1488 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver Tel: 604-736-5711 Web: http://www.vijsrangoli.ca/ Advice: They don’t’ take reservations. Located next door to the sister restaurant Vij’s, Rangoli is the more casual of the two, a gem that is bright and colourful with an open…
126 Davie Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-689-7263 Web: http://www.sciue.ca/ Advice: You can order halves of the sandwiches if you ask. This Italian style café is always buzzing with activity, the presentation of the foods, beverages and desserts is everything and here…
2507 W Broadway, Vancouver Tel: 604-739-0005 Web: http://www.moderneburger.com/ Advice: add extra fixins as you so desire, several choices on the menu. I am so happy that I made a visit to this long time burger emporium in Kitsilano after friends…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 1096 Denman Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-683-3333 Web: www.bananaleaf-vancouver.com Advice: Write your name on the chalkboard to get a table. This is my favourite Malaysian restaurant in the city and it is also my favourite…
UPDATED 7/30/14 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 2861 Granville Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-488-1326 Web: n/a Advice: Breakfast served daily to 3pm. This Parisian creperie doesn’t only serve amazing crepes, you will find my favourite savoury crepe, Tuna with Swiss Cheese ($7.50) without…
I recently embarked on a challenge of sorts and tried a relatively new service, at least a service I was unfamiliar with in Vancouver dining. It is more about eating out at home than eating out in a restaurant. Indishpensable…
September 22nd marked the “grand opening” all-day tasting party of the newest location of Trees Organic Coffeehouse in Yaletown at 1391 Richards Street. There were free samples of organic coffee, cheesecake, muffins, scones and sandwiches. Voted “Vancouver’s Best Cheesecake” by the…
3034 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-874-9820 Web: n/a Advice: Cash only. Ask for whole wheat pita, if you don’t want hot sauce make sure you tell them. The Chicken Shawarma wrap ($6) is a lunchtime favorite of mine made with…
322 West Hastings Street ,Vancouver Tel: 604-568-4406 Web: http://www.lataqueria.ca/ Twitter: @LaTaqueriaYVR Advice: Join the line-up to place your order. Cash only. I love Mexican food and am always quite excited to learn of a new Mexican restaurant opening in the…
3685 W 10th Ave, Vancouver Tel: 604-739-4403 Advice: cash only. This west side spot has some delicious chicken shawarma around and they have great hours from lunch thru late night daily. I had the #9 Chicken Shawarma plate ($5.99) with…
3353 Cambie Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-569-1402 Web: www.lastortas.ca Advice: Taking it to go, do yourself a favour and call ahead With a line-up out the door at this gourmet Mexican sandwich shop I knew that I had to try it….
1206 Seymour Street, Vancouver Tel: 778-371-3266 Web: http://nuba.ca/nubaseymour.html Twitter: @nubatown Advice: Call ahead for takeout. The hot sauce is great and it is not to hot. This is one of my favourite places in the city for Falafel, it is…
1095 Mainland Street, Vancouver Tel 604-688-4990 Web: http://www.earls.ca Advice: Get ready to have a great time. Of all their locations around I especially like their Yaletown location for their seating, décor and lounge like vibe. It is a great location…
UPDATED – BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 1037 Alberni Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-687-2890 Web: www.theitaliankitchen.ca Advice: Weekdays only, take out only. As much as I love Italian Kitchen and Trattoria, it took me awhile to make a visit to their ever popular,…
4210 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-709-8555 Web: http://www.themainonmain.com Twitter: @TheMainonMain Advice: Call ahead to place your take out order. I have been a regular here at this Greek restaurant for many years, it is a family favorite as we know…
UPDATED 7/30/14 BUSINESS HAS CLOSED 1689 Johnston Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-684-1351 Web: http://www.labaguette.ca Advice: Get their between 10:30-11:30 am to get your choice of sandwich before they are all gone. I have been coming to this bakery to pick up…
1689 Johnston Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-685-5670 Web: http://www.siegelsbagels.com Advice: spend over $5 to use debit, otherwise it is cash only. Get the Sesame or Poppy bagels within minutes after coming out of the firewood oven. At this local outpost for…
1342 Commercial Drive, Vancouver Tel: 604.215.2599 Web: http://www.memphisbluesbbq.com Advice: The beans that are served as a side are made with pork fat, this is something you should know if you don’t eat pork. No reservations accepted. For authentic Southern Bbq,…