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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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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There is just something about Vij’s. I am forever thankful for sister restaurant Rangoli, as it provides a quick option for excellent Indian food without the long waits that are standard wtih Vij’s, but every once in a while I make a night of it and go to Vij’s for the full experience, which always [...]

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I wish La Brasserie was around when I lived in the West End – it’s a down to earth neighbourhood bistro with a hearty menu of rich Franco-German cuisine. Can’t say I have ever been to a Franco-German restaurant before this one, but doesn’t the idea sound awesome? Take the best classic French bistro dishes [...]

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Looking for some proper Italian food? It’s at Lupo Restaurant, located on the edge of Yaletown. I dined here with a group of people a few weeks ago and loved the food, service, and restaurant ambience. The entire menu reads of deliciousness, and deciding on your courses will be tough. Highlights: Lightly cooked asparagus with [...]

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Had a delicious dinner at Chambar Restaurant the other day. I haven’t been in a couple years (although Cafe Medina next door is a regular haunt), but it doesn’t look like business has slowed down much since opening to much fanfare in 2004. Probably because the food is good, the restaurant is innovative, and the [...]

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