I was treated to a breakfast of champions last week when I participated in a morning tasting of the delectable confections from pastry chef Paul Croteau and the recently announced Paul Croteau (PC) Confections. The back story: Paul hails from Quebec, spent time working in France, and is currently the pastry chef for Refuel and [...]
Westside Sweets: Paul Croteau Confections
August 24th, 2010 · 1 Comment
Filed under: Chocolate/Dessert
Tags: Dessert
Downtown Sweets: Trees Organic Coffee
January 8th, 2010 · No Comments
Ever been walking downtown and seen a sign that says “Best Cheesecake in Vancouver?” You probably walked by Trees Organic Coffee, which has been self-boasting this honour for years. Generally, a sign that says “best…” makes me run the other way. Yes in this case, the cheesecake is pretty damn tasty. It’s a light and [...]
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Tags: Coffee, Dessert, Downtown
Kitsilano Eats and Sweets: Thomas Haas Patisserie-Chocolate and Café
December 18th, 2009 · No Comments
A full-bodied americano with a light and flaky croissant filled with rich chocolate made by Thomas Haas? No better way to start the day – in moderation of course. My visits to Thomas Haas are usually on a Saturday and go something like this: Walk in and see huge line up Gently push my way [...]
Filed under: Cafes · Chocolate/Dessert · Restaurants
Tags: breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Kitsilano, Lunch, North Vancouver
Kitsilano eats and sweets: DB Bistro Moderne
August 23rd, 2009 · No Comments
I’ve written about DB Bistro Moderne before, but I feel the need to write more. I have been to DB a few more times since my first blog write-up, and this restaurant is just excellent. Yet I was at the restaurant yesterday – a Saturday night – and the place was busy (2/3rds full), but [...]
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Tags: Brunch, Dessert, Dinner, Kitsilano, Lunch
Downtown and Kitsilano Sweets: Big City Cupcakes
August 18th, 2009 · No Comments
Stopped into Big City Cupcakes on 4th ave. yesterday and picked up some dessert. On their website, it appears they are based in Kelowna and they dub themselves as “Canada’s fastest growing cupcake company.” This would make them a competitor for the other cupcakes in town from Cupcakes by Heather & Lori (expanding also with [...]
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Tags: Dessert, Downtown, Kitsilano
Main St. Eats: Sweet Revenge Patisserie
April 5th, 2009 · 2 Comments
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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Tags: Denman, Dessert, Kitsilano, Main St.
Kitsilano Eats: Patisserie Lebeau
February 14th, 2009 · No Comments
Waffles are good. And I am lucky enough to live by the best waffles in town. After a spirited food adventure on Granville Island today, my friend and I opted to bypass the long line at Go Fish and dropped by Patisserie Lebeau for a snack. They had lots of samples out (and I think [...]
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Tags: breakfast, Cheap Eats, Dessert, Kitsilano, Lunch
Yaletown Eats: Ganache Patisserie
February 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment
To be honest, Yaletown is not my favourite Vancouver neighbourhood. That said, I seem to be alone in this feeling as most of my friends live and love the ‘hood. So, I do get to Yaletown once in a while. But, there’s FINALLY a fantastic reason to go! I ordered a Chocolat-Banane cake from Ganache [...]
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