This list features some savoury and sweet memorable bites from my 2023 adventures in and around Vancouver.
Note: These are not in any ranking order
Earl Grey Lemon Opera slice
Mann & Co Bakeshop is located at 13411 71A Avenue in Surrey, you can follow them on Instagram @mannandcobakeshop
Chocolate Tamal
The Tamale Shop cafe and store is located at 2525 Main Street in Vancouver. You can follow them on instagram @tamalyshop
Goat Milk Bavarois
Little Karp Restaurant is located at 8631 Alexandra Rd #130 in Richmond. You can follow them on Instagram @littlekarprichmond
Hummus with brussel sprouts, pistachio gastrique and lemon zest
Bar Haifa is located at 410 W Georgia Street in Vancouver. You can follow them on Instagram @barhaifa,
Chicken Taquitos in mole
Toloache Mexican Kitchen is located at 586 Hornby Street in downtown Vancouver. You can follow them on Instagram @toloachemk
Duck Spring Rolls
Parker Rooftop is located at 1379 howe on the 9th floor in downtown Vancouver. Follow them on Instagram @parkerrooftop
Kerala Fried Chicken
Café Malabar is located at 1701 Douglas St #6 in Victoria. You can follow them on Instagram @CafeMalabar.ca
Walla Walla Onion Rings
Marilena Café & Raw Bar is located at 1525 Douglas Street in downtown Victoria. You can follow them on Instagram @marilenacafe
Albacore Ceviche
Alimentaria Mexicana. is located at 1596 Johnston St, in Vancouver. You can follow them on instagram @alimentariamexicana
Strawberry Cream Puff
L’Abattoir Restaurant is located at 217 Carrall St in Vancouver; Follow on Instagram @labattoir_van
Olives Croissant
Ça Croustille Bakery at 3273 West Broadway in Vancouver. You can follow them on instagram
Matcha Mochi Bagel
Wa Bagel is located at 666 Burrard St Unit No. B09, in Vancouver. You can follow them on instagram @wa.bagel
Matcha and Red Bean Stuffed Croissant
Elmo Baking (3133 Murray Street in Port Moody. You can follow them on instagram
Espresso Hazelnut Chocolate Cookie
Just Another is located at 3040 W Broadway in Vancouver, You can follow them on instagram @wearejustanother
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie
Tommy’s Whole Grain is located at 338 Powell Street in Vancouver. You can follow them on instagram @tommyswholegrain
By: Richard Wolak