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Our Favorite Fine Dining Experience Of 2012

on January 5, 2013 in Fine Dining, French, Hotel

We enjoyed quite a few memorable meals in 2012, specifically at EBO by Chef Daniel Craig and ORU by Chef Darren Brown. But our favorite fine dining experience outside of Vancouver was at JAAN by Chef Julien Royer in Singapore’s Swissôtel The Stamford. It was a flawlessly executed Artisanal Menu highlighting the chef’s passion for [...]

Cafe Campagne Review (Seattle, WA)

on September 18, 2012 in Breakfast, Brunch, French, Organic

Café Campagne is a classic Parisian brasserie in the heart of downtown Seattle’s world renowned Pike Place Market. Located just along the historic Post Alley of Pike Place, the restaurant fosters an authentically French culinary experience in the Pacific Northwest. Since opening its warm and inviting doors in the mid nineteen-nineties, Café Campagne has built [...]

French Made Baking Review

on May 17, 2012 in Dessert, French

We first encountered French Made Baking at the Vancouver Baker’s Market late last year. Initially selling their creations at markets and through their website, French couple David & Catherine opened an official bakery on Kingsway near Main Street at the beginning of this year. We were inviting to French Made Baking’s media event and had the [...]

Trafiq Café & Bakery West Vancouver Review

on May 3, 2012 in Cafe, Coffee Shops, Dessert, French, West Vancouver

French-inspired Trafiq Café & Bakery is a neighbourhood favourite located on Marine Drive in West Vancouver. We really enjoyed our visit to Trafiq’s newer sister cafe on Main Street a while ago, so we wanted to visit the original location to see how it would compare. Also a licensed establishment, this Trafiq has similar bistro [...]

Faubourg Macarons Now Available! [Review]

on April 9, 2012 in Coffee Shops, Dessert, French, Kerrisdale

We stopped by one of our favourite French bakeries in Vancouver last week – Faubourg in Kerrisdale – for some coffee and Viennoiserie. When we walked in, the first thing we noticed is that Faubourg now bakes Parisian macarons! Finally! (They had been selling them for a few weeks when we visited.) If you know [...]

Cora Breakfast & Lunch Review

on February 10, 2012 in Breakfast, Brunch, French

Cora is a Canadian chain of casual breakfast/brunch/lunch restaurants that began as a snack bar in Montreal, Quebec in the ’80s. Until 2008, the chain was known as Chez Cora in the province of Quebec, and Cora Breakfast and Lunch elsewhere in Canada. Currently, this Montreal chain has more than 50 franchises in Quebec and [...]

Faubourg – Vancouver’s Own Gourmet Retailer

on February 9, 2012 in Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, Coffee Shops, Dessert, French, Kerrisdale

This is our third review of Faubourg, Vancouver’s Own Gourmet Retailer. Our first visit focused on their delectable pastries, while the second featured a variety of their delicious weekend brunch dishes offered in their Bistro. And on this occasion I wanted to highlight a couple of their fantastic desserts. Out of sheer habit, we always [...]

Soirette Macarons & Tea Review

on February 2, 2012 in Downtown, French, Tea House

In a French macaron-crazed city like Vancouver, Soirette Macarons & Tea has made a welcomed addition to the current dessert scene. The beautiful shop recently opened its doors in a prime downtown location, perfectly situated on West Pender Street in dazzling Coal Harbour. Stylish and sophisticated, the space is impeccably decorated with calming soft blue [...]

Faubourg Bistro Review – Parisian Brunch In Kerrisdale

on December 7, 2011 in Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, Coffee Shops, Dessert, French, Kerrisdale

Located in the heart of Kerrisdale is the delightful Faubourg Boulangerie. The front section of Faubourg is its bakery/coffee shop, while at the back you’ll find its lovely bistro. A light and airy high-ceilinged space, decked in hardwood floors, marble-topped tables and fanciful chairs imported from France, Faubourg’s bistro offers table service and seating from [...]

Les Faux Bourgeois Review

on November 29, 2011 in East Vancouver, European, French

After we enjoyed afternoon tea at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, we managed to secure an early reservation for dinner at Les Faux Bourgeois in Mount Pleasant. Les Faux Bourgeois is a highly-hyped casual French restaurant located East 15th Avenue, near the non-foodie intersection of Kingsway & Fraser Street. We were seated at the bar and presented [...]

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