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Food & Artisan Market at Downtown Jazz Weekend June 22 & 23

June 10th, 2013 admin

The Vancouver International Jazz Festival presents are larger celebration of Free jazz concerts downtown Vancouver this year. All takes place around Robson Square and outside of the Vancouver Art Gallery over the weekend of June 22 & 23, showcasing musicians from all over Vancouver, Canada and around the world.

The Opening Weekend of the festival kicks off with a bangon the grounds of the iconic Vancouver Art Gallery and Robson Square with the Georgia music stage.  Featuring an arts and music village with  three stages of live performance, two outdoor licensed bistros, art installations, family and children’s activities, a community fair, artisan and food market,  introductory dance classes, busker entertainment and much more. Check out the line-up of the Robson stage as well.

There will be a free Rink Side Dance Party with DJ Kubanito at 5pm both days at Robson Square Rink.

Make sure you check out this Map to find everything on site including the Bistro, Beer Garden and more. Check out the full line-up of this years Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

By: Richard Wolak

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CAFÉ REGALADE

October 28th, 2012 admin

2836 West 4th Avenue,  Vancouver

Tel: 604-733-2213

Web: http://www.caferegalade.com

Twitter: @CafeRegalade

Advice: Order the bread on its own or a dish with the bread it is a must.

Omelette of the day with potatoes, salad and bread

From French pastries to bistro, this wonderful French café changed course and developed more of a following for their fine French fare. After months of friends telling me to visit for breakfast, I did just that recently having the Omelette of the day ($9.95) with potatoes, salad and their French bread. My friends who are regular diners there had the Lyon Breakfast with 2 poached eggs, mushrooms, bacon, pearl onions, spinach, potatoes, and red wine sauce, salad; and the Basque Breakfast 2 sunny side up eggs, piperade, chorizo, aioli sauce, potatoes, salad of which they both love.

You will also find French classic dishes on the dinner menu such as the braised beef short ribs along with the duck breast a’la orange, make sure you save room for one of Chef Steeve’s desserts! Now to find a free night for a return visit to indulge!

Review By: Richard Wolak

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THE SMOKING DOG

May 4th, 2012 admin

1889 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver

Tel: 604-732-8811

Web: www.thesmokingdog.com

Twitter: @TheSmokingDog

Advice: Reservations suggested.

Crispy skin Sockeye Salmon

With Executive Chef Felipe Ramos at the helm this bistro has reinvented itself as a go to spot for French bistro fare in the area. I had dinner there this week, starting off with the delicious Crispy skin Sockeye Salmon atop truffle risotto cake (amuse bouche).

Salt Spring Mussels

Lemon Sorbet

The first dish was the Salt Spring Mussels ($17) with confit roma tomatoes, in a delicious La Chouffe beer broth. This was followed by a home-made Lemon Sorbet atop sour cherry compote as a palate cleanser.

Steak au Poivre

Braised Halibut Filet

My Steak au Poivre ($28) with caramelized baby carrots, fried brussel sprouts, frites and 3 peppercorn sauce, the steak was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were oh so delicious. My guest had the Braised Halibut Filet ($26) with manilla clams, sautéed red chard, smashed baby red potatoes, oyster mushroom broth.

Gran Marnier Chocolate Mousse Martini

Trio of Creme Brulee

For dessert I had the Gran Marnier Chocolate Mousse Martini ($7) with orange-cranberry biscotti and then I shared the Trio of Creme Brulee ($6) -vanilla, white chocolate and hazelnut.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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LE PARISIEN

May 2nd, 2012 admin

751 Denman Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-687-1418

Web: www.leparisien.ca

Twitter: @leparisienyvr

Advice: Mon -Fri mornings croissants and coffee; brunch on weekends. Lunch & Dinner daily.

Everyone has a love for Paris in one way or another, whether it be Paris in Vegas or Paris in France, now we have Paris in the Westend and I am in love with it.

Croissants

Espresso Macchiatto

From the moment you walk in the room it is as if you woke up in Paris, I visited during the week to start the day with my friend Alejandro and we shared a basket of fresh baked Croissants ($8.50) with 2 plain croissants and 1 chocolate croissant, I had an Espresso Macchiatto ($3.00).

French Onion Fondue

Albacore Tuna Tartar

Cassoulet de Casteinaudary

Braised Lamb Gnocchi

On another day, I had dinner with friends sharing several of the dishes. I loved the outstanding French Onion Fondue ($9) with gruyere, onions, sherry and fresh baguette, it is a french onion soup without the broth; had the Albacore Tuna Tartar ($12) tapenade, pine nuts, oven dried tomato, espelette, croutons. Next was the delicious Cassoulet de Casteinaudary ($20) duck confit, bacon, toulouse sausage, cannellini beans; as well as the delicious Braised Lamb Gnocchi ($20) petit pois, mint and fromage blanc.

Citrus Parfait

Dark Chocolate Mousse

For dessert I shared the delicious and refreshing Citrus Parfait ($7) calamansi curd, blueberry preserve, burnt meringue followed by the Dark Chocolate Mousse ($7) with salted caramel and cocoa nib tuile. Looking forward to my next visit to try Brunch!

Review By: Richard Wolak

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GERARD LOUNGE

October 11th, 2011 admin

845 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC

Tel: 604-682-5511

Web: http://www.vancouver.suttonplace.com/restaurant/Lounge_Menu.htm

Twitter: n/a

Advice: Drop by for lunch, dinner or a late night drink.

