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Daigyo Cafe Vancouver – New Japanese Cafe on Robson Street

Posted in Beverage, Cafe, Coffee, Dessert, Downtown Vancouver, ice cream, Japanese, Joyce, matcha, Restaurants, Sandwiches, Sweets, Vancouver, tagged Daigyo, Japanese Sando, matcha, Matcha Latte, Parfait, Purple Sweet Potato, Robson Street, Shiratama, Soft Serve on February 13, 2023| Leave a Comment »

A new Japanese style cafe just arrived in Vancouver. Daigyo Cafe officially opens its doors on Robson Street on February 18, but the soft opening was on Feb 9. Here’s a quick look at the inside and some of its menu items.

According to the press release, you will “find a variety of sweet and savoury goods, such as Japanese coffee, Japanese pressed sandos, tea-infused desserts, beverages, and soft serve ice cream. Most notably, Daigyo specifically sources ceremonial-grade, premium organic matcha from Japan’s Shizuoka region.”

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Caffe Umbria: A Taste of Italy at Home

Posted in Coffee, Delivery, Joyce, Online Store, Product Reviews, tagged Caffe Umbria, coffee, Coffee Beans, Coffee Tasting, Espresso, fairtrade coffee, Home Delivery, Online Shopping, organic coffee, Pourover Coffee, Umbria Coffee Roasters on August 5, 2021| Leave a Comment »

On one of the hottest days this summer, with the low hum of an espresso machine in the background, a tanned Italian man named Mario spoke animatedly. This was the setting that transported us to a cafe in Milan as we sipped espresso and discussed Italian style coffee at the Umbria Coffee Roasters’ warehouse in South Vancouver.

With passion and flair, Mario impressed upon us the Italian coffee culture that Umbria represents: an unpretentious experience that simply allows one to enjoy a cup of good quality coffee. He and his colleague Ricardo explained the importance of consistency and balance in the beans, and the science and art behind making a great cup of espresso — the correct ground, the perfect water temperature, the well-timed brew. In addition, the amount of effort their master roaster puts in to blend different beans from across the globe is shockingly similar to what a winemaker does to achieve consistent quality of wine year after year. Mr. and I tasted a variety of their coffee, learned about the philosophy of roasting Italian style coffee, and even had a chance to play barista with their commercial espresso machine.

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Dine Railtown – Discover Restaurants and Celebrate Community this November #DineRailtown

Posted in Cafe, Casual, Coffee, Comfort Food, Culinary Events, Dinner, Joyce, Lunch, Pasta, Salad, Vancouver, West Coast, tagged #DineRailtown, Belgard Kitchen, Dine Railtown, LanaLou's Restaurant, Pallet Coffee, Railtown, Strathcona on November 4, 2019|

There’s a new food event in Vancouver that introduces us to some hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems in Railtown, while supporting a local charity. Running from November 1 to 30, Dine Railtown features nine restaurants in the Railtown neighbourhood, of which proceeds from the sale of their signature dish will be donated to support programming at the Powell Street Getaway, one of 42 sites operated by the Lookout Housing and Health Society across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island.

The nine restaurants include Ask For Luigi (love their pasta!), The Belgard Kitchen, Cuchillo, LanaLou’s Restaurant, The Mackenzie Room (one of my all-time faves!), Pallet Coffee Roaster, Railtown Cafe, St. Lawrence (maple syrup chicharon, hello?) and The Uncommon Cafe. I was invited to a media tour to visit 3 of the participating restaurants.

First up, the brand new Pallet Coffee Roaster. Opening its doors on November 4, this location is the new HQ of Pallet.

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Cafe La Forêt – Squid Inky Brunch in Burnaby

Posted in Brunch, Burnaby, Cafe, Casual, Coffee, Egg, Hang-Out with Friends, Joyce, Restaurants, tagged Brunch, cafe, Cafe La Forêt, chicken and waffle, coffee, Fried Chicken, La Forêt, Squid Ink, waffle on March 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »

It’s always been on my list to try La Foret but for whatever reason I never did. When I took Mama Lam out shopping at Metrotown one weekend, I decided to take her there first.

The entrance could be deceiving because it seems like a small space, but it’s narrow and long with lots of seating available. You will find numerous 2-tops that can be turned into 4-tops, but also a few long communal tables for big groups.

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For Mama Lam, she ordered Chicken + Waffle, with buttermilk fried chicken and squid ink waffle. I’ve never squid ink waffles before. The texture of the waffle was quite interesting; it’s denser than typical Belgian waffle yet it’s spongy and lighter than expected. There’s a hint of fishiness from the squid ink. Chicken was boneless thigh meat; batter was thin, crispy, and meat was juicy. It’s a good portion size, quite filling for brunch.

Chicken + Waffle at La Foret

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Inside the Starbucks Reserve at CF Pacific Centre & Christmas Gift Guide

Posted in Beverage, Cafe, Christmas Series, Coffee, Drinks, Holiday, Joyce, News, Product Reviews, Restaurants, Vancouver, tagged Christmas Gifts, Coffee Beans, Cold Brew, Dark Chocolate Mocha, Downtown Vancouver, Gift Guide, Hazelnut Bianco Latte, Mocha, Siphon, Starbucks Canada, Starbucks Reserve, Tumbler on December 18, 2018| Leave a Comment »

In case you haven’t heard, Starbucks Canada opened its biggest location yet here in Vancouver – a new Starbucks Reserve at CF Pacific Centre, at 700 West Pender Street. It’s the second one here in Vancouver, with the first one being on Main Street in Mount Pleasant.

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This new location holds a special place in my heart. Its predecessor being a man’s clothing store was the very place where Mr. rented his wedding suit. It was sad to see it closed but I was equally excited to see a Starbucks Reserve go in its place. Especially it’s very close to work.

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