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Silk Lounge - Organic French and Indian Cuisine in Vancouver's Gastown...
When it comes to new age dining, Vancouver has a small hole in the genre. We have farm-to-table eateries, Middle Eastern hovels, but anything remotely eclectic is usually divey or just a nightclub....
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Backyard Eatery – Good Vibes Cafe in West Vancouver [OVERVIEW]
One of my favourite things to do on a weekend is visiting a cafe, grabbing a latte, and doing some people-watching by a counter. This is not always easy to do as it seems most cafes in Vancouver have...
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Pokéworks - Secret Kale Noodle Poke in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]
I've been to 5 poke (pronounced "poe-kay") shops in Vancouver and not one of them offers kale noodles as a base. At any of Pokerrito, Poke Time, Pokeman, Poke Guy, or Poke Shop, rice is normally the...
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Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival 2018 [RECAP]
Another year means another weeklong celebration of all things craft in BC's beer and cider scene at Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW). As the finale, vendors and fans gathered at the PNE Fairgrounds for...
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Vancouver Gourmet Club - West End Cocktail Crawl [RECAP]
One good drink deserves another, so when I was invited to the West End Cocktail Crawl last week, I was up and ready. I was pleased to see that both new (Centro) and old (Bayside Lounge) were...
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Copper Chimney - New Indian in Downtown Vancouver [OVERVIEW]
If there's any cuisine that's lacking in the midrange restaurant scene in downtown Vancouver, it's Indian. At least in the neighbourly intersection of Granville Street and the Financial District,...
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Tableau Bar Bistro – Yelloweek 2018 – A Happy Hour Toast by Veuve Clicquot...
Dust off your champagne flutes because June 18-24 is Yelloweek in Vancouver. Celebrated by champagne and bubbly lovers alike, this coming week is going to mark the launch of Tableau Bar and Bistro's...
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The Green Moustache – Organic Whole Foods Cafe in North Vancouver [OVERVIEW]
It's not often I'm talking about healthy foods on this blog, but I have to make a statement that I'm all about trying everything. When you see the menu at The Green Moustache located in Lower Lonsdale,...
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Homer Street Cafe – New Chef, New Happy Hour [OVERVIEW]
Homer Street Cafe and Bar has been one of Vancouver's most aptly-named restaurants for a half-decade. In its tenure, it's survived a number of renovations to refine its various dining spaces and...
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5 Reasons to Look Forward to EAT! Vancouver 2018 [PREVIEW]
Gone are the days of EAT! Vancouver being the most talked about trade show floor for food products. In its place for a couple years now is a fall celebration of Vancouver chefs and culinary projects....
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14 Summer Menu Items from Rocky Mountain Flatbread [OVERVIEW]
Despite the rain, summer has formally hit Vancouver which means the most popular flatbread restaurant in Kitsilano has refreshed its menu with summer chops in mind. Rocky Mountain Flatbread has been a...
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Tasting Plates West End – 6-Stop Restaurant Crawl in Vancouver [RECAP]
There's no better way to get introduced to a neighbourhood than by dining in it. The West End is one of Vancouver's best neighbourhoods when it comes to a diverse mix of small business eateries. A...
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Sokol Blosser – A Winemaker Dinner at Semiahmoo Resort [OVERVIEW]
Destination dinners are a great way to plan a getaway. A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to experience a Pacific Northwest showcase of wine by Sokol Blosser Winery expertly paired to culinary...
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Semiahmoo Resort – 5 Top Features of a Relaxing Destination [OVERVIEW]
A way to rest and recharge can do wonders for one's productivity. As part of my visit to Semiahmoo Resort's Winemaker Dinner in Blaine, WA a couple of weeks ago, I also stayed the night. This way I...
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Cactus Club Cafe – Crispy Tofu Bowl, a Healthy Veggie-Friendly Treat
Though it's widely known as a North Vancouver-bred chain, Cactus Club Cafe still finds time to make enhancements to its menu. Of note of late, the "Crispy Tofu Bowl" has made its debut for the summer...
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Grey Goose Marché - A Dinner by Christophe Dufau [RECAP]
When I was in high school and college, Grey Goose was the gold standard when it came to sourcing quality vodka. The only reason it was revered was because of the smoothness of drinking it straight...
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Deighton Cup Returns on July 21st 2018 [PREVIEW]
If you haven't heard about the Deighton Cup yet, you'll be pleased to learn it's a Vancouver-born event that brings guests back to the glory of the twenties in style, entertainment, and ambiance. Back...
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Beringer Bros. – A Napa Story of Bourbon-Aged Wines [OVERVIEW]
You don't survive as Napa's longest continually operating winery without strong ownership and the business wits to pivot to revitalize your product. Enter in Beringer Bros. and you have a winemaking...
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Hopcott Premium Meats Bistro – A Farm-to-Plate Lunch [OVERVIEW]
As a business of the Circle Farm Tour, Hopcott Premium Meats Bistro in Pitt Meadows represents the joy of shopping local, supporting the Fraser Valley, and indulging in homey eats. As part of my...
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Morgan's Bistro – Family-Fueled Dining in Harrison Hot Springs [OVERVIEW]
A visit to Harrison Hot Springs means visiting a small village in the Fraser Valley Regional District. A couple of weeks ago, I was given an opportunity to visit a segment of businesses in the Circle...
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