I know we go on and on about Longtail Kitchen (facebook) in New West. They do longtable pop-up dinners featuring different chefs on a semi-regular basis. This was the first one we’ve been to. We really enjoyed it! Continue reading Longtable Dinner at Longtail Kitchen: Authentic Malaysian Cuisine by Alex Chen
Zipang Provisions on Main St: Fancier Digs, Good Food
Zipang moved from Main & 21st to Main & 15th (across the street from Brewery Creek) and renamed themselves as Zipang Provisions. I love the inside and the food’s not bad! Worth another visit! Continue reading Zipang Provisions on Main St: Fancier Digs, Good Food
$2.85 Burger: Good Burger, Great Value
Online world freaks out about @burger285. I see what the big deal is. Continue reading $2.85 Burger: Good Burger, Great Value
Small Lunch at Chewies Coal Harbour
Finally made it back to Chewies (facebook) since I tried it two years ago. Pork belly crackling and fried chicken! Continue reading Small Lunch at Chewies Coal Harbour
Hangover Cures Part 1: Congee
I grew up eating this stuff, so when I’m feeling not-so-good, it’s so comforting to eat a hot bowl of congee (AKA jook). A childhood taste that helps ease my adult pain 😀 Continue reading Hangover Cures Part 1: Congee
Brunch at Farmer’s Apprentice
Holy crap! Farmer’s Apprentice just won a bunch of 2014 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Well deserved…although looks like our plans to try dinner are gonna be a lot harder :/
Spur-of-the-moment decision to have brunch at Farmer’s Apprentice, a place that I’ve been wanting to try for a while. Continue reading Brunch at Farmer’s Apprentice
My Version of Going to a Cafe: Brunch at Tuc Craft Kitchen
Finally had a chance to try out Tuc Craft Kitchen (facebook) in Gastown. What attracted me were their “Nibbles & Bites” like Pork Belly Crackling and tempura-battered Crispy Bacon & Egg. Perfect bar snacks. Continue reading My Version of Going to a Cafe: Brunch at Tuc Craft Kitchen
Brunch at Burdock & Co.
We tried Charlie’s Little Italian the other week and saw Burdock & Co. (facebook) down the street where Cafeteria used to be and made a mental note to check this place out. The opportunity came so we went for brunch. Great stuff! Continue reading Brunch at Burdock & Co.
Fried Chicken Sin at Craft Beer Market
Finally tried the new Craft Beer Market in Olympic Village, near Tap & Barrel and Legacy Liquor Store. They have another location in Calgary and a new one opening up in Edmonton. I have an unexplained obsession with chicken and waffles so I ordered that. Continue reading Fried Chicken Sin at Craft Beer Market
Broken Rice Vietnamese
Broken Rice specializes in broken rice dishes. It’s a Viet thing, they smash uncooked rice grains until they’re broken then cook them as usual, creating this interesting rice texture. This place is run by the same people that own Green Lemongrass on Kingsway! Continue reading Broken Rice Vietnamese