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…
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…
Specializing in cocktails, mocktails and dishes daily into the night. Good Thief is a reinterpretation of Vietnamese culture and innovative culinary artistry giving them new life in a modern menu of cocktails and “món nhậu”. Inspired by global travels and a relentless pursuit…
Specializing in sushi hand rolls and other Japanese dishes in the heart of Yaletown, owners’ husband and wife Paulo and Priscilla have created a great spot featuring high quality seafood. Everything is so fresh and flavourful and you get to…
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,…
Marugame Udon is known world-wide for its made-to-order Sanuki-style udon, which is a specific type of udon noodle originating from Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture, formerly known as the Sanuki region. Sanuki-style udon is one of the most popular and well-known udon varieties…
505 Dunsmiur St, Vancouver Tel: (604) 620-8038 Web: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/wowfull Instagram @wowfullasianrestaurant Advice: Counter service It’s all about Taiwanese noodle soups, dumplings and other dishes at this eatery centrally located in downtown Vancouver. Their speciality is the Signature Taiwanese Braised Beef Noodle…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED September 2024 586 Hornby Street, Vancouver. Tel:(604) 565 0511 Web:https://toloache.ca/ Instagram @toloachemk Advice: Counter service Specializing in Mexican Street Food, this wonderful eatery in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It’s a casual spot where you…
848 Powell St, Vancouver Tel: (236) 476-4707 Web: https://www.pizzonepizza.com/ Instagram @pizzone.pizza Advice: Counter service, no reservations. It’s all about tasty gourmet pizza and other dishes at this newly opened spot in the Strathcona neighbourhood. As you walk in the narrow…
Specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine at this beautiful new restaurant in downtown Vancouver. It’s owned by 5 best friends which is made up of Israelis and Palestinians and they have melded their cultures together to bring the cuisine from Haifa,…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 1039 Granville Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 423-4449 Web: https://arabesque-cafe-bakery.business.site/ Instagram: @arabesquecafebakery Advice: No reservations, walk-ins welcome. Specializing in Syrian and Mediterranean cuisine, it’s all made from scratch at this Granville Street eatery by owner/chef Nader…
2141 Kingsway, Vancouver Tel: (604) 423-3633 Web: Instagram @crabhotlau.vancouver Advice: Reservations suggested for larger groups, closed Tuesday’s. Specializing in Northern Vietnamese cuisine, Cherry the owner and chef had immigrated to Canada 8 years ago, as a business woman, she decided…
A great new addition to the Kitsilano neighbourhood, this new spot is owned by a couple of chefs with years of experience in the pizza realm. They started out by offering Pizza Catering and now they have just added a…
It’s all about tasty tapas, wine and more where Chef Addy Gowe leads the kitchen at this new spot in central Lonsdale. To play on the name of the restaurant they are offering 16 wines by the glass which is…
550 W. Hastings St., Vancouver Tel: (604) 899-3049 Web: https://stockandsupplyvancouver.com/ Instagram @stockandsupplyvan Advice: Reservations suggested, walkins welcome. Located inside the Delta by Marriott Vancouver Suites Hotel in downtown Vancouver the restaurant focusses on dishes that feature as much local and…