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OYSTER EXPRESS

October 18th, 2012 admin

296 Keefer Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-684-3300

Twitter: @oysterexpress

Web: http://www.oysterexpress.ca/

Advice: Happy Hour Tues – Thurs from 4-6pm Buck a shuck oysters.

Jamaican Vegi Curry

Located on the Eastern edge of Chinatown, this very cool nautical themed room has rounded windows and is walled of pine wood and dark wood chairs for seating. The oyster bar is the star spot in the room, where you will find them shucking and plating, this is the place for Oysters on this side of town, though it is not only about the Oysters. I visited for lunch and had their Jamaican Vegi Curry ($9) a delicious curry filled with vegetables that was served with a bowl of rice. You will find a selection of house-made curries, steamed mussels, shrimp cocktail, salads, desserts, smoothies, juices, coffees and teas, and of course you will find a large selection of oysters.

If you are on a hunt for oysters, make sure you meet Shawn Chesney, one of the owners who is a master shucker and knows his craft!

Review by: Richard Wolak

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THE PORCH RESTAURANT

August 28th, 2011 admin

6179 248 Street, Langley, BC

Tel: (604) 856-5757

Web: http://www.krauseberryfarms.com/

Twitter: @KrauseBerryFarm

Advice: located at Krause Berry Farm, check website for hours. Place your order at the counter.

Corn Pizza

Blueberry Milkshake

Strawberry Milkshake

Blueberry Shortcake

As part of my Field Trip to Krause Daily Farms, my friend Nikki Caine and I had a wonderful lunch on the farm during our visit. We sat on the outside patio overlooking the children’s playground and orchard on this spectacular sunny day. I had a slice of delicious house-made roasted Corn Pizza ($3.99) that was topped with their own yellow corn, artichokes, assorted bell peppers, and cheese; as well as a Blueberry Milk Shake ($3.99), Nikki also had a slice of the Corn Pizza as well as a Strawberry Milk Shake ($3.99). For dessert we shared the tasty Blueberry Shortcake with vanilla soft ice cream, their version of a Shortcake is a sweet biscuit and fresh berries. You will also find other in beverages including Berry Lemonade, Smoothies and Shakes; as well as home-made desserts that include their Fruit Pies, Shortcakes, and more!

Review By: Richard Wolak

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THE JUICE TRUCK

August 9th, 2011 admin

Abbott and Water Street (on the corner), Vancouver

Tel: 604-719-8861

Web: http://www.thejuicetruck.ca

Twitter: @juicetruck

Advice: Follow them on twitter for daily open hours and location.

Bright and pink, this food truck is taking healthy to another level with their inventive concoctions from juices to smoothies and beyond. I tasted some of their beverages to help me decide what I was going to order, The Milk is their own recipe of creamy homemade almond milk with a hint of cinnamon & cardamom. Their mission is to bring fresh pressed juice and smoothies to the streets of Vancouver and their philosophy is local first and organic second.

The Almost Chocolate

The Avocado Pineapple

I could not decide which of the creative named smoothies to have so I had two; loved The Almost Chocolate ($7) Banana blended with medjool dates, almond butter, raw cacao, raw maca & soy Milk & refreshed on The Avocado Pineapple ($7) Avocado blended with pineapple, coconut water, lime, vanilla & agave.

Raw Chai Brownies

They also have some healthy snacks such as the Raw Chai Brownies ($2.50) which I loved and I hear more snacks are in the works. I could hang out and talk to owners Zach and Ryan all day long, these guys have not only created a juicy destination, they have also created a community of juice lovers.

Next visit I must try The Profile which is one of their juices made with Apple pressed with pineapple, pear, orange & ginger!

Review by: Richard Wolak

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HEALTHEE

June 20th, 2010 admin

UPDATED 3/4/12 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED
2277 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver

Tel: 604-569-3100


Twitter: @gohealthee

Advice: Nutritional guide is on the shelf for your looking pleasure. Free parking located nearby in the Kerrisdale parkade.
I have eaten here several times over the past couple of weeks, for a healthy lunch this is the place to go. I love the BBQ Chicken Wrap ($8.95) filled with romaine lettuce, tomato, corn, black beans, cucumber, cheddar & jack cheese, bbq chicken with ranch dressing; and the Chinese Chicken Wrap ($8.95) filled with spinach, mandarin oranges, cucumber, edamame, red pepper, teriyaki chicken with ginger sesame dressing and so far these are my favourite lunchtime wraps that I have been taking to go. The menu selection is extensive with all sorts of different wraps and fillings, salads, soups and chili. They make their own Healthee bagels with all sorts of breakfast and lunch toppings that can be custom made into your own bagel sandwich. You will also find muffins such as the Super Fruit Muffin ($2.50) which I have had as well along with cookies, bars and more.

