Vancouver Good

Yes, it’s been much too long. I have been busy writing for  Modern Mama Vancouver – different topic, but also fun for me. But, I have been eating! Here’s a drive-by review of some memorable ones… Downtown: Thierry Patisserie – I have been a regular at this lovely French cafe since they opened a few [...]

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I tell everyone that Kingyo is the best izakaya in town and I still stand by this. Yes, all the Guu and Hapa locations are great, but for me Kingyo is the benchmark. When Kingyo opened a second location at Broadway & Fir,  snack bar Suika, I was stoked. Kingyo food without having to drive [...]

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I had dinner at L’abbattoir a few weeks ago and it was lovely – a beautiful room with playful and refined Westcoast/French food. They restaurant did a great job with the room, turning it from its former life as a dark casual Irish pub to a light, airy, and natural setting. Really beautiful wood light [...]

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The long awaited Hawksworth Restaurant is here! Hawksworth is a fresh addition to the Vancouver dining scene, featuring a gorgeous room, beautiful food, plus an even more stunning clientele. This is the restaurant where you put on that killer dress you’ve been saving up and work it. First, the good: – I love the room. [...]

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A friend and I checked out Tableau Bar & Bistro and it was a nice surprise – great room, good service, and simple, refined French bistro food. First, I love how the Loden Hotel renovated the restaurant formerly known as Voya into Tableau – an urban, French bistro feel, a la Balthazar in NYC. They’ve [...]

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I was never a huge fan of sandwiches growing up. As I began to discover cooking and food as an adult, I understood why – the sandwich is the epitome of a food that is only as good as its ingredients. Wonder bread + deli ham + squirt of mustard = blah sandwich. Crusty ciabatta [...]

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If you are looking for homemade taste and a warm atmosphere, Coco et Olive Fine Foods is a great spot for meeting a friend for coffee or a light lunch. Everything in the cafe is made in-house daily with quality ingredients. Choose from a dozen different paninis ranging from a croque monsieur, to raspberry jam [...]

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I enjoyed a lovely night out last week on Keefer Street – first drinks with the Downtown Networking Association at The Keefer Bar followed by a great dinner with friends at Bao Bei Brasserie down the block. The Keefer Bar is a dark, long, and narrow bar but it’s also modern and intimate -  they [...]

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I’m back from a weekend at Whistler where my husband skied while my 4 month old and I soaked up the Whistler experience. We ended up staying close to our hotel, Nita Lake Lodge as it had everything we needed for a relaxing weekend away: beautiful accommodation, great service, and most importantly – excellent food. [...]

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After two visits, Bishop’s is one of my favourite restaurants in Vancouver for a special dinner. The restaurant has a lovely mix of service, food, and ambience that make it memorable. The menu at Bishop’s changes regularly to reflect what’s in season, but the menu is always a selection of mouthwatering local food. My last [...]

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