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CHEZ CHRISTOPHE

April 11th, 2013 admin

4712 Hastings Street, Burnaby

Tel: 604-428-4200

Web: www.christophe-chocolat.com

Twitter: @Chez_Christophe

Advice: Closed Sunday and Monday

Having had a sweet tooth since childhood, I have always searched out the patisseries and pastry chefs who run them as I’ve travelled around the globe. Months ago I had the opportunity to meet Chef Christopher Bonzon and his wife Jessica Bonzon at an event that I had attended and indulged in his fine crafted treats. I could not resist a trip to their new shop in Burnaby Heights this past weekend.

Double Baked Croissant with pecan maple syrup

Chocolate Éclair

I tried his unbelievably delicious Double Baked Croissant with pecan maple syrup as well as the divine Chocolate Éclair along with some of his hand crafted chocolates, loved the caramel filled chocolate.

His pastry cases are filled with fine crafted French pastries from single tarts and pastries to large cakes and tarts for your special occasion. Another case was filled with chocolates of which many were filled with local fruits and nuts. The Viennesse case on top of the case featured their Croissant and other specialty croissants filled with chocolate, pecan maple syrup and hazelnut. The shop also features an espresso beverage selection as well as minimal seating.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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RIVERWAY CLUBHOUSE

February 18th, 2013 admin

9001 Bill Fox Way, Burnaby

Tel: 604-297-4888

Web: http://www.facebook.com/riverwayclubhouse

Twitter: @BBY_Riverway

Advice: Reservations suggested. Located at the Riverway Golf Course.

Located in South Burnaby, a bit off the beaten track, you will find an almost secret hideway. My friend and fellow writer Kelly Marion joined me for dinner and some sharing.

Riverway Organic Greens

BC Craft Cider poached Anjou Pear Salad

Started off with the Riverway Organic Greens ($8.50) with dried cranberries and apricots, goat cheese, candied pecans, and herb vinaigrette followed by the refreshing BC Craft Cider poached Anjou Pear Salad ($10) with goat cheese, walnuts, candied pecans, and craft cider gastrique.

Spätzle Poutine

Chicken Burger

Pan Seared Arctic Char

Next was the delicious Spätzle  Poutine ($13.97) with Confit duck, toulouse sausage, spiced spätzle, potato straws, pickled red onions, cheese curds, duck jus gravy and nori aioli; next was the good size Chicken Burger ($13.75) with a delicious house made bacon and red onion jam alongside the Spaghetti Bolognaise garnished with a deep fried pickle. Rounding out the savoury dishes was the Pan Seared Arctic Char ($19).

Crème Caramel

Marshmallow Brioche Pudding

To finish off our meal we shared two desserts, the Crème Caramel ($6.25) and their delicious Marshmallow Brioche Pudding with vanilla bean ice cream! You will find a large dining room with high ceilings along with a large outside patio to enjoy.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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COTTO ENOTECA PIZZERIA

August 22nd, 2012 admin

6011 Hastings Street, Burnaby

Tel: 604-299-8002

Web: http://www.cotto.ca

Twitter: @cottoenoteca

Advice: Make reservations for large parties, sit at the communal table or the bar if dining solo.

Pizza Oven

My love for Italian food took me East last week to dine at the newly opened North Burnaby restaurant that has Chef Alex Tung at the helm. Upon visiting I discovered more than just Italian food, there is a beautiful communal table, and a spectacular bar made of Italian white marble, very cool light fixtures and the star wood burning pizza oven. They are also featuring the FreshTap revolutionary system for Wine on Tap as well as Beer on Tap, and Q Water that uses a high tech water filtration system which is eco-friendly and sustainable.

Cotto Fior di Latte

Pizza Polpetti (left) & Pizza Funghi (right)

My friend Jason Sanders joined me to be my sharing partner in crime, we started off with the Cotto Fior di Latte ($8) roasted mushrooms, crema di balsamico followed by a pizza with halfers of the Pizza Polpetti ($15 for regular) crushed Cotto meatballs, ricotta cheese, Grana Padano, spinach, San Marzano tomato sauce, basil; and the Pizza Funghi ($15) for regular)  roasted mushrooms, goat cheese, fonduta, caramelized onions, chives.

Bucatini Pomodoro

Gnocchi Patata

We then had the Bucatini Pomodoro ($11) fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil, San Marzano tomato sauce; followed by the delicious speciality of the house, Gnocchi Patata ($12) fried potato gnocchi, Sloping Hill pancetta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, arugula, herb oil.

Salted Caramel Budino

For dessert we each had the Salted Caramel Budino ($8) Butterscotch pudding, Maldon sea salt, rosemary biscotti which was outstanding and worthy of us each indulging in our dish of this yummy goodness! We also had a taste of their house made Limoncello which is a beverage you must indulge in with your dessert. With Executive Chef Alex Tung at the helm you will always know this is where you are going to want to dine!

