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Eat Vancouver Part 2 – Likes vs. Mehs

Posted in Culinary Events, Eat Vancouver, Indian, Joyce, Lower Mainland, Lunch, Mr., Vancouver, tagged Eat Vancouver, food, Gramercy Grill, New India Buffet, Small Plates, Trade Show on June 22, 2011| 2 Comments »

(Editor’s note: Here is Mr.‘s take, part 2 of 2 of the Eat Vancouver series.)

The Likes

New India Buffet & Restaurant – Butter Chicken with Rice

This was the first thing I ate at the event. So my judgement might’ve been a little blinded by hunger. I ordered the butter chicken (safe bet I know). I was almost too hungry to really taste it. But I have a feeling it was delicious. Compared to what my friends had, mine was bigger, thicker, spicier, more flavourful, oh and my butter chicken was better too.

Butter Chicken and Rice

I’m no expert in Indian food, but this gets a thumbs up from me. However words don’t mean as much as this empty plate.

Empty Plate

Gramercy Grill – Mac & Blue Cheese with Meatballs

Blue cheese in Mac and Cheese? WHAT? For those of you that don’t like strong cheese, (more…)

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BC Showcase – Taste of Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast

Posted in By Invitations, Culinary Events, Guest Post, Joyce, Vancouver, tagged 2010, BC, BC Showcase, Bob Blumer, Cooking Demonstration, Event, food, Seafood, Shellfish, Sunshine Coast, Tourism, Vancouver Island, Wine Pairing, Winter Olympics on February 27, 2010| 1 Comment »

(Editor’s note: A joint post by Joyce and Frank. Enjoy!)

With the Olympics backdrop, many events are held in Vancouver to take advantage of that. We had the pleasure to go to an event that showcased the food and wines from Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast. The event was by invitations only. Having the privilege to receive the invitations (as media) was a compliment to the website as well as to anyone who follows us. A few other fellow food bloggers were there too.

The event itself was held at Robson Square. (Joyce: We got to check out the digital gateway at BC Showcase which is currently not accessible to the general public. That was fun!) The Le-La-La Dancers opened for the event. Also mayors and various regional destination marketing organizations were there to promote their municipalities. Food wise, it featured (more…)

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Frank’s Restaurant Wish List

Posted in Guest Post, Vancouver, tagged Au Petit Chavignol, Cafe Barcelona, Campagnolo, Charlie's, Corner Suite, db Bistro Moderne, food, gastown, Incendio in Gastown, Judas Goat Taberna, La Taqueria, Las Tortas, Le Faux Bourgeois, Lumiere, Maenam, Market, Mis Trucos, Refuel, restaurant, The Refinery, Thomas Haas, Vancouver, wish list, Yaletown on February 23, 2010| Leave a Comment »

There are way too many restaurants that I would like to try, but my brain is only so big to remember them all. This list is both for me and for you dear readers. I would like to share it with you along with my first impression of the restaurants. My view is obviously a biased one. I like restaurant that has an edge and a personality. I appreciate classic dishes that are done right and creative dishes that actually make sense. I will periodically update the list. Enjoy!

Cafe Barcelona

(Tasted) Serves traditional Spanish tapas dishes; good for snacks and drinks (more…)