Chef Peter Merriman is a distinguished restaurateur and culinary pioneer as one of the original founding chefs of HRC–Hawaii Regional Cuisine–a visionary group dedicated to promoting the cuisine of Hawaii and its local agriculture. He’s been serving handcrafted food, directly sourced from local farmers and ranchers, since 1988 and currently operates five restaurants on the Hawaiian [...]
Pearl Urban Bistro Review
on February 18, 2012 in Pacific Northwest, Seafood
Pearl Urban Bistro is a Four Diamond Award winning restaurant specializing in Pacific Northwest cuisine. Located on Marine Drive at White Rock’s Pier and a tradition at the beach for over a decade, it is a chicly designed restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere. Pearl Urban Bistro’s owner recently contacted Eating in Vancouver and offered to [...]
Da Poke Shack Review (Kona, Hawaii)
on January 5, 2012 in Seafood
Drive a little ways past the main downtown area in Kona and you’ll discover Da Poke Shack. It’s like a little local fish market that serves beer and soda, and multiple varieties of poke. Poke (meaning “to slice”) is a raw fish (usually tuna) salad served as an appetizer in Hawaiian cuisine. Da Poke Shack’s poke [...]
Kai Restaurant – Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, Hawaii
on January 3, 2012 in Seafood
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa kindly hosted Eating in Vancouver for dinner one evening at Kai. The resort’s fine dining restaurant, Kai, celebrates Hawaii-grown produce and highlights fresh local seafood offerings. Kai is the Hawaiian word for ocean and from this restaurant’s setting, expansive views of serene Keauhou Bay and the Kona Coastline make [...]
Coast Restaurant Review
on December 1, 2011 in Downtown, Seafood
Coast Restaurant, part of the famed Glowbal Group, is a seafood establishment located in downtown Vancouver. Situated on Alberni Street near Burrard, Coast is popular for their fresh British Columbia seafood including their colossal seafood towers. It was Gary’s birthday last week (a monumental birthday for that matter) so I made reservations at Coast since, [...]
West Vancouver’s Fraîche Restaurant Review
on August 19, 2011 in Fine Dining, Pacific Northwest, Seafood, West Vancouver
Renowned as one of West Vancouver’s most cherished dining experiences, Fraîche Restaurant offers cuisine that celebrates the best of the west coast, expertly crafted in its elegant open kitchen. Gracious service and inspiring panoramic views of Vancouver from its hilltop dining room enhance the gorgeous restaurant. Fraîche recently received Gold for Best North Shore Dining [...]
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill – Fish And Chips
on July 19, 2011 in Richmond, Seafood
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill is located on the Fraser River in Steveston Landing, offering unique waterfront views all year round, and a great patio in the summer. The restaurant has been in operation for over twenty years and are open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Shady Island’s fish and chips [...]
Finest At Sea Boutique & Bistro Review
on June 13, 2011 in Seafood
We had a late lunch today at Finest At Sea Boutique & Bistro on Arbutus & Valley. The establishment actually reminds me a lot of the deliciously exquisite El Pescador Fish Market & Restaurant in La Jolla, California. Both are fresh seafood markets offering their respective local fish, and serving hot and prepared foods as [...]
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