New Tastes at Chai Ghai
Known as a cafe and snack shop in downtown Vancouver, Chai Ghai not only features a selection of hot and cold chai. They also feature a selection of savoury and sweet options for snacks to accompany the chai and other…
Tag: Desserts
Experiencing Marilena Café & Raw Bar in Victoria
Enjoyed a delicious dinner where Executive Chef Kristian Eligh leads the kitchen with his incredible menu of dishes and this fairly new restaurant that opened in June in downtown Victoria. Both Lawrence and I loved the dishes, ambience and the…
Kosher Style Baking at South Granville Bakery
Operating out of the Bean around the World Café on Granville Street in the South Granville neighbourhood, this recent newcomer specializes in kosher style baking. Here you will find all sorts of baked goods during the week with Challah usually…
First Taste of Monzo Burger
There is a new burger spot in town and is where it’s at for a fun day or night out, open daily from morning to midnight; they are serving up all sorts of burgers (beef, chicken and veggie), milkshakes (with…
Summer Chefs Tasting Menu at Vivace on the Drive
Recently opened in the Commercial Drive neighbourhood; Vivace on the Drive comes alive with delicious food, drink and live music nightly. The 120-year-old building once housed another supper club that ran for many years, the whole inside of the building…
First Taste of Parker Rooftop
A new hideaway just opened and it is Vancouver’s newest rooftop and cocktail lounge by the Executive Table Group with delicious food, tasty cocktails and fabulous views. I tasted my way through the menu from Executive Chef Sandy Weichen and…
Seasonal Tasting Menu at the Five Sails
Enjoyed a wonderful night at this fine dining restaurant that has one of the best views in the city. Started off with a couple of their exceptional cocktails, the Starry Night that’s foamed at the table and quickly turns to…
Experiencing Riley’s Steak and Fish in Downtown Vancouver
Enjoyed a wonderful dinner where Chef Ying Gao leads the kitchen; Lawrence joined me for this dining experience. The restaurant features live music a few nights a week including the night we were in which adds to the ambience of…
First Taste of Archr Coffee
It’s all about being the community coffee house in the Willoughby neighbourhood of Langley. Locally owned by a husband and wife duo who wanted to create a place for their community to come and enjoy delicious coffee and food. The…
Experiencing Spice Club Indian Cuisine in Surrey
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the heart of Surrey where they have an extensive menu of Indian dishes along with cocktails and more. Enjoyed a delicious Indian dinner feast with some of my friends as we shared…
Experiencing Handi Grill in West Point Grey
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the West Point Grey neighbourhood of Vancouver. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of Northern Indian dishes on the menu at this established restaurant that had…
Experiencing Indian Oven Restaurant in Kitsilano
Take yourself on a culinary journey to India in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver. I had the pleasure to taste my way through a selection of dishes on the menu at this established restaurant that recently changed ownership. They specialize…
First Taste of Gastronomy Gastown
It’s all about delicious Napoletana pizza and other Italian dishes with a twist at this recently opened spot in the Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver. Owned by business partners, Sahand Bigloo and Kiarash Tarikhi. In addition to pizza, the rest of…
First Taste of Wildlight Kitchen + Bar
It’s all about Westcoast cuisine and inventive cocktails and zero-proof drinks inside a room inspired by nature and the area around UBC. A celebration of West Coast culture and cuisine, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar opened in February 2023 and is…
First Taste of Mann & Co Bakeshop
An exciting new patisserie has recently opened by Pastry Chef Jujhar Singh Mann who is known for his creative and elaborate cakes as well as the pastries. I have visited and tried several items and my favourites from these that…
KARMA INDIAN BISTRO
2741 W 4th Ave, Vancouver Tel: (604) 559-1666 Web: https://www.karmaindianbistro.ca/ Instagram @karmaindianbistro Advice: Walkins always welcome. Happy Hour 3-5pm daily. Specializing in traditional Northern Indian cuisine with a hint of Southern Indian cuisine, this Kitsilano eatery has regulars returning…
Best Desserts of 2022
I have eaten a lot of desserts inside and outside Vancouver restaurants in the past year, these are the ones that are standouts, ones that you remember for a long time to come. This list is devoted to my favourite…
SUYO MODERN PERUVIAN
3475 Main St, Vancouver Tel: 604-322-1588 Web: https://suyo.ca/ Instagram @suyorestaurant Advice: Reservations are a must. Closed Sunday and Monday. Specializing in Modern Peruvian cuisine, here it is all about inventive cocktails, dishes and desserts that are all in sync. Enjoyed…