1510 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Phone: (604) 251-7586 Web: http://www.soprasottovancouver.com/ Instagram @soprasotto.vancouver Advice: Reservations suggested, walk-ins welcome. Inspired by Nonna’s cooking, this Italian focussed eatery features Executive Chef, Enrico Fratoni who has brought fresh, local and approachable fare to the neighbourhood. I have dined a…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 2211 Manitoba Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 620-5445 Web: https://www.mangiacucina.com/ Twitter: @mangia604 Instagram @mangia604 Advice: Reservations suggested This charming house is the setting for this Italian cuisine focussed eatery run by Sicilian born Chef Allessandro who’s menu…
2579 W Broadway, Vancouver Web: https://www.unogelato.com/ Twitter: @unogelatoyvr Instagram @unogelato.yvr Advice: Counter service. When Maestro James creates something or anything for that matter, you know it’s going to be good. He is the master when it comes to precision and…
I recently attended the opening party for the latest eatery from the Tacofino group in the Mount Pleasant/Olympic Village neighborhood. Each of their locations usually has a different name to give each a slightly different identity. This one is no…
1036 Mainland Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 559-5989 Web: n/a Instagram: @angust_vancouver Advice: Counter service. A beautiful bakeshop in the heart of Yaletown that keeps things simple, they offer a selection of in-house baked croissants, cinnamon buns along with espresso drinks…
25 E. 2nd Avenue, Vancouver Tel: (604) 708-0306 Web: http://www.honswontonhouse.com/ Instagram @honswonton Advice: No reservations, complimentary hot tea. With it’s homage to the original Hon’s that was founded locally in the 1970’s; the popular Chinese eats focused eatery is in…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 1148 Davie Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 423-3281 Web: https://mumbailocal.ca/ Instagram @Mumbailocal.ca Advice: Walk-ins welcome, open daily. Specializing in Mumbai style street food, the kitchen is run by creative Chef Tushar Tondvalkar who has created a…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 110-6888 River Road, Richmond Tel: (604) 285-8889 Web: https://origoclub.ca/ Instagram @origoclub Advice: Reservations suggested, closed Mondays. With it’s focus on French cuisine and French wines this beautiful new restaurant does it all so well. It’s…
BUSINESS CLOSED September 2020 1350 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Phone: (604) 922-5362 Web: http://www.meinhardtfinefoods.com/ Instagram @meinhardtfinefoods Hours: Open Monday to Saturday 7am to 9pm, Sunday 8am – 7pm This is their third store in the Vancouver area, similar in size to…
631 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Tel: (604) 254-5633 Web: https://pepinos.ca/ Twitter: @pepinothemouse Instagram: @ pepinosspaghettihouse Advice: No reservations. With its nod to the old Nicks which was the locale for over 60 years prior; Pepino’s takes the reign mastering the Italian…
1018 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Tel:(604) 336-1111 Web:http://bombaykitchenbar.com/ Instagram @bombaykitchenandbar Advice: Reservations suggested for large parties, walk-ins welcome. With its focus on traditional Indian cuisine from the Bombay region, Chef has created a wonderful menu of tasty dishes, I loved the…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 208 Keefer Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 681-9154 Web: https://www.heydumplings.com/ Instagram @heydumplings Advice: Counter service. Heather Johnston is the mastermind behind her Russian style dumpling house in the heart of Chinatown. With a fairly simple menu…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 51 W Hastings St, Vancouver Tel: (604) 696-4055 Web: https://www.moltaqarestaurant.com/ Instagram: @moltaqa.vancouver Advice: Belly dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations suggested. With it’s focus on Moroccan cuisine, this beautiful eatery features an authentic décor…
19181 Fraser Highway, Surrey Tel:778-547-8835 Web: www.hugosmexicanfood.com Instagram @hugosmexicanfood Advice: No reservations. Located on the edge of Surrey in the Clayton Heights neighborhood, it is all about Mexican eats and drinks here where almost everything is made from scratch. Complimentary…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 3121 Granville St, Vancouver Tel: (604) 559-8280 Web: http://theriseeatery.com/ Instagram @theriseeatery Advice: Reservations suggested. With it’s focus on a contemporary mix of Asian fusion cuisine, this beautiful eatery in the South Granville neighborhood is as…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 1485 W 12th Ave, Vancouver Tel: (604) 558-1485 Web: https://fiorerestaurants.ca/ Instagram @fioreyvr Advice: Reservations suggested. With it’s focus on Italian inspired food and drink, this neighborhood gem driven by talented chef Alexandrea Fladhamer is turning…
854 Denman Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 559-6404 Web: http://izakaya-gons.com/denman/ Twitter @IZAKAYA_Gons Instagram:@izakaya_gons Advice: Closed 3-5:30pm between lunch and dinner service daily, open late. With it’s Authentic Japanese izakaya focus this new eatery in the Westend serves up a beautiful…
541 Robson Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 699-9377 Web: https://jinya-ramenbar.com/ Instagram @jinyaramenbar Advice: No reservations, give your name to the hostess for the lineup. Taking the ramen experience to the next level, this Jinya eatery also features a full bar program…