Tag Archives | baked goods

Uprising Breads Bakery Kitsilano Review

on January 4, 2012 in Cafe, Coffee Shops, Dessert, Kitsilano

Uprising Breads Bakery is an East Vancouver icon with over thirty years in business. It has a reputation for good quality baked goods made at its Venables Street location that can also be purchased in retail stores throughout the Lower Mainland. The company recently opened up a second shop a few months ago in Kitsilano. […]

Savary Island Pie Company Review

on December 13, 2011 in Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, Coffee Shops, West Vancouver

Situated on Marine Drive near 15th Street, Savary Island Pie Company is a little neighbourhood gem located in West Vancouver. Part bakery, part cafe, Savary Island is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch or to grab a latte and pastry to-go. Always bustling with locals, not only does Savary Island Pie […]

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 […]

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - Afternoon Tea At The Castle

on November 28, 2011 in Downtown, Hotel

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver (on the corner of West Georgia & Hornby Street), The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver offers daily Afternoon Tea in their 900 West Lounge. High Tea At The Castle is ‘steeped’ in Victorian tradition: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s traditional Afternoon Tea includes multiple varieties of Fairmont loose leaf teas, scrumptious […]

Bel Cafe Review - Rosewood Hotel Georgia

on November 21, 2011 in Cafe, Coffee Shops, Downtown, Hotel

First opened in 1927, the recently renovated Rosewood Hotel Georgia is the city’s most historic retreat. While walking through this luxury boutique hotel, I marveled at its beautifully designed and gorgeously styled lobby. Located inside the Rosewood Hotel Georgia is the equally sleek and sophisticated Bel Cafe. Situated in the perfect downtown Vancouver location, the […]

Baker’s Market Vancouver Review

on November 10, 2011 in Dessert, East Vancouver

Located on Saturdays at Moberly Arts & Cultural Centre, the “sweetest event is Vancouver” is the Baker’s Market! There were quite a few vendors in attendance when we visited on Saturday (October, 29th). We were very impressed with the quality and selection of baked goods — these were serious artisans and professional bakers all showcasing […]

France Gourmande: Sweet French Seduction

on November 10, 2011 in Dessert

Owner Marie-Christine Fuseau takes great pleasure in food and created France Gourmande: Sweet French Seduction to showcase her enticing French baked goods: “We bake. You enjoy. We are delighted!” Marie-Christine bakes a variety of authentic French pastries, like her delectable Galettes Bretonnes that we sampled at Baker’s Market Vancouver. Galettes Bretonnes-Breton Shortbread ($2.50 for two […]

Something Sweet For You

on November 10, 2011 in Dessert

Longtime friends, Kristie Yuen and Crystal Ueno, have always shared a passion for baking. Once they found out The Baker’s Market in Vancouver existed, these two bakin’ buddies were extremely excited and decided to partner up and start Something Sweet For You! Kristie and Crystal bake all their goodies from scratch, and specialize in cupcakes, cake pops, […]

Sweet Temptations Cakes & Pastries

on November 9, 2011 in Dessert

Kit Rivera started Sweet Temptations Cakes & Pastries because of her great passion for baking and cooking. Inspired by her culinary expert mother, Kit has been creating her own delectable dessert recipes since a very young age: Desserts don’t necessarily have to be excessively sweet, sweetness in moderation is the key matched with the right […]

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