Breakfast in America

When breakfast plans change, it’s a good idea to have a backup. If you don’t have a backup, use your noggin to find a Plan B before the natives in the car get restless.

After driving 20 minutes to the City Central Palace Restaurant in Surrey, BC we were met with my arch enemy – the Closed sign. Wah? But Why? I was so disappointed and after pulling a U-ee to head back in the other direction, I gave one last desperate glance at the place. Nope – still closed and other patrons were pulling in to find the same fate.

The only thing left for us to do was to head eastward and out of town. That road out took us through a few neighborhoods that were a bit dodgy and it was with desperation that we settled for – dare I say it? A Chain Restaurant. Did we make a huge mistake? Not at all.

Spinach, Feta & Tomato Omelette

We stopped at the ABC Country Restaurant at the Ramada Hotel at Surrey Guildford. At least it was a new chain for me. We had a very nice meal, indeed. Excellent service. Super fast. Hot and fresh food. Take a look at the photo of the meal that Tony and I had. Not bad looking, right? It tasted great!

While we were waiting for our meal I played my favorite game: spot the difference between American restaurants and [country's] restaurants.

Here’s how Canada plays the breakfast game:

• A Bottle of HP Brown Sauce on the table. (Tony the Brit was ecstatic)
• Eggs Benedict is called a Benny.
• A packet of peanut butter is served with the toast, along side the jam.
• You can substitute hash browns for sliced tomatoes.

Now then. You didn’t get the usual write up, but isn’t cool to learn something new? I think so.