Wrap To Go

On the liquid side there are Healthee smoothies, juices, and espresso beverages. I hear children sizes of wraps will be on the menu soon, so your kids or your friends kids or the kids at heart will be able to eat Healthee too!

Review by: Richard Wolak

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JAVA-LICIOUS

June 12th, 2010 admin

UPDATED 3/4/12 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED

55 Kingsway, Vancouver

Tel: 604-568-6822

Web: n/a

Advice: free wifi

Large and spacious, café with high ceilings, large windows around the café with lots of wood as part of the décor. From the moment I walked in I was in awe, great to see such a nice café in the area with friendly baristas too! You will find photos for sale that adorn the walls, free wifi, bench seating, pillows, stool seating by the windows.

Espresso Macchiato

Raspberry Cream Cheese Croissant

There are sandwiches, all sorts of baked goods including croissants, muffins and cookies from Calabria bakery. There are smoothies, milkshakes, teas, cold beverages and Lavazza coffees. I had a Raspberry Cream Cheese Croissant ($2.25) and a Espresso Macchiato ($1.85)   Loved the ambience and the great space to work on my laptop writing this review. Coming back soon!

Review by: Richard Wolak

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MICHI WAFFLE & ESPRESSO BAR

June 2nd, 2010 admin

1319 Robson Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-568-8750

Web: www.michicafe.com

Advice: The best seat in the house is at the Syphon/Espresso bar.

Stylish café that showcases coffee at a stand alone Espresso/Coffee Bar within the café and if you are a coffee purist you will know where you are going to want to sit. Waffles also play a big part in this wonderful café and they have 7 different kinds of waffles including strawberry, dark chocolate, white chocolate, bacon and chocolate. The platters look amazing for $6.67 waffle, fruit slices and two sauces. They have smoothies such as a Japanese Matcha & Red Bean Smoothie for $4.70 and the Fresh Taro Smoothie for $3.75 as well as full leaf tea.

Green Tea Matcha Waffle

Espresso Macchiato

I had the Green Tea Matcha Waffle ($3.50) and a Espresso Macchiato ($3.05). They offer two brands of coffee from local roasters which include 49th Parallel and Origins coffee.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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ORGANIC LIVES

February 9th, 2010 admin

1829 Quebec Street, Vancouver

Phone: 604-505-4599

Web: www.organiclives.org

Advice: Ask questions and listen to the staffs recommendations of menu offerings.

All about goodness and raw organic foods is the draw here at this very large restaurant/café/store located within minutes from Olympic Village.

Open Sesame

Solar Pear Smoothie

I stopped in for lunch and had the Open Sesame ($7)– sesame onion orange bread, Mediterranean patty, cashew-mustard seed sun-dried tomato sauce, sprouts and veggies and to go along with that I had one of their very filling smoothies, the 16oz Solar Pear Smoothie –($6.99) pear, Ginger, whole ground vanilla, raspberry. I like the prepared food section of entrees that are freshly made and ready to go. If you want to enjoy a more relaxed meal then you can sit on the restaurant side and browse from a full menu of healthy offerings and be served gourmet meals. The menu features gourmet raw food and quite a selection at that, from pizzas to salads to salmon and much more. My friend tells me to try the pizza a vegetable flatbread topped with Pinoli cheese, fresh vegetables, pineapple, Peruvian sun-dried olives and fresh pesto; next time I’ll be having the pizza.

I didn’t have room for one of their luscious desserts, so next time I must try the Caramel Cinnamon Pie or the Chocolate Cashew Cheesecake. There are fresh fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, chai and more beverages.

They also carry a large selection of “super foods” (Goji, Maca, Camu Camu), olives, almonds and other good for you foods to take away.

Review by: Richard Wolak

Posted in Olympic Village, Restaurant Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , 1 Comment »

QOOLA

August 6th, 2009 admin

Qoola

 

UPDATED 3/4/12 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED

1116 Denman, Vancouver

Tel: 604-801-6338

Web: http://qoola.com

Twitter: @qoola

Advice: ask for a sample.

Frozen yogurt is the draw here, with 4 flavours to choose from including their original, chocolate, green tea and.a monthly special flavour. You could order the frozen yogurt naked or you could dress it up with one or more of their many toppings, from fruits to chocolate chips to smores and more. They also have a variety of special sundaes with delicious toppings such as Mochi, or Cinnamon flakes. Try an espresso with their original or chocolate frozen yogurt with either Smores or chocolate chips topping. They also have smoothies, Qrush, and other cold beverages, teas from Herbal Republic and coffees from Frog Friendly Coffee. Stop in on your way to or from English bay.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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