Review By: Richard Wolak

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ROMANA PIZZA

February 25th, 2012 admin

4660 Hastings Street, Burnaby

Tel: 604-298-7252

Web: http://www.romanarestaurant.com

Twitter: @romanapizza

Advice: Take a long a friend or two and share a variety of dishes.

For over 38 years the family has been cooking fine Greek cuisine at this locale, known for their pizza which I have enjoyed previously, this visit was to eat Greek. I brought along a couple of friends Jonathan and Emmy and we embarked on a tasting and sharing adventure.

Dip Platter

Greek Salad

Kalamari

We started off the meal with the large Dip Platter ($13.50) pita, and a selection of dips the homous, spicy feta, garlic eggplant and tzatziki; followed by a wonderful Greek Salad ($10) fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, and feta; followed by the delicious Kalamari ($10) deep fried and served with tzatziki.

Spanakopita

Saganaki

Roasted Potatoes

Mousaka

Lamb Kleftiko

Chicken Thessaloniki

Next was the outstanding Spanakopita ($8) Spinach, feta, egg and dill wrapped in filo & baked; this was followed by another outstanding dish, the Saganaki ($10) Pan fried mountain sheep cheese done with a touch of ouzo. This was followed the delicious Mousaka ($16) layered ground beef, meliziano, and béchamel sauce, along with a plate of roasted potatoes. The next dish was the tender Lamb Kleftiko ($19) casserole along with the Chicken Thessaloniki ($19) tender chicken breast topped with steamed spinach, roasted vegetable sauce, feta and mozzarella.

Dessert Platter

We finished off our meal sharing a dessert platter with my favourite Eckmek and Bougatsa, both were delicious and were the perfect ending to our Greek night.

By: Richard Wolak

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THE PEARTREE

December 18th, 2011 admin

4120 East Hastings Street Burnaby, BC

Tel: 604-299-2772

Web: http://www.peartreerestaurant.net/

Twitter: @PeartreeBurnaby

Advice: Closed Sunday and Monday. Advance reservations are a must.

I finally had dinner recently at this oh so humble fine dining restaurant in North Burnaby where many of the finest chefs in Canada have apprenticed in this kitchen under Chef Scott Jaeger. So many chefs that I have met have worked here and many of those have competed in the notable International cooking competition Bocuse d’Or along with Scott.

Witloof Salad

Orange Caramelized Scallops

As we began our meal we were served complimentary house-made Brioche which was flakey and delicious along with butter. This is a kitchen of perfection, that being said it was an honour for me to dine here knowing Chef Scott Jaeger was cooking my meal. To start , I had the Witloof Salad ($14) with watercress, Okanagan pear dressing, candied walnuts and aged Gouda; my dining companion had the Orange Caramelized Scallops ($16) with double smoked bacon risotto.

Braised 'Peace River' Lamb Shank

Pan Roasted 'Miracle Springs' Trout

For our mains, I had the deliciously tender Braised ‘Peace River’ Lamb Shank ($30) with seared scallops and roasted pear risotto; and my dining companion had the outstanding Pan Roasted ‘Miracle Springs’ Trout ($29) served with Pomme Dauphine and butternut squash.

Warm Spice Cake

Chocolate Ganache

For dessert, both were outstanding and a fine finish to each of our meals. I had the Warm Spice Cake ($11) with poached pears and almond coriander ice cream; and my dining companion had the Chocolate Ganache ($12) with a crisp nut base salted caramel and orange chocolate sorbet.

The dining room is well appointed and classy, and the food is well presented to perfection. This restaurant is a gem that has humble chefs creating fine cuisine worth your patronage!

Review By: Richard Wolak

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ANATOLIA’S GATE

November 25th, 2011 admin

7084 Kingsway, Burnaby

Tel: 604-525-2519 ‎

Web: www.anatolias.ca

Twitter: n/a

Advice: Go with a friend or order a couple of dishes so that you are served the larger Lavash bread.

Lavash Bread

On a hunt for authentic Turkish cuisine, I headed out to Burnaby on a mission after hearing great things. Happily discovered a family run gem serving traditional Turkish dishes in a very homey atmosphere. With each of our dishes, Lavash bread was included, normally if dining alone you get a small bread, if 2 people are dining together they serve a large Lavash, this is Turkish bread. We chose the Whole Wheat Lavash which arrived to the table hot and puffy served with tzatziki.

Chicken Shisha

Beef Iskender Kabob

I had the delicious Chicken Shisha ($11.95) Grilled Chicken Breast Chunks served with salad, rice & yogurt sauce, my friend Gerry had the Adana Kabob ($11.95) Freshly Ground Beef grilled skewer w/yogurt rice & salad.