Known as an old classic, Gerard is one of the most notable lounges in the city for the business crowd and visiting celebrities. I had lunch a couple of weeks ago joined by my Actor friend Kenji Maeda, it was the first time we had both visited for a meal. The room is well appointed dark wooden bar, matching tables and comfortable leather chairs.

Albacore Tuna Tataki

Spicy Fried Salmon Tacos

To start we shared the delicious Albacore Tuna Tataki ($14) wakame & shitake salad, green horseradish mayonnaise & lemongrass sambal dipping sauce; along with the outstanding Spicy Fried Salmon Tacos ($15) served with tomatoes, guacamole, chipotle crème fraiche & spicy coleslaw.

Beef Sirloin Burger

Sutton Clubhouse

For our mains I had the Beef Sirloin Burger ($17) white cheddar, bacon, mushrooms, Portuguese bun, horseradish aioli & red pepper relish and Kenji had the Sutton Clubhouse ($16)  house -smoked & roasted turkey breast, potato artisian bread,  traditional condiments & caciocavallo cheese as well as fries on the side.

Review By: Richard Wolak

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THE OAKWOOD

July 7th, 2011 admin

2741 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver

Tel: (604) 558-1965

Web: www.theoakwood.ca

Twitter: @theOakwoodKits

Advice: If you are dining solo then dine at the communal table.

In house smoked meat on house made brioche

Rolled Beef Carpaccio

Seared Scallop

Cast Iron Cornish Hen

I loved the long wooden communal table, the use of the reclaimed wood throughout the restaurant along with the unique wooden ceiling lamps. This neighbourhood eatery is all about west-coast goodness that mixes outstanding Canadian cuisine with a great selection of craft beers on tap, and most of all has Chef Mike Robbins leading the kitchen. Everything is house made, I began my dinner with a delicious In house smoked meat on house made brioche (amuse) to tempt my palate, this followed with a dish that I would have never thought of ordering alas I did, the delicious Rolled Beef Carpaccio ($13) enoki and celery salad devilled egg, paprika honey. Next was the full of flavour and hearty, Seared Scallop ($21) pork stuffed potato pasta, corn puree, beet salad. Next dish was the outstanding Cast Iron Cornish Hen ($19) celeriac puree, mushroom saute, fried onion pan jus.

Bistro Pancake

Since dessert is always a must for me when finishing a fine meal, I ended with the Bistro Pancake ($6) vanilla ice cream blueberries; think German style served warm in a black cast iron pan – YUM!

I am already looking forward to the next visit to indulge in their Burger and then their Fish & Chips!

Review By: Richard Wolak

 

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TABLEAU

June 8th, 2011 admin

1181 Melville Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-639-8692

Web: http://tableaubarbistro.com/

Twitter: @tableaubistro

Advice: Try to get a banquette seat in front of the bar for best people watching or sit outside on the patio. Located inside the Loden Hotel.

The Moonlight Cocktail

Polynesian

Starting out the meal with some cocktails to refresh the palate, my friend Ajay had The Moonlight Cocktail ($11) while I had the refreshing Polynesian ($11) with rum, house made falernum, tropical juices, dash of pernod.

Braised Veal Ravioli

Mushrooms on Toast

Spot Prawn Cocktail

Taking our top notch server Ryan’s suggestions we began our dinner with the delicious Braised Veal Ravioli ($12) tomato sauce, padano cheese; and then the phenomenal Mushrooms on Toast ($10) creamy mushrooms & herbs. Ajay was craving Spot Prawns so he indulged in the Spot Prawn Cocktail ($16).

Beef Short Ribs

Frittes

Braised Veal Shank

For our mains I had the delicious and large Beef Short Ribs ($20) bbq sauce & creamy coleslaw and yummy frites; and Ajay had the Braised Veal Shank ($25) with creamy polenta, rapini, citrus herb gremolat.

Ice Cream Sundae

Chocolate Mousse

The beautiful room by local interior designer Franco Avignoni has already become a people watchers paradise, he has blended old world classic bistro elements such as custom brasses, solid wood panelling, marble and leather banquettes with original “pop art” elements including an upside down pool in the ceiling, its modern and dynamic.

Review By: Richard Wolak

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FAUBERG

December 12th, 2010 admin

2156 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver

Tel: 604-266 2156

Web:  http://www.faubourg.com/

Twitter: n/a

Advice: The restaurant is located behind the café.

This Parisian caffe is the perfect addition to the Kerrisdale neighbourhood, I have been by a few times already and have enjoyed tasting some of their baked goods and most of all their coffee which is smooth and delicious.

You will find a French pâtisserie, bakery, cafe and restaurant all in one offering customers an exquisite selection of french pastries, buttery almond croissants, chocolate twists, pain au chocolat and sandwiches, along with an array of speciality coffee beverages. They also bake breads here including Campagne and Traditional baguette.

Chocolate Twist

Espresso Macchiato & Almond Croissant

I have had the Chocolate Twist ($2.55) a delicious pastry that was quite light, an Almond Croissant ($2.90) along with an Espresso Macchiato ($2.10). Next time I will visit for lunch in the dining room for one of their French specialty dishes and I would also like to visit for Afternoon Tea.

I could sit here all day long and people watch, each time in I have run into friends and if you stay awhile you will no doubt make new friends. The room is warm and inviting with a large seating area, the service was wonderful as well.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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