Tommy O’s - Second Chances
posted on January 7th, 2009 in Vancouver
the lowdown: Tommy O’s Pacific Rim Grill | 4101 SE 192nd Ave., Vancouver, WA 98683 | 360.892.2484 | Website | Lunch, Dinner | Entrees $8 - $14 | ***
Reasonably appetizing Vancouver option.
My 30th birthday is nearing and this year we decided to skip town and head to Montreal for the big celebration, however, I was torn at the thought of turning 30 in isolation from my friends and family. In previous years I have thrown parties where I ended up blistering drunk or hyper-stressed with party details. Either way I spent the next day fraught with regret. With hesitation, I threw myself a birthday party complete with Dove Vivi pizza and a Sweet Pea Baking Mocha Chocolate Cake. The party was a smashing success and I’ve never had so much fun at my own party! Not only have I learned to give myself second chances but I have begun to do the same for others, including restaurants.
Tommy O’s has now embarked on franchise status with a new location having recently debuted in one of the many tired strip malls blanketing Camas, Washington. This new restaurant turned out to be the perfect location for my grandmother and I to meet for our traditional birthday celebration. The decor of this classy brother establishment includes dim lighting, bamboo tables, and Asian inspired flatware. The menu is a step above but the service staff haven’t quite ironed out all the details. There are only two vegan options and I ordered them both, starting with the Tofu Wraps ($8) accompanied with sweet chili sauce and the Tofu Stir Fry ($12). The stir fry arrived very dry forcing me to ask for a serving of sweet chili sauce, but that completed the large dish of fresh vegetables and brown rice. Overall I was happy with the meal and experience and would recommend it to anyone looking for a vegan dish among the baron options in Vancouver.
i havent been to the couv in ages…would def love to go there again. thanks for the recommendation.
i really wished i was there for your party. sigh.
i hope u have a marvelous time in montreal. look at some poutin for me. i wouldn’t eat those but i dont know what else they eat up there. lol …besides canadian bacon. i’m terrible:(
I’m back! We had a great time wandering the city!!! When you make it to Portland, the Couv is the last place you will want to go!!! Too much to do in PDX!
Hey Miss BusyBee….hehe yea that is true. What was I thinking wanting to go to the Couv….PDX is where it’s at!
High5!
*wishing really hard to make it there.will happen…just don’t know when:|
Hey! OMG this week has been terrible. I finally get to be home tonight but I will be reading Finance stuff. I got your postcard. So great to get something in the mail
I’ve never ventured to the land of the ‘Couv, and from what I’ve read in this and previous posts and from what I’ve heard from people, I don’t think I’ll ever make it a point to go there!
I have heard rumor there’s like a raw cafe there though?!?!
j.k.
that raw cafe…vancouver b.c.
hehe! I was totally fooled by the raw cafe in Vancouer, BC! I thought it was in Vancouver, Wa too. damn!
hehe coolness..surprise mails are always too cool.
Guess what lil’ annie said to me…I have a place to stay when I’m there…
NOW I REALLY WANT TO BE THERE…you guys are all so fabulous!!!
Just don’t take me to a raw cafe…please! lol
Are you serious??? That is great! When can you make it to Portland???
No worries about raw cafes, there aren’t many around here actually
The intention to go is strong, esp if you buddies are around and I have a place to stay…lol…
money in the piggie bank begins now?
Yea, I am very old school…only salads can be raw:( boo!
Hope all is well with you dear….less crazed!