They have many different dishes from pide’s to kebabs and even pizzas, you will also find a limited offering of traditional Turkish desserts. Since I wrestled with ordering the dish that I did vs the Cheese Lovers Pide, I know what I will be having on my next visit!

Review By: Richard Wolak

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ALVIN GARDEN

November 9th, 2011 admin

4850 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC

Tel: (604) 437-0828

Web: n/a

Twitter: n/a

Advice: Make sure you tell your server what spice level you want. Dishes are made for sharing.

Happy to have discovered this popular spot specializing in Hunan style Chinese cuisine. As popular as it is amongst those that are in the know it’s also quite difficult to find. I dined with a group and we many dishes were ordered for us the spice level was 1/5 of the usual spice levels and it was plenty hot for us, I can only imagine what the regular spice levels would be like for those that dare.

Tea Smoked Duck

Spicy Shredded Chicken

BC Prawns & Scallops with Vegetables

Tofu and Vegetables

Alberta Beef with pickled green

Spicy Chicken with peanuts

Spicy Green Beans

I especially liked the BC Prawns & Scallops with Vegetables, Alberta Beef with pickled green, Spicy Chicken with peanuts, and Spicy Green Beans as they were flavourful and not too spicy. Hunan cuisine is known to be spicy and while years ago I enjoyed spicy food, I now prefer a lesser heat level.

Review By: Richard Wolak

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EBO RESTAURANT

December 13th, 2010 admin

4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby

Tel: 604-453-0788

Web: http://www.eborestaurant.com/

Twitter: @EBOrestaurant

Advice: The Taste of EBO is a 3 course special for $42

Hidden inside the Delta Burnaby Hotel, is a gem worth your discovery, asides from the friendly servers, it is Executive Chef Daniel Craig and his team who are creating magic on the plates. I don’t think that I would have ever noticed this restaurant on my own as it is hidden inside the hotel and the name of the restaurant evoked Japanese, it turns out EBO stands for East of BOundary. I dined with a friend and we chose to share the appetizers before having our own entrée so that we could both taste more dishes.

Soup being prepared tableside

Aromatic Infused Duck Broth with Fois Gras

To begin our meal we were served our soup tableside in a manner that allowed the soups flavours to shine through, it was the Aromatic Infused Duck Broth with Fois Gras (house special). From the moment the burner arrived to the table I was thinking Chemistry Class, this was no Chemistry experiment this was fine dining at its best.

Crab Cakes

Beetroot & Goat Cheese Salad

The next dish were the Crab Cakes ($14) bonito crusted belle river rock crab, chilli bean aioli, cabbage slaw and sweet soya along with the other appetizer we shared the refreshing, Beetroot & Goat Cheese Salad ($12) roasted beets, molten Marcella goat cheese, organic lettuce, textures of apples, pine nut granola. To accompany the first part of the dinner I had a glass for the Jackson Triggs Sauvignon Blanc Grand Reserve (Oliver) ’08 ($10.50).

Gnocchi with Lobster with chanterelle mushrooms

The chef sent out an Amuse for each of us to enjoy that was full of flavours and absolutely delicious, Gnocchi with Lobster with chanterelle mushrooms.

Lamb Chops

7 oz Double Smoked Wrapped Bison Tenderloin Bacon

For my entrée I had the outstanding Lamb Chops ($27) grilled to perfection, marinated lamb chops, braised cheeks, roast tomatoes, pearly cous cous, butternut squash puree, fresh mint and braised juices. Kudos to the chef this was no doubt the best Lamb Chops dish I have ever had around Vancouver and I do love my Lamb. With my entrée I had a glass of the Jackson Triggs Proprietors Edition Shiraz (Oliver) ’07 ($11.50). My friend had the 7 oz Double Smoked Wrapped Bison Tenderloin Bacon ($34).

Dessert platter: Maya Flourless Cake, Fig Cake topped with Peanut Butter Ice Cream and rice crispy squares with white chocolate.

Peanut Butter Ice Cream

To end our meal we both shared the Dessert platter which the Pastry Chef Romeo Maghirang created especially for us that featured their Maya Flourless Cake, Fig Cake topped with Peanut Butter Ice Cream and rice crispy squares with white chocolate. We loved the Peanut Butter Ice Cream so much that we ordered another bowl of the Ice Cream on its own. I then discovered that the Maya Flourless Cake which was lacking on its own was delicious in the mouth along with a spoonful of the Peanut Butter Ice Cream, I hope the restaurant takes my cue and ads a scoop of the Peanut Butter Ice Cream to the Maya Flourless Cake!

I loved this meal, all the dishes were superb and each had so much flavour.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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