Think North Vancouver only has run-of-the-mill restaurants to offer? Think again. The District Brasserie isn’t your average dining experience. It focuses on offering unique and authentic European fare as opposed to tired, been-there, done-that menu items commonly found elsewhere. The following are two must-try options at The District that you’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere […]
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Tomahawk Restaurant Review
Located on Philip Avenue in North Vancouver, Tomahawk restaurant has been serving tasty meals since 1926 – making it one of the oldest family-run eateries in Canada. The restaurant is famous for its legendary Yukon Style Bacon and Eggs: This is it. The one that started the legend! Five generous slices of Yukon-style bacon. Two […]

Buddha-Full Juice & Smoothies – The North Shore’s First Organic, Vegan, Raw Cafe
When we were in North Vancouver on the weekend, looking at potential properties, we noticed Buddha-Full and immediately recognized the cafe from Twitter. We’re big smoothie fans, going so far as to purchase a Blendtec last year–and yes it’s worth every penny–so we popped into Buddha-Full for an impromptu visit to see what it was […]

Altitudes Bistro Review – Lunch Atop Grouse Mountain
My parents were in town from Victoria and our family friends suggested that we all go for lunch on top of Grouse Mountain. There are a plenty of dining options on Grouse Mountain — from fine dining at The Observatory to casual fare at Rusty Rail BBQ & Grill and Lupins Café to quick bites […]

Tamarind Hill North Vancouver Review
I know I’ve previously declared my love for South East Asian cuisine – mostly, because it’s delicious but also because the food summons a sense of nostalgia, having lived in Brunei when I was younger. Malaysian, Indonesian, Bruneian, Singaporean share many of the same dishes such as laksa, nasi and mee goreng, roti, murtabak, etc. […]

Wok Box North Vancouver Review
Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchen is Canada’s first-ever Asian quick service restaurant. The company, founded in Alberta in 2004, has grown to included 58 stores nationwide, an international location in Lebanon, and will soon add franchises in the United States. Wok Box’s Corporate Chef, Don Letendre, is a well-known Vancouver chef and former Executive Chef […]

The Bakehouse (North Vancouver) Review – Cinnamon Bun French Toast!
Since we thoroughly enjoyed our experience at The Bakehouse Dundarave in West Vancouver, we thought it would be appropriate to try its sister location, The Bakehouse in North Vancouver. Located in Edgemont Village, the cafe was a little difficult to find, since it’s actually located on Newmarket Drive and West Queens Road. The restaurant is […]

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Ancora Opens For Weekday Lunch & Sunday Brunch April 18, 2016
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Vancouver’s Ancora Waterfront Dining & Patio Named Among Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants April 16, 2016
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria named amongst Best Pizza in the World by Condé Nast Traveler April 12, 2016
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Glowbal & COAST Restaurants April 8, 2016
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Glowbal Is Back And Better Than Ever August 13, 2015
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Beach Bay Café and Patio Now Serving Up Sunday Brunch August 5, 2015
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Beloved Victoria Macaron Patisserie set to open in Vancouver August 4, 2015
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Triple Threat Superfood – PRANA ProactivCHIA August 1, 2015