Foodie Q & A, Michael White, The WestEnder

Ketchup is not a cure all

You are... "Lila Grace Gaylie, owner of Lolita's 'South of the Border Cantina' (1326 Davie, 604.696.9996, LolitasRestaurant.com)."

We might also find you dining out at... "Bin 942, because it has it all."

Your dream dinner date (spouses and family don't count): "Madonna."

Last night's dinner: "B.C. halibut tacos with fresh chopped mango salsa, at Lolita's with the girls."

If you had a date with the electric chair, your last meal order would be... "A Caramilk bar and a stellar vintage."

You'd gag if you ate... "The worm - and I don't remember."

You'd be happiest at Happy Hour with... "Gosling's dark rum and soursop juice, on the Reef's patio."

You'd take a long flight in economy class for that one meal in... "Any tropical paradise, straight off the [street food] carts - all fresh, good and cheap."

Culinary confessions: "The day I discovered that ketchup was not the condiment for all occasions."

Menu suggestion for a hassle free, sit down dinner party for six: "Never underestimate summer barbeques [made up of] fresh local ingredients: grilled fish satays, marinated t-bone steaks, corn on the cob, seared vegetables, and homemade potato salad."

Five must have ingredients in your kitchen: "Salt, balsamic vinegar, mustard, black tea, and takeout menus."

Our pocket version of The Iron Chef. The secret ingredient you must use: summer squash.

What's for dinner? "Brown sugar baked squash with homemade hazelnut fig ice cream."