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CAFE CREPE

October 4th, 2009 admin

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2861 Granville Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-488-1326

Web: n/a

Advice: Breakfast served daily to 3pm.

Tuna and Chese Crepe

Tuna and Chese Crepe

This Parisian creperie doesn’t only serve amazing crepes, you will find my favourite savoury crepe, Tuna with Swiss Cheese ($7.50) without mayo; and my favourite sweet crepes, Chestnut Crème crepe ($5.75), Nutella crepe ($5.75), Dark Chocolate with fresh strawberry ($7.75). One of their newest menu items and one that looks to rich for me to try was the Three Scoop Ice Cream Crepe ($6.85) with vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and coffee, sounds like 4 scoops to me, perhaps you get a bonus?

In addition to these wonderful crepes there are grilled Panini sandwiches, baguettes and breakfast specialities including omelets and egg dishes. If your thirsty then have an Illy espresso or cappuccino or a pint of beer. This café is one of a few within their locally based chain and this one has doubled in size from the previous café. Sit in one of their comfy black booths, love the burgundy walls and the twirling ceiling fans.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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KAPLAN’S STAR DELI

August 17th, 2009 admin

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5775 Oak Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-263-2625

Advice: Ask for lean or extra lean for any of the meat sandwiches.

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This Jewish deli has been part of the community for many years, my friends and I have many long standing favourites, first of all they have the most delicious chicken soup, some would say the chicken soup will cure any illness or will cure your soul and others just love their soup, they have a few variations of the soup on the menu from clear broth to the Chicken Megillah Soup ($6.25) Chicken soup with kreplach, matzah ball and noodles to the Chicken in the Pot which is the ultimate works and includes chicken soup, with kreplach, matzah ball, chicken pieces, carrots and noodles ($12.75). The deli is known for its smoked meat, corned beef, pastrami, beef brisket monster sandwiches which include a big serving of meat, coleslaw, cheese and more (these sandwiches range in price from $12-$14) there is also chopped liver, herring, gefilte fish, lox and bagels, potato knishes and many other specialties. You don’t have to be Jewish to dine here, you just have to love this style of great deli food. Their Cinnamon Buns ($2.75) are the biggest buns in town and they come with or without raisins.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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LA BUCA

August 8th, 2009 admin

4025 MacDonald Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604.730.6988


Web: http://www.labuca.ca

Twitter: @LaBuca

Advice: Make a reservation.

Pumpkin Ravioli

Pumpkin Ravioli

You can drive past La Buca and not realize you’ve just missed one of the greatest little Italian restaurants in town. Little because La Buca is nothing more than a store front dressed with fine, yet comfortable furniture and simply decorated walls. You could imaging this place to be out of the Godfather movie, yet I would rate the food and the service as exceptional.  And so would others as the place was bustling the evening we were there.

Our venture into the fine cuisine started with a well displayed list of daily specials chalked on a blackboard. As an appetizer, the Chicken Livers Sgonfiotti caught my attention. With a crisp outer shell, the delicately cooked chicken liver almost melted in my mouth. My partner and I shared this delicious appetizer as we contemplating the meal to follow.

The entrée was served and she ordered one of the daily specials: Gnocci and Chicken Cacciatore. The chefs talents shone through with this serving as the Gnocci was presented al denté and perfectly seasoned in a tangy tomato based sauce. I ordered the Spaghetti Vongoli, a succulent mix of pasta combined with fresh steamed clams (in shells) with white wine, garlic and parsley.

Other items on the menu include: Garganelli Della casa Prosciutto, basil, garlic, sun dried tomato. Stracatto di vitello, risotto al vino rosso, slow cooked veal braised overnight and served with red wine risotto and mushrooms.

Desserts include: Blueberry tart,  Cheesecake and a cheese plate of Gorgonzola with apple.
The full wine menu consisted of some great wines from italy.

La Buca is a hidden gem. Hard to find but easy to remember.

Review by: Brian Hebb


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SABRA RESTAURANT

August 6th, 2009 admin

Sabra

3844 Oak Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-733-4912

Web: http://www.sabrakosherrestaurant.com

Advice: They are closed Saturdays. Call a day ahead for the whole wheat challah.

window of baking

window of baking

This is Vancouver’s only Glatt Kosher Restaurant, they have a good falafel bar that features many different toppings such as tahini, carrots and spicy chug sauce.

Falafel Plate

Falafel Plate

They also have wonderful selection of Jewish baking which is superb. My favorites from their baking include chocolate, poppy and walnut rolls, chocolate babka, chocolate rugelach, and potato knishes. They make the best whole wheat and sweet challah in the city, this is a traditional bread for the sabbath. There is seating inside and outside and there is a full beverage line-up featuring espresso, lattes and cappuccinos as well as a full restaurant menu.

Review by: Richard Wolak


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