This column is making me hungry. In beefs and bouquets form, I’d like to take a moment to shout out a couple of local eateries Chels and I frequent.
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Keep in mind, as a rather extreme creature of habit, I can be picky, but there are many local options I find are made with a lot of TLC.
Chopstix – If you haven’t tried the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 Lloydminster’s new restaurant tenant, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Locally owned and operated, Chopstix Pho and Grill is hard to beat. Of course, the freshly prepared food is to die for, but the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Chels and I have been a few times and left satisfied each time. We also appreciate the owner’s father’s sense of humour and conversation.
This next spot is in a completely different wheelhouse than Chopstix but the owner’s care for customer service is second to none.
Papa John’s Pizza – Once owned by a local firefighter, the current owners of Papa John’s consistently have Chels and me wanting more. The staff are cheerful and continue to make my favourite pizza despite it being taken off the menu. If you haven’t ordered a pizza with extra sauce, again, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
The Proper Eats and Drinks – Of course, I’m a little biased as Chels worked at The Proper for a couple of years, but man does their food hit. Whether it’s a simple order of dry ribs and caesar salad or a steak dinner, the kitchen never ceases to amaze us. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is comfortable and the drinks are cheap during happy hour.
I could write a book about local eateries, but I’m also curious, where do you like to eat in Lloyd?
Let me know at ta****@me************.ca and let’s keep the conversation going.
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