It’s all about Modern Indian cuisine with creative Executive Chef Balvant Ajagaonkar leading the kitchen. Lawrence joined me and we started off our dining adventure with the beautiful and delicious Tandoori Pear Salad with avocado, yoghurt, walnuts; we paired it up with…
There is a very unique cafe in Surrey that is all about Paan and so much more at this Pakistani and Spanish fusion café. It is a family business with the sons running the cafe and their mother nearby educating…
With it’s focus on globally inspired dishes Central (brought to us by the same people who own Craft Beer Market) is opening in downtown Vancouver on March 6th at 555 Burrard Street. I was invited to preview this beautiful new restaurant…
I was invited to attend a wonderful grand opening party at Desi Indian Lounge ahead of it’s public opening to preview their new downtown restaurant. Their designer created a beautiful restaurant interior with feathered lighting, a beautiful bar, accenting colours…
It is no secret that I dine at Food by Fanta often and I do so as their team is so creative with the dishes and drinks they create. Creative chef and Founder Parinya Loptson is the creative force behind…
It’s been over 5 years since my last visit and it’s as good as I remember. Lawrence joined me and we had a feast trying many dishes including many that were new. Loved the tableside flambe Sharaabi Murgh Achari that…
Newly opened in the Fairview neighbourhood is an impressive forward thinking cafe that is making everything from scratch, from baked goods, to the bread for the sandwiches, to the pastries, gelato and more! They serve coffee from one of the top…
A great new addition to downtown Vancouver’s Robson Street, this Italian sandwich café features Schiacciata a Tuscan bread that’s large and thin, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect for making Italian sandwiches. They serve these cold or grilled, they also…
Specializing in homemade Brazilian dishes as well as imported food products from Brazil. The family-owned eatery is serving up authentic food from their home country. A self-service restaurant is a common gastronomic establishment in Brazil, where food is made available for…
Specializing in Indian Cuisine, enjoy a blend of authentic flavors, cozy ambiance, and exceptional service. I have experienced many of Chef Kesavan’s dishes from India using local ingredients along with spices from the region. 1st dish: Cheese and chilli stuffed…
Specializing in Vietnamese fusion this new restaurant located in the East Village neighbourhood is owned by Chef Kevin Nguyen who has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Chef Kevin moved to Vancouver 3 years ago from Saigon,…
Chef Lloyd Taganahan now leads the kitchen here at Riley’s and their corporate Chef Dennis Peckham had recently changed up many of the dishes. The menu is in the evolving stages, the experience of delicious food and drink remains the…
Some of my friends joined me to experience this Italian eatery that has been running in the area for over 22 years, it was a first time visit for all of us. Almost everything is made from scratch at this…
It’s all about an Elevated Korean Buffet Experience and for under $40 you have an affordable dining all-you-can-eat experience in the Lougheed area of Burnaby. I loved the selection of dishes offered as well as these build-your-own dishes. At the buffet…
A new confectionary and gelato shop just opened in the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood of North Vancouver. Owned by Liana Gerber she. started making chocolates while she was at home during the pandemic, she loved it so much that she decided to…
With the rising prices of ingredients an All-You-Can-Eat experience for a flat fee is the way to go whether it is for a dinner or a lunch buffet on the a week day or weekend. It’s all about an Elevated…
4003 Knight St, Vancouver TeL: n/a Web: https://vegasdonuts.ca/ instagram @vegasdonuts Advice: Counter service bakery This donut shop is inspired by owners Mike and Steve’s grandparents who once had a donut shop in Las Vegas in the 1960’s, their lineup of…
Join us for a dessert oriented tasting tour at a selection of restaurants, cafes and food spots in Vancouver. You know what’s even better than a bar crawl? A DESSERT crawl. Yes, you heard that right. Instead of hopping from…
A selection of my favourite foodie treats in no particular order that I have tasted recently and where to find them. Delicious pistachio chantilly, and local rhubarb puree; an outstanding deconstructed cake. C Prime Modern Italian Steakhouse & Wine Bar …
It was a fantastic affair last week as the owners hosted media along with many of their customers including chefs for a night of delicious imbibing. For those that wanted to drink to celebrate they featured a selection of cocktails,…
2586 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Tel: (604) 620-7686 Web: https://thejamilas.com/ Instagram @jamilas_afghan_cuisine_ Advice: Counter service This is the ultimate fast casual eatery for Afghan cuisine located in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. The majority of the prices are the same for many…
6459 Victoria Dr, Vancouver Tel: (778) 980-8880 Web: https://mnimesrestaurantbar.ca/ Instagram @mnimesrestaurantandbar Advice: Reservations are a must. Closed Wednesday. Specializing in Modern Greek cuisine, here it is all about inventive dishes and desserts by Chef Manos that are all in sync….