We were so happy with brunch at Ask for Luigi that we went back for dinner. Followed by ice cream at Earnest Ice Cream! It was a salty and sweet affair… Continue reading Salty & Sweet: Ask for Luigi and Earnest Ice Cream
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Bit of a rocky dinner at Zipang Provisions
Can a restaurant be considered good even if not everything they do is good? Can the strong dishes make up for the crappy ones? I really wanted to have a good time at Zipang Provisions, but things didn’t quite gel. Continue reading Bit of a rocky dinner at Zipang Provisions
Taste of Nova Scotia at Portside Pub (With Bonus Round at Alibi Room)
Wandered into The Portside Pub while waiting for Alibi Room to open on a Thursday afternoon and saw that they changed their menu to a more Nova Scotia-focused one. Before they had fun snacky stuff like dim sum, hot dogs (“red hots”) and popcorn. Now, sadly, that’s all gone. Continue reading Taste of Nova Scotia at Portside Pub (With Bonus Round at Alibi Room)
Beers & A Snack at Pourhouse
I’ve been meaning to try Pourhouse in Gastown for ages. I really want to try their burger, but alas not this time. Just some beers and a snack! Continue reading Beers & A Snack at Pourhouse
Tasty Brunch at Ask for Luigi
We finally tried Ask for Luigi, newish Italian place in Railtown. Good word-of-mouth, online response varies though 😛 Continue reading Tasty Brunch at Ask for Luigi
The Cake that Broke my Arm: Black Forest Cake from Thierry
My dad’s birthday was coming up so, inspired by this thread on Chowhound, I bought the Black Forest Cake from Thierry downtown. I saw the medium sized one in the display case and the lady there said it would feed about 10-12 people. I had to feed 20, so I ordered the large ($48.95+tax). Continue reading The Cake that Broke my Arm: Black Forest Cake from Thierry
Brassneck x Community Pizzeria: Always a winner!
The combination of brewery tasting rooms and mobile food trucks is a dream come true for me, ever since seeing that setup in action in Portland. Finally in October 2013 it happened in Vancouver with Brassneck opening up and inviting food trucks to park outside. Quickly afterwards, 33 Acres and Parallel 49 started doing the same thing. If you’re every wondering what food trucks will be at Brassneck, following Brassneck’s twitter feed is a must, as is keeping an eye on Street Food App’s Brassneck listing. Continue reading Brassneck x Community Pizzeria: Always a winner!
You’re a dirty burger: Upstairs at Campagnolo
Inspired by this thread on Chowhound, I had to check out the reincarnated Refuel Dirty Burger at Upstairs at Campagnolo, the newly-opened upstairs speakeasy/lounge/bar next to Campagnolo on Main St. I never got to try the original Refuel burger…so with no point of comparison, does the Dirty Burger at Upstairs taste good? Continue reading You’re a dirty burger: Upstairs at Campagnolo
Alibi Room 500th Tap List Celebration - Part 2
Had such a good time at Alibi Room’s 500th Tap List Celebration, I had to go back a few days later to have some more! Continue reading Alibi Room 500th Tap List Celebration - Part 2
Alibi Room 500th Tap List Celebration - Part 1
The beer scene in Vancouver has grown over the last 4-5 years so that there are PLENTY of quality beer and food/beer pairing events to choose from in any given week. One event I had to check out was Alibi Room’s 500th Tap List celebration. Tons of special beers on tap plus casks. This event started yesterday (Sunday, March 9) and goes until Thursday, March 13. Lots of stuff switching in daily, so it isn’t a big deal if you didn’t make the first day. I took photos of the entire 16-page booklet, so you can read and weep! Continue reading Alibi Room 500th Tap List Celebration - Part 1