Posts Tagged ‘Bistro’

CORNER SUITE BISTRO DELUXE

 

UPDATED 3/4/12 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED

850 Thurlow Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-569-3415

Web: http://thecornersuite.com/

Twitter: @thecornersuite

Advice: Reservations suggested during dinner hours, dropping in late night without a reservation should be ok.

Crusty Bread

Duck Rillette

Bacon and Onion Alsation Tart

From a conversation about their cool blue chairs, my friend and I happened upon for some late night bites on a recent Saturday night to share a few of the items. Aside from the cool turquoise blue chairs and the black leather banquette booths, the interior is fairly dark. The menu was intriguing and looked promising, a basket of home made bread arrived to the table shortly after we ordered, we then shared the Duck Rillette, crostini ($6). Followed by the flavourful Bacon and Onion Alsation Tart ($16) sweetbreads, apple & fennel salad.

Flourless Chocolate Torte

We had originally stopped by to have dessert, after looking at the dinner menu we both were so tempted that we decided to have some bites first, but dessert was a must and we shared the delicious Flourless Chocolate Torte ($8) with vanilla ice cream. The menu is well thought out and features a good selection of appetizers, small plates, soups, salads, and larger plates. One of the highlights is their extensive Cheese menu, featuring well over 50 cheeses; The other highlight is “The Genuine Article” a very extensive 30 page cocktail list which again is very well thought out, perhaps a bit too extensive, though you are bound to find your favourite cocktail on the list or be adventurous and try something new!

Review by: Richard Wolak

TWISTED FORK BISTRO

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1147 Granville Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-568-0749

Web: http://www.twistedforkbistro.ca/index2.php

Twitter: @TwstdForkBistro

Advice: If you go between 6pm-7pm Mon – Sat –order the Blue Fence special for $25.

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Turkey dinner with all the fixins

Turkey dinner with all the fixins

I first sampled their food at Feast of Fields a few weeks ago and I was intrigued not only by the twisted fork, but to try this great food. This is bistro is simple, yet cozy, many of the items on the menu looked tempting. This is French Canadian comfort food and on Sunday nights they offer a 3 course dinner special. I ordered the 3 course dinner special and for $25, I was served a mixed green salad, turkey dinner with all the fixins, a slice of pumpkin pie and a glass of wine. Not only was this great value but it was superb. My friend opted for a smaller meal and she had the Butternut Squash Soup ($8) with lemon scented creme fraiche and the Goat Cheese, Tomato, Onion Tart ($7.25) Goat cheese, house smoked tomatoes, caramelized onions, fresh greens and pear chutney. There is a good wine and beer selection and the service was warm and friendly.

I can’t wait to go back for my next visit.

Review by: Richard Wolak

GAIA BISTRO

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UPDATED 3/4/12 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED

2055 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver

Tel: 604-568-5022

Web: http://www.gaiabistro.ca/

Advice: Closed Sundays

Trio of tasting salads

Trio of tasting salads

Chicken Shwarma plate

Chicken Shwarma plate

I had heard about a restaurant serving Israelli cuisine and I had to visit. The décor is colourful in this Kerrisdale eatery specializing in Mediteranian & Israelli cuisine. I had intended to get my food to go, however after a few minutes, I quickly changed my mind and opted for a table for a delightful lunch which was delicious. Before my entrée arrived I was served with a complimentary trio of salads which were very tasty. I had the Chicken Shwarma plate (11.95) pomegranite marinated chicken with hummus, roasted potatoes, tabuleh, carrot salad and warm grilled pita and I loved it, the flavours were so tasty and it was so delicious. Everything on the menu looked great, and ever so tempting, I haven’t had Israelli cuisine like this since I last visited Israel. You can taste the flavours in the dishes here, fresh and inspiring. I then ordered the Luna Puff Pastry ($4) savoury pastry filled with feta, swiss and parmesan cheese and fresh herbs and ended up having this at home for dinner. There dishes are wholesome and made with organic ingredients whenever possible, other items that looked good and ones that I want to try is the Jerusalem-style Kugel, Imam Bialdi, and the Latkes. The desserts also looked amazing from the Pear tart to the Ricotta Lemon Cheesecake. Next time I am going back to try their special Saturday morning brunch!

Review by: Richard Wolak

LES FAUX BOURGUOIS

Les Faux Bourguois
663 15th Ave, Vancouver

Tel: 604.873.9733

Web: http://www.lesfauxbourgeois.com

 

 

 

Advice: Make an advance reservation
The first time I went to Les Faux I didn’t have a reservation, I called first and was told that I could drop by and snag a table for two by waiting about 30 minutes or so. That advice wasn’t so good, as the place was jammed by the time I got there, my friend and I were lucky to get the last seats at the bar. On my next visit I made a reservation 8 days in advance and this began a journey to a great dining experience. This is a wonderful spot to take a friend who may be celebrating a birthday, or taking someone for a romantic night out, it is a slice of Paris in Vancouver. At $15-$19 dollars a dish the price point is ideal, the servers are relaxed and informative and the atmosphere is very Parisian.
On my first visit I had the Le Steak Frites ($16) with wine reduction sauce, this came with a generous portion of tasty fries which were superb and for dessert the Hot Chocolate and Madeleines ($7) which was like mini Donuts, a little warm with a cup of think hot chocolate for dipping. On my return visit I had the Fillet D’Agneau Poele ($17) and shared the Mixed Olives ($4) with my friend. For dessert we shared the Milk Chocolate Mousse ($7) which was a perfect ending to our meal.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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