Vancouver Good

I was riding down Main St and noticed that a third Zakkushi location has opened on Main at King Edward. Nice! I used to live three blocks from the Zakkushi on 4th ave and I still return again and again. The focus of Zakkushi is on their grill, which uses a high quality Japanese charcoal. [...]

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Vancouver probably has a few standard dessert places that I would recommend, depending on the occasion and person asking. Believe me, I wish this list was longer: True Confections (various locations including Kitsilano, Denman) Sweet Obsessions at Trafalgars (Kitsilano) Ganache Patisserie (although, they are not open late) Once in a while, I will also go [...]

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Last night – small birthday party for my hubby and his best friend. 2 bottles of sake and a lot of food later, we rolled out of Kingyo full and happy. An izakaya is not your standard “”Japanese Restaurant” or Sushi Bar.  Traditionally it’s where you drink and have a bunch of small plates. Many [...]

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One of my regular spots for catching up with a friend over  brunch is Raincity Grill, located near the corner of Denman St. and Davie St. The room looks over English Bay and it’s relatively quiet so a few people can spend a lazy weekend morning together enjoying some coffee and food. I  met a [...]

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