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Butcher and Bullock – Dine Out Vancouver 2020 [OVERVIEW]
Dine Out Vancouver (DOV) comes and goes in a flash because 2 weeks passes by really quickly. The hardest part is choosing a restaurant. Thankfully for me, I had that choice narrowed down to any of the...
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VV Tapas Lounge – The Coziest Wine and Sherry Bar in Vancouver's Strathcona...
After years of development, Strathcona in Vancouver is starting to increase its density. What this means is a better attractor for restaurants and eateries to set up shop knowing that the locals will...
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Vancouver International Wine Festival 2020 – Gusto Latinoamericano [RECAP]
Another year, another return of Vancouver's favourite wine event, the Vancouver International Wine Festival. This time, the featured wines are those from France. That being the case though, Gusto...
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Kissa Tanto – One of Canada's Favourite Restaurants Hidden in Vancouver's...
Let's get real for a second here. If you're like me and looking to ball out on a dinner, you want to perform some due diligence. I don't live in a tax bracket where I can whiff on a multi-hundred...
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Oca Pastificio – A Pure Pasta Haven in Vancouver [REVIEW]
I love Italian food, don't get me wrong. I love pasta and pretty much all carbs. I also love La Quercia and their tasting menu which constantly changes. It was painful to come to this conclusion that...
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Noshing in London, England – One Ambitious Food Tour [ADVENTURE]
It's a new age in most of the world – Vancouver included. With all the time I'm spending socially-distancing and abstaining from hanging with my girlfriend (she is a health care provider), this extra...
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Tokyo, Japan – Desserts to Write Home About [GUIDE]
This list has been a long time coming, but when there are so many places to enjoy a dessert in Tokyo, hard choices have to be made and reflected on after the fact. After spending two and a half weeks...
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Dining in "The New Normal" – A Sip Bowl Visit in Vancouver
Here we are in June 2020, and restaurants are slowly opening again for dine-in service in Vancouver. Takeout was a thing for a lot of them the past two months but takeout is not really my thing. I...
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Cold Tea – Judgement-free Chinese and Vietnamese Fare in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]
Maybe you've been in this next situation. You love Chinese food but get a little nervous trying to order it because a) you're Chinese but don't speak Chinese well enough to order with confidence in...
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Ramen Koika – Housemade Noodles and the New Summer Menu [OVERVIEW]
As a born and bred citizen of Vancouver, I don't really know a life of extreme climate and wince when I look at a thermostat reading higher than 25°C. It might be for that reason that I consider ramen...
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Downlow Chicken Shack – Next Level Takeout in Vancouver [REVIEW]
Dining in the new normal has been interesting, to say the least. Anecdotal reports of restaurants allegedly failing to enforce social distancing fill up Reddit, contact tracing is the latest to hit...
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BRGR BRGR – Fresh Burgers with Local Ingredients
Sometimes, simple is just enough. I might be in the minority when I say this, but I love burgers. I love that a concept of bun, patty, and the usual condiments can either be enjoyed in the classic...
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Apollonia [OVERVIEW] – Secret Greek Mystique in Vancouver's Kitsilano
I wouldn't fault you if you haven't heard of Apollonia near Granville Island yet. It was only until recently I knew it as either the restaurant I'd always run past during the Vancouver Sun Run or the...
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Vancouver Christmas Market 2022 [REVIEW] – With Prices
Despite what people say about the pricing at the Vancouver Christmas Market, I think it's one of the best places to spend your holiday dollars if you've never been. Absolutely you could spend $100 for...
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La Taqueria Brentwood [REVIEW] – An Innovative and Fun Taco Outpost in Burnaby
When you talk about Mexican food pioneering in Vancouver, La Taqueria is always a part of the conversation. While they aren't the tiny Cambie Street nook slinging out $2.50 tacos anymore, they are the...
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Song (by Kin Kao) [REVIEW] – Elevated Thai in Vancouver
One year after opening and one listing on the Vancouver Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand later has Song (by Kin Kao) one of the hottest places to get a reservation at in Mount Pleasant. While prices are...
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Best Food Trucks in Vancouver [GUIDE]
There are trucks that show up to take your lunch money in exchange for standard items and then there are trucks that are doing something really unique that leave you hoping they can set up a permanent...
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Golden Paramount Seafood Restaurant [REVIEW] – Amazing Sweet and Sour Chicken...
One thing that gets better in groups is Chinese food. Set dinners are a very popular option when dining at a Chinese restaurant and Golden Paramount in Richmond is no different. The main value...
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The Old Bavaria Haus [REVIEW] – The Best Pork Hock Secret in Greater Vancouver
Within the realm of German food (sorry vegetarians), my favourite dish has to be the pork hock. Pork hock appears in Chinese and Taiwanese cuisines too but there's something about the size and girth of...
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Northern BBQ [REVIEW] – Street-Style Chinese Skewers in Burnaby
If you're a fan of barbecue, you won't want to miss Northern BBQ in Burnaby, British Columbia. This unassuming spot may not look like much from the outside, but the food and interior are world of...
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