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This post isn't about a Nelson restaurant, but a specialty meats store you can find in Nelson BC.
Railway Station Specialty Meats & Deli is a family operated business that specializes in excellent quality and cuts of meats. The beef they sell is in the top eight per cent quality of Angus Beef, the only place in the West Kootenay that carries it.
Along with regular deli store items, their specialty is sausages. They carry fresh and smoked sausages with over two dozen varieties. On my last visit to the store, I bought chicken apple, maple, and garlic flavoured sausages. I did them up on the bbq and they were great. If you're planning an evening bbq, stop in at Railway Meats and pick up some fresh cuts or sausages a few hours before.
Another item they make and sell in the store is meat pies. I haven't tried one, but that will likely be my next purchase.
Railway Station Specialty Meats is located at Suite 10-85 Baker St, across from the old railway station and behind the A&W. Their phone number is (250) 505-1116.
Here is a link to an article on Railway Station Specialty Meats & Deli from the Nelson Star:
http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/nelsonstar/business/127555173.html
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Paddy Shack in Nakusp BC
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Ok, so I'm about 150km from Nelson, but sometimes I do work up in the Nakusp area. For more on Nakusp, you can check out http://www.nakusp.org/
Last week I stopped into the Paddy Shack, which is about 1km south of Nakusp, heading towards New Denver. The Paddy Shack is an outdoor food concession that is only open part of the year (the warmer part). The staff is fun and they have more than just burgers and hot dogs.
I was going to order a strawberry Sundae, but when I got to the window they asked if I wanted a donair for $4.00. Normally they are about $8.50, though I'd never had one before. Seems like they had a cancelled order or double order, so they needed to get rid of it. I thought it was a great deal, so I took it instead of the Sundae. Just as I was leaving, the lady called me back and gave me a handful of napkins. You'll need these, she said.
Driving back to Nelson, I started in on the donair and it was a real treat, the best I've ever had. When I got to the bottom, the excess sauce spilled out and sure enough those napkins came in handy. Yesterday I was coming back from Nakusp again, and stopped in to buy another donair at full price. Well worth it. If you're going by and want to stop in, they have both chicken donairs and lamb&beef donairs. Other items on the menu are speciality burgers, hot dogs, fries, poutine (which I've heard is great), and ice cream.
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Ok, so I'm about 150km from Nelson, but sometimes I do work up in the Nakusp area. For more on Nakusp, you can check out http://www.nakusp.org/
Last week I stopped into the Paddy Shack, which is about 1km south of Nakusp, heading towards New Denver. The Paddy Shack is an outdoor food concession that is only open part of the year (the warmer part). The staff is fun and they have more than just burgers and hot dogs.
I was going to order a strawberry Sundae, but when I got to the window they asked if I wanted a donair for $4.00. Normally they are about $8.50, though I'd never had one before. Seems like they had a cancelled order or double order, so they needed to get rid of it. I thought it was a great deal, so I took it instead of the Sundae. Just as I was leaving, the lady called me back and gave me a handful of napkins. You'll need these, she said.
Driving back to Nelson, I started in on the donair and it was a real treat, the best I've ever had. When I got to the bottom, the excess sauce spilled out and sure enough those napkins came in handy. Yesterday I was coming back from Nakusp again, and stopped in to buy another donair at full price. Well worth it. If you're going by and want to stop in, they have both chicken donairs and lamb&beef donairs. Other items on the menu are speciality burgers, hot dogs, fries, poutine (which I've heard is great), and ice cream.
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Dinner at Leo's in Nelson BC
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This past weekend it was off for a family dinner at Leo's Pizza & Greek Taverna in Nelson BC. (409 Kootenay st, half a block off Baker st).
We had actually tried to book the Friday evening dinner at the Hume Hotel Restaurant, but they were full. We haven't been to the Hume in a while so we'll have to try again soon.
