Tag: Neighborhood eating

First Taste of Qube Lebanese Cuisine

Specializing in authentic Lebanese cuisine at this beautiful new restaurant in Kitsilano, comes to us by 22 year old Chef/Owner Daniel Berro. His dishes are dedicated to his roots growing up in the villages of Lebanon. Here it’s about serving…

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…

MOMO HUT

6372 Fraser Street. Vancouver Tel: (604) 428-8040 Web: https://momohut.ca/ Instagram:@momohutfraser Advice: No reservations, walkins welcome. Specializing in Nepalese and Indo-Chinese dishes, the focus here is on their made in house momos (aka dumplings). The restaurant is located in the multi-cultural…

BOMBAY KITCHEN

1061 Denman Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 558-4445 Web: https://bombaykitchenondenman.ca/ Instagram @bombaykitchenondenman Advice: No reservations, the restaurant is open daily from late morning through to late night. With it’s focus on Indian cuisine in a casual environment, diners come in and…

Experiencing Brazilian Cuisine at WhataFood

Enjoyed learning about Brazilian street food and discovered that WhataFood is a common expression in Brazil and that refers to the type of street food. I started off with a selection of Whatabites, and my favourites were the Bacalhau (cod)…

Summer Menu Tasting at Spicy 6 on Robson

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner tasting some of their new dishes and favourites at this 2nd floor restaurant on bustling Robson. 1st dish: Paneer pakora – one of the new menu additions that features a filling inside the paneer. 2nd dish:…

First Taste of Oakberry in Vancouver

The first of five stores to open in Vancouver this year is now open in Kitsilano; the company that was founded in Brazil in 2016, now has 600 stores around the world. Oakberry is known for its fresh, 100% natural…

OFRA’S KITCHEN

1088 Denman Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 688-2444 Web: https://www.ofraskitchen.com/ Instagram @ofraskitchen Advice: Closed Tuesday’s., not licensed but you can bring your own wine for a $5 corkage fee. After dining at this one of a kind restaurant in the heart…

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 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…

First Taste of Machete

Specializing in Mexican eats and drinks, this wonderful eatery recently opened on Main Street near Chinatown where owners Cecilia and Alex are featuring authentic Mexican dishes. They are serving all sorts of Mexican specialties that you would find in the…

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 the Tamale Shop

Specializing in house-made tamales and other Mexican eats and drinks, this wonderful eatery recently opened in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. Serving freshly made savoury and sweet tamales, tacos, tortas, and other Mexican specialties. Their business was born during the pandemic…

GENKI EKI NOODLE BAR

693 W Broadway, Vancouver Tel: (604) 428-2158 Web: https://genkiekinoodlebar.com/ Instagram @genkieki Advice: Counter service. Specializing in traditional Japanese street food, the interior décor of the restaurant makes you imagine that you are in a Japanese train station. Here they offer…

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…

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…

NOSTOS TAVERNA

3162 W Broadway, Vancouver Tel: (604) 730-9303 Web: https://nostostaverna.com/ Instagram @nostos.taverna Advice: Closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations to be made by phone only. Specializing in Greek cuisine of the island of Evia where Chef and Owner Eleni grew up. The…

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