With their authentic Italian focus this newly opened restaurant is situated inside the Italian Cultural Centre where they are serving authentic Italian pizzas, pasta, panini and more! With accomplished Head Chef James Buchanan running the kitchen they are cooking without…
Experienced new Vancouver restaurant which is also their first Canadian location; and the food was delicious. It’s a beautiful spot that has over 300 seats and a viewing window where you can see their dumplings being handcrafted. We tried a lot…
Celebrated the Kerala new year on April 13 where the. restaurant featured their annual one day only feast, the authentic Vishu Sadhya with 20+ traditional Kerala dishes, served on a banana leaf. This was quite the unique experience that I haven’t…
Chai Coffee Co specializes in this and so much more at this bright and spacious cafe in Surrey. The café was born from a love for chai and coffee, combined with a Punjabi passion for food. They use high-quality ingredients,…
Serving a wide selection of Indian and Indian fusion dishes from wraps to bowls as well as juices, smoothies, tacos, quesadillas and so much more at their restaurant that is located on the edge of Surrey and White Rock. Owned…
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…
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…
These days I am looking for more healthier options and Middle Eastern focussed Zaatar w Zeit has a great selection of healthy Lebanese wraps, salads, dips and more for eating in or taking the food to go. My friends joined me…
Specializing in all things plant-based this cafe is a recent newcomer to the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood and it is owned by Chef Lindsay (she was previously the private chef for notable Jimmy Pattison) and her partner Olly. They have a…
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…
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…
Experienced recently re-opened Mexican restaurant at their new location in the Clayton neighbourhood Here you feel like you are in Mexico with the beautiful decor inside. Lawrence joined me and we started off with their tasty Queso Fundido with beef Barbacoa,…
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 Thai cuisine this Kitsilano eatery is serving flavourful dishes from soups, curries, pad thai and so much more. I experienced several of their dishes during my solo visit. 1st dish: Roti & Curry dip and it is a…
Specializing in the Kerala cuisine from the South Indian region in India, Chef Sujith Raj has created a menu filled with dishes you would find there using local ingredients along with spices from the region. They are one of the…
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,…
Over a couple of visits I have experienced this newly opened café in the Crosstown neighbourhood; this beautiful cafe offers nostalgic and gluten-free Hong Kong-inspired food and drink. Founded by siblings Eric, Sarena, and Jamie Siu, the cafe space occupies…
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…
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…
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,…