At Leo's we were seated quickly and had a nice waitress. The kids ordered Lemon sodas, with one order of fettucini alfredo, and one order of baked spaghetti and meatballs. For the parents, it was a Greek platter for two that included baked potatoes, warm pita bread, hummus, calamari, and Greek salad. The Greek platter always feels like a healthy meal and this time was no exception. The kids enjoyed their meals, and there were leftovers for the next day's lunches. All in all it was another great meal at Leo's.
The only tip I would have for you is to book a table away from the entrance. The tables closest to the door get a cool draft whenever someone exits or enters. Ofcourse, when the weather gets warmer this won't matter so much, or you could sit at the outside patio.
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This past weekend it was off for a family dinner at Leo's Pizza & Greek Taverna in Nelson BC. (409 Kootenay st, half a block off Baker st).
We had actually tried to book the Friday evening dinner at the Hume Hotel Restaurant, but they were full. We haven't been to the Hume in a while so we'll have to try again soon.
At Leo's we were seated quickly and had a nice waitress. The kids ordered Lemon sodas, with one order of fettucini alfredo, and one order of baked spaghetti and meatballs. For the parents, it was a Greek platter for two that included baked potatoes, warm pita bread, hummus, calamari, and Greek salad. The Greek platter always feels like a healthy meal and this time was no exception. The kids enjoyed their meals, and there were leftovers for the next day's lunches. All in all it was another great meal at Leo's.
The only tip I would have for you is to book a table away from the entrance. The tables closest to the door get a cool draft whenever someone exits or enters. Ofcourse, when the weather gets warmer this won't matter so much, or you could sit at the outside patio.
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Jackson's Hole Restaurant in Nelson BC
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Jackson's Hole is always a fun, lively restaurant to go to in Nelson BC. I sometimes go for a drink and appetizers after a hockey or soccer game, or for a family meal.
I just learned that they are running a 5 Year Anniversay Contest right now until March 4. One winner plus a friend will win a day of Cat Skiing at Retallack Lodge near Kaslo.
To get the full details, call or visit the restaurant. It looks like you can enter more than once. They are at 524 Vernon st in Nelson.
Jackson's Hole is always a fun, lively restaurant to go to in Nelson BC. I sometimes go for a drink and appetizers after a hockey or soccer game, or for a family meal.
I just learned that they are running a 5 Year Anniversay Contest right now until March 4. One winner plus a friend will win a day of Cat Skiing at Retallack Lodge near Kaslo.
To get the full details, call or visit the restaurant. It looks like you can enter more than once. They are at 524 Vernon st in Nelson.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Thor's Pizza
Two takeout large pizzas from Thor's this weekend, half cheese, half Hawaiian, half pepperoni, and half Greek veggie. Always great!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thor's Pizza in Nelson BC
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We did a pizza takeout from Thors Pizzeria in Nelson BC last weekend. It was a large pizza, half Hawaiian and half Greek. I stopped in to pick it up and had to wait a few extra minutes. It was no problem since I knew I would be a little early.
Thors is a small restaurant with an open kitchen concept in the back that is mostly visible from the ordering counter. You can see they use a lot of fresh ingredients, and you can watch them build the pizzas. There are a few small tables if you want to eat in, and some stools and countertops facing the outside street so you can look outside while you eat.
In addition to pizza, Thors also has flatbreads, pasta bowls, paninis, ciabattas, and chicken wings. There is a circular heated pizza display right at the front counter that is always ready for people who want to stop in and order by the slice. The menus are displayed on the walls in hand-written chalk on chalkboards. The feel of Thors is that it's a funky Nelson pizza place.
One interesting thing I discovered on this trip is that if you need to use the washroom, you have to walk through the back area of the kitchen by the working staff. When you walk to the back of the restaurant to the washroom door, you expect to enter a small washroom, but instead you are in the rear kitchen and need to walk to the back of the building.
Thors has become a well-known pizza place in Nelson over the years, as there have been previous restaurants in this location (though I can't remember any of their names right now). You can't go wrong with a fresh pizza or ciabatta from Thors.
