Without divulging too much, the last week has thrown me a bit of a curve ball. Did I say, bit of a? Hmm, make that, a huge curve ball! I found myself not really knowing which end was up, and my friends quickly stepped up to the plate to point me in the right direction. I'm a lucky girl.
Sun, booze, yummy eats, and great company were definitely a (temporary) cure for the blues.
Saturday started with H and I sunning ourselves on the rooftop deck, cooling down with lemonade spritzers, and a garden hose. What can I say, we are simple creatures with simple needs!
The rest of the girls arrived in the early evening, and we flip flopped our way down Main street to
El Camino's. This is a new restaurant in SOMA serving up Latin American street food.
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3250 MAIN ST, Vancouver, B.C.
Doesn't look very hoppin' you say? This is because it was blistering hot out (okay, maybe not blistering. It was 24 degrees). We grabbed a seat in the back right corner, as far away from the sun beating in the window as possible.
Yes, true Vancouver wimps when it comes to heat!
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| We skipped the Cervesas, and hit up a quick round of Margaritas. |
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This is the back wall made of individually cut, unfinished wood blocks decorated with wine stains
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The waitress brought out popcorn buttered with chili lime salt, and it disappeared faster than you can say Chihuahua.
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Nics ordered the corn chips with Salsa Roja, and the feeding frenzy continued.
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And this is what Heather and I thought of the soft tacos!
May I recommend the Carne Asada (Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Horseradish, jack cheese, and guasacaca) |
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Next up, Arepas- A Southern American street snack made of a white corn pocket, stuffed, and grilled until crispy...
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My chosen filling:Gamas- sauteed prawns, smoked paprika, aioli, and arugula
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Katie chose the Queso:
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| the classic arepa, with jack and feta cheese, huancaina, and salsa roja |
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| Nicola opted out of the street pockets and chose the Pescado instead: friend baja cod, smoked chili slaw, pickled red onions, and chipotle crema | | |
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The Bartender was quite cute. We tried to get a photo for you, unfortunately, the Margaritas were better!
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| After stuffing ourselves silly, it was back to the roof. |
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| I thought the red dress would hide the sunburn. Guess not. |
Thank you to my girls for being such amazing friends.
Until next weekend, it's one foot in front of the other.
...hasta luego.
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