First things first

Welcome to my Regina Restaurants blog!

Why?
Since moving to Regina just over 1 1/2 years ago, I have had (how do I put this kindly?) spotty experiences with eating at restaurants in and around the city. Since I haven't found a good source of restaurant reviews, I thought I would add my own.

A little background
I lived in the Vancouver area for the first 35 years of my life and enjoyed the rich and varied tapestry of culture and cuisine that the city had to offer. I then lived in Calgary for a little while and tried to hunt out good dining experiences where ever I could (loved the Moroccan place!).

What I am and am not
I do not consider myself a food snob by any means. I enjoy a good burger and fries as much as I do a 5 course meal at an expensive eatery. Everything from setting, atmosphere, service, presentation, taste and a variety of other sometimes intangible factors, combine to create a great meal or dining experience. If the meal was from a hotdog vendor, was the bun fresh? If it the dinner is at a fine dining establishment, was the server well versed in the wine list? If a problem arose, cold food for example, was it solved in a satisfactory manner?

I love to cook, so eating at restaurants gives me the opportunity to explore new flavours, ingredients, and eating concepts. It gives us all the chance to get away, and feel a little pampered at times. It can and should be a spa for your taste buds, and other senses.

I am a writer. I have two novels under my belt, but this is a different creature entirely. I am writing this on the fly, and I am not editing it for anything other than spelling. This is more of a guerilla foody blog, than a piece of fine art or studious literature. In other words, please forgive my grammer gaffs, but feel free to laugh at all my jokes. :)

What it will be
These will not be traditional restaurant reviews as much as experiences to share. Some may be as brief as a few lines, others may be more in-depth. Each time I eat out I will try to share my impressions and this may add up to a review of sorts, but they are completely subjective and open to interpretation. Based on experiences eating in and around Regina so far, these tales will be filled with humour, frustration, adventure, and hopefully the elusive good meal.