foodie bytes: The Copper House, Squamish

Hello again, blogosphere! It's been ages! To make up to those who have been checking in, here's a foodie post. A few colleagues and me dropped by at The Copper House in Squamish for lunch a couple of weeks ago while making our way back to Vancouver after a work visit to Whistler. To quote from the website of Tourism Squamish, The Copper House specialises in "fresh, local and predominantly organic cuisine".

Once inside the restaurant, we were promptly greeted and seated. With plenty of panelled walls and vaulted ceilings, the restaurant oozes a warm cottage vibe. The restaurant does not get too crowded during lunchtime and we were lucky to be seated on the side of the restaurant that faces Shannon Falls.

The food was pretty good and the prices are reasonable. I ordered risotto with crab cakes ($13) from their smaller-portioned lunch menu, one colleague ordered a pulled pork sandwich ($13) and another one had a beef burger (don't remember the price). My risotto was done very well and the crab cakes were delicious! The taste of the dish was just right, not too salty and it was slightly drizzled with lemon juice making it very light and refreshing. I only wished the dish came with three crab cakes instead of two as I was left wanting more!

Being only an hour's drive away and easily accessible via the scenic Highway 99, this is definitely one place to check out if you are in Vancouver. This restaurant has it all: good food, warm ambiance and excellent service. I am definitely looking forward to my next visit here.