We did a pizza takeout from Thors Pizzeria in Nelson BC last weekend. It was a large pizza, half Hawaiian and half Greek. I stopped in to pick it up and had to wait a few extra minutes. It was no problem since I knew I would be a little early.
Thors is a small restaurant with an open kitchen concept in the back that is mostly visible from the ordering counter. You can see they use a lot of fresh ingredients, and you can watch them build the pizzas. There are a few small tables if you want to eat in, and some stools and countertops facing the outside street so you can look outside while you eat.
In addition to pizza, Thors also has flatbreads, pasta bowls, paninis, ciabattas, and chicken wings. There is a circular heated pizza display right at the front counter that is always ready for people who want to stop in and order by the slice. The menus are displayed on the walls in hand-written chalk on chalkboards. The feel of Thors is that it's a funky Nelson pizza place.
One interesting thing I discovered on this trip is that if you need to use the washroom, you have to walk through the back area of the kitchen by the working staff. When you walk to the back of the restaurant to the washroom door, you expect to enter a small washroom, but instead you are in the rear kitchen and need to walk to the back of the building.
Thors has become a well-known pizza place in Nelson over the years, as there have been previous restaurants in this location (though I can't remember any of their names right now). You can't go wrong with a fresh pizza or ciabatta from Thors.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
New China Restaurant in Nelson BC
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In late November we decided to go out for dinner at New China restaurant in Nelson BC. As the name implies, New China serves Chinese food and also has a smorgasbord. Actually, to be more specific the food is labelled by the restaurant as 'Szechuan and Cantonese'.
From time to time we'll get a takeout from New China, but when the family goes out for dinner we don't normally do Chinese because one of our kids doesn't like Chinese food. This time she was over at a friend's house for the evening, so this was our first chance in a long time to sit in at New China.
We were lucky to get a booth table right away, the weather that evening was bad (cold and snow) which probably kept many people outside town at home. Also, there was a Nelson Leafs home game that night. We decided to just have the smorgasbord along with a pot of Chinese tea.
The smorgasbord had all the standard fare you would expect at such a restaurant - ribs, chicken balls, chop suey, fried rice, almond chicken, ginger beef, salad, and a few more items. The food was good and I did go back more than once to fill up my plate. For dessert, there was assorted fruit (melon pieces), jello, and carrot cake. Whenever an item got low a worker was quick to come out and fill it up again. The waitresses were friendly and attentive.
All in all it was a good meal out and I hope not to let as much time pass before we go back there again. Aside from the smorgasbord, the restaurant also has a menu if you just want to pick specific items, or dinner for 2, dinner for 4, etc. The restaurant is located at 702 Vernon Street, just one block off Baker st and across from the Grand Hotel.
In late November we decided to go out for dinner at New China restaurant in Nelson BC. As the name implies, New China serves Chinese food and also has a smorgasbord. Actually, to be more specific the food is labelled by the restaurant as 'Szechuan and Cantonese'.
From time to time we'll get a takeout from New China, but when the family goes out for dinner we don't normally do Chinese because one of our kids doesn't like Chinese food. This time she was over at a friend's house for the evening, so this was our first chance in a long time to sit in at New China.
We were lucky to get a booth table right away, the weather that evening was bad (cold and snow) which probably kept many people outside town at home. Also, there was a Nelson Leafs home game that night. We decided to just have the smorgasbord along with a pot of Chinese tea.
The smorgasbord had all the standard fare you would expect at such a restaurant - ribs, chicken balls, chop suey, fried rice, almond chicken, ginger beef, salad, and a few more items. The food was good and I did go back more than once to fill up my plate. For dessert, there was assorted fruit (melon pieces), jello, and carrot cake. Whenever an item got low a worker was quick to come out and fill it up again. The waitresses were friendly and attentive.
All in all it was a good meal out and I hope not to let as much time pass before we go back there again. Aside from the smorgasbord, the restaurant also has a menu if you just want to pick specific items, or dinner for 2, dinner for 4, etc. The restaurant is located at 702 Vernon Street, just one block off Baker st and across from the Grand Hotel.
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