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GAIA BISTRO

August 16th, 2009 admin

Gaia1

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

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Farmers Markets around Greater Vancouver

August 9th, 2009 admin

Shopping for fresh, local vegetables and fruits at the Farmers markets has always been the best way to support your community. Vancouver is blessed to have a great organization called eatlocal.org that is the umbrella organization for Vancouver Farmers Markets.

Our locations are all unique and different and reflect the diverse neighbourhoods that host them. Each one has a different style and character – visit all of them to see for yourself! The 2009 season dates and times are:

Trout Lake Farmers Market

Saturdays, May – October

9am – 2pm each week

May 16 – October 10

15th Avenue & Victoria Drive in the Parking Lot of Trout Lake Community Centre

West End Farmers Market

Saturdays, June – October

June 6 – October 24

9am – 2pm each week

1100 Block of Comox Street across from Nelson Park at Mole Hill

Our Wednesday Market at Riley Park has been moved to:

Main Street Station at Thornton Park

Wednesdays, June – October

June 10 – October 21

3pm – 7pm

Thornton Park across from the VIA Rail Station and near the Main St Skytrain Station

Kitsilano Farmers Market

Sundays, June – October

June 7 – October 25

10am – 2pm each week

10th Avenue and Larch Street, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre

Gastown Farmers Market

Sundays, August & September (2009 Trial)

August 2 – September 27

11am – 3pm

200 Block of Carrall Street – between Water and Cordova

Winter Farmers Market

Alternate Saturdays, starting November 8, 2008 – April 25, 2009

November 8, 22 December 6, 20

January 3(cancelled), 17, 31  February 14, 28

March 14, 28  April 11, 25

10am – 2pm

WISE Hall, 1882 Adanac Street at Victoria Drive

Holiday Market

Saturday only Annually in December

Saturday, December 12, 2009

11am – 6pm

Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive *new location*

Artisan Farmer’s Markets

Lonsdale Quay at East Plaza.

SAT May 9- Oct 24 (10am-3pm). Burnaby at 4949 Canada Way. SAT June 13-Oct 24 (9am -1pm).

www.artisanmarkets.ca

Coquitlam Farmers Markets

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Every Sunday May 10 – Oct 25, 9am – 1pm.

Parking lot of Dogwood Pavilion (Poirier & Winslow Sts.).

Pocket Market – Every Sunday May 24 – Oct 25, 10am – 2pm.

Knowles St in front of Port Moody Rec Complex, Port Moody.

www.makebakegrow.com

Surrey Urban Farmers Market

A Farmers Market in downtown Surrey.

Every Wed. June 17 – Sept 30, 1-6pm.

City Parkway and 102nd Ave (in the North Surrey Recreation Centre Plaza).

www.surreymarket.org

Langley Community Farmers Market

Wednesday’s 3-7pm beginning July 8th @ the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Glover Road Parking lot.

778.245.0980

www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com

White Rock Farmers’ Market

Visit us at our new home in our 10th Anniversary year.

Every Sunday May 31 – Oct 11, 9am – 1pm.

The new Miramar Village Plaza.

www.whiterockfarmersmarket.ca

Abbotsford Farm & Country Market

Downtown on Montrose Ave at George Ferguson Way through Oct 31

Come for the freshness, stay for the fun.

Saturdays from 9am – 1pm. 604-996-1542.

www.abbotsfordfarmandcountrymarket.com

Haney Farmers Market

A lively Saturday morning Market in Memorial Peace Park in downtown Maple Ridge.

Every Saturday May 9 to October 10 from 9am-2pm. 604-467-7433.

www.haneyfarmersmarket.org

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DHARMA KITCHEN

August 9th, 2009 admin

Dharma

3667 W. Broadway, Vancouver

Tel: 604-738-3899

Advice: no alcohol is served here.

Their slogan is “The Food of Mindlfulness” and the Wikipedia defines this as calm awareness of one’s body functions, feelings, content of consciousness. This is a colourful place with red walls, turquoise wooden chairs and inspirational zen music playing in the background. At Dharma they have a wonderful menu filled with healthy eats such as vegi burgers, salads, brown rice bowls, roasted potato bowls, and a selection of main dishes. I had the Thai Burger ($10.95) grilled vegi burger topped with thai peanut sauce, bean sprouts, cilantro and green onions served with sliced roast potatoes (you could also have it with a salad instead of potatoes) and it was delicious.

Dharma

The rest of the menu includes a selection of desserts, smoothies, teas and cocktails (mostly juices and boosters). I had their Chai Tea ($3.50) made with green tea, fresh ginger, cinnamon and spices, steamed in soy milk and brown sugar. My waiter was Conlon who provided great service and my water glass was always full.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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