
Do you ever peek into other people’s shopping carts, or gawk at their purchases at the check-out? Do you then try to figure out what kind of diet, if any, they’re on? Followed perhaps by a quick glance at the shopper to evaluate the success of that diet?
Somehow I doubt I’m the only one ;) In which case, you might find my weekly shopping loot interesting.
*These groceries are for 1 week, 2 people, and exclude previously purchased meat that may be used from the freezer. Not pictured above: beef short ribs bought at the Granville Island Public Market.

My list of go-to restaurants is short. I love trying new places. It’s not often that I settle down and re-visit a spot multiple times. There are just too many great restaurants to explore in Vancouver. However, as soon as I tried Maurya during Dine Out last year, I knew I’d be back. It’s considered by many, myself included, as the 2nd best Indian food in town, after Vij’s.
What sets Maurya apart? Keep reading…