although there were only 3 choices, compared to the other 8.

What I liked:

• Small and cozy location
  
• Clean and welcoming design
• Fast service

What I did not like:

• Parking area is small and the entrance is difficult to find
• Tight sitting not suited for large parties or small children
• Menu is plain

This place warrants another visit to try its other menu items.