We dined at Trattoria about a month ago, (yes it has taking us a while to post!) with a few friends & family members after a very intimate marriage ceremony of our close friends.  The bride and groom wanted to have dinner after their beautiful ceremony to celebrate at a restaurant nearby.  We suggested Trattoria, as we always found the food consistently good for a 4th Ave restaurant in Kitsilano.

Trattoria … Read More

I love Tex-Mex food — you know the stuff that’s super Americanized with lots of sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and beefy-beany-goodness. And Mexicali is just that: not authentic, but a little hidden gem on Dunbar and West 28th, in Vancouver.

Think Taco-Time chain with fresher ingredients, larger portions and tastier food! Sure, Mexicali is no Chipotle (which Gary and I are obsessed with and always hit up when we’re … Read More

Go there now! Don’t even bother reading this post, especially if you love Malaysian food

Really though, it’s that good. It was a one-man show last night. Jamal (I believe he is the owner) was the only one cooking, taking orders, answering phones, busing tables, etc. This made the experience that much more incredible as we’re still not sure how he did it all!

Seri Malaysia is a cash-only, Halal … Read More

Can you believe Whole Foods has been around for 30 years? It started out in 1980 with one small store in Austin, Texas.  Today, they are the world’s leader in natural and organic foods, with more than 270 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. It sure took them awhile to come to Vancouver, but I’m glad they did.

Whole Foods Market on Cambie and West 8th has … Read More

I love hawker food in South East Asia – it’s cheap, quick and delicious! The same can be said for Hawker’s Delight on Main Street in Vancouver.  It’s a little Singapore/Malaysian ‘hole in the wall’ offering tasty delights.

Traditional hawker stands (street-food) in S.E.A. are either outdoor stalls or indoor food courts offering yummy food at inexpensive prices. Hawker’s Delight’s dishes are $5 each or less and portions sizes are ample.

If … Read More

The Cactus Club stepped up their game when Iron Chef, Rob Feenie signed on as their “Food Concept Architect”.

I admire his ambition to use as many locally sourced products as possible. It’s better for the environment, supports the local economy and is more nutritious, since produce is picked later.

We stopped by the Cactus Club at their Broadway and Granville location since it was right beside the optometrist office we were … Read More

After a vigorous tennis match for mother’s day, we brought my parents to Simply French for a quick bite to eat. Simply French is a café located on West 10th, in the Point Grey area of Vancouver. They offer free wifi and free parking can be found on the street. They serve soups, paninis, coffee, pastries, etc. And even have a little area with toys and coloring books … Read More

The Fairmont Pacific Rim, located in downtown Vancouver is stunning.  Carrera marble floors, walls and pillars would normally look ostentatious, however the design is über calming, modern, and sophisticated. We would suggest definitely wandering the hotel when you come to eat!

Giovane Café is a chic cafe + bakery + deli located inside the Fairmont Pacific Rim, offering a great assortment of espresso, pastries, paninis, and pizza.  … Read More

Toshi is a small Japanese restaurant on 16th, near Main Street. They don’t take reservations and the restaurant is only open from 5-10pm.  You have to stand in line before it opens to get a seat…or you’ll need to put your name on the list and prepare to wait for a while.

We waited in line for about 15 minutes. Now, our thoughts on the food:

The miso soup came … Read More

We had plans to meet friends at Steeps Tea House on Broadway & Laurel, but upon arrival we discovered that it is now called Pekoe Tea Lounge!

Pekoe isn’t the kind of place to work on your Macbook. It’s a cosy and comfy tea house to relax over great conversation and flavorful, steeped loose leaf teas. Warm color schemes and earthy finishings make for a calming atmosphere … Read More