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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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 had the most delicious sandwich for lunch today, courtesy of the La Brasserie Food Truck on the corner of Georgia & Granville. Rotisserie chicken – shredded and tossed in gravy, mounded on a pillowy soft buttermilk bun and topped with crispy fried onions. That’s it. Simple and super yum. The gravy makes the sandwich [...]

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On Saturdays, my husband and I usually head out for brunch and Seb’s is part of our usual rotation. A cozy, local restaurant, Seb’s is open for breakfast, lunch, and brunch featuring fresh and unique menu items. Think strawberry & camembert omlettes, eggs benny with a choice of non-traditional havarti, curry, or chipotle-berry sauces or [...]

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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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I stopped by Everything Cafe for lunch last week and plan to return soon. It’s a great spot for a well-priced, hearty & healthy lunch. The menu is simple but interesting. One soup prepared daily, five salads (all vegetarian), five sandwiches, a daily quiche, a cheese plate, and a charcuterie plate. I enjoyed Mike’s Reuben [...]

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As a food lover and blogger, I’m always being asked:  “What’s your favourite restaurant?” I don’t know about other Vancouver food lovers, but I find this question impossible to answer. There is no way, NO WAY I could name one restaurant as my favourite. Vancouver has so many good places, it’s a lucky place to [...]

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