On this lightly drizzling Tuesday we decided to drive to Comox to shop the Anderton Nursery. As we approached the nursery we were greeted by a couple of fabulous fly pasts by the Canadian Snowbirds currently training in Comox. Quite a sight !  

After a couple of stops we headed home with a planned late lunch break at the FBI. That would be the FANNY BAY INN right in , of course, FANNY BAY. It had been more than a decade since my only visit to FBI but my old friend Phil goes quite often and based on his enthusiasm for the joint it was time for us.

The FBI has been operating since May, 1938 and was originally a small hotel and restaurant. Now it’s a well known pub which today seemed inhabited by locals. Some colourful characters too. Not much sartorial splendour here.

We received a very friendly welcome from the bartender as we entered and after a look around we chose our table. A very friendly and enthusiastic young lady brought menus and took out orders. We both opted for the Oyster Burger which seemed appropriate considering Fanny Bay’s main claim to fame is Oysters.Good choice too. They were large, 3 big fried oysters sharing a bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and Bacon. We are not really big oyster aficionados but these were simply delicious. Fried is really the only way I like them.

There is lots of pub stuff including an interesting collection of draft beer taps. We were there on  Tuesday in April and the pub was nearly full.

If you are on 19A and have a cravings for some  hearty pub food consider a stop at FBI.

https://www.fannybaypub.com

Take a look at the menu 

https://www.fannybaypub.com/menu?menu=bites

Open 7 days a week with life music on weekends.

Just saying…

 

Since my Toronto-based son and daughter-in-law were visiting for the Easter weekend, we decided to return to TRIO—and we’re glad we did. We had a great experience there about a month ago, and this visit confirmed it wasn’t a one-off.

The Caesar salad and scallops were both excellent once again. Sheila chose the steamed mussels, which were a standout, especially with the garlic toast to soak up the flavourful broth. Josée absolutely loved her squash ravioli.

The highlight of the evening, however, was Jackson’s steak. A perfectly cooked medium-rare flat iron, sliced and seasoned with a cinnamon and chili rub, finished with a maple chipotle glaze and topped with a generous pile of matchstick fries—it looked and tasted fantastic. It even reminded Josee of a similar dish once served at Bin 941 in Vancouver, and we later learned that one of Trio’s partners used to be involved with 941. 

Next time we visit, at least one of us will definitely be ordering the steak. And I’m not really a steak guy. But it is spectacular! 

Great service, a relaxed ambiance, and consistently excellent food. If you haven’t been to Trio yet, it’s well worth a visit. Seriously. 

TRIO is on Craig Street in PARKSVILLE. Definitely need a reservation at 250-586-1995. Open for dinner only. Closed for vacation until April 15.

Just saying…