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Brunch at The Manx

2011-10-11T21:50:00.006-04:00

Grilled Cheese and Sauteed Mushrooms Sandwich w/ Side of Mashed Potatoes

Breakfast Plate:
Sunny Side-Up Eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Toast

Ottawa's underground (literally) pub restaurant serves up a mean brunch. The Grilled Cheese and Sauteed Mushrooms Sandwich screams WOW!

Would return here!

The Manx
(613) 231-2070
370 Elgin St
Ottawa, ON

A&W Grandma Prime Rib Burger

2011-08-07T21:45:00.008-04:00

A&W Grandma Prime Rib Burger with Added Swiss Cheese (in Golden Wrap)
w/ French Fries, Onion Rings & Root Beer

A&W Grandma Prime Rib Burger with Added Swiss Cheese (out of Golden Wrap)
w/ French Fries, Onion Rings & Root Beer

Overall Thoughts:
I love the fairly new A&W Grandma Prime Rib Burger. Matter of fact, it's probably my favourite burger right now at A&W. The meat is really juicy, tender and flavorful. I recommend adding a cheese when ordering the A&W Grandma Prime Rib Burger.

http://www.aw.ca/

Food Pics Of The Day: Dominos Pizza

2011-08-07T11:05:00.006-04:00

Dominos Cheesy Bread w/ Marinara Sauce

Dominos Mushroom and Pepperoni Pizza on a Thin & Crispy Crust w/ Extra Sauce

http://www.dominos.ca/

Jimmy The Greek

2011-08-07T09:17:00.004-04:00

Chicken Souvlaki - Jimmy The Greek Dinner
(served with Greek salad, rice & roasted potatoes)
&
Spinach Cheese Pie

Overall Thoughts:
Love the food from here. It's delicious.
Would recommend it if you like Greek food and if you don't mind "food court"-style food.

http://www.jimmythegreek.com/
Jimmy the Greek
(613) 321-5473
50 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON

Food Pic Of The Day: Costco Food Court Food

2011-08-07T09:10:00.005-04:00

Costco Food Court Food:
Pepperoni Pizza, Poutine, Hot Dog & Pop

Food Pic (Drink) Of The Day: Starbucks Venti Iced Caramel Macchiato

2011-08-07T09:05:00.003-04:00

Starbucks Venti Iced Caramel Macchiato

Burrito Borracho

2011-08-06T20:20:00.013-04:00

Burrito Borracho (Marinated Pork) - Original Pic

Burrito Borracho (Marinated Pork) - Edited Pic Using Adobe Photoshop Express

Burrito Borracho (Marinated Pork) - Edited Pic Using Fotolr Photo Stuido

Burrito Borracho (Marinated Pork) - Edited Pic Using Instagram

Burrito Borracho (Marinated Pork) - Edited Pic Using Camera+

Overall Thoughts:
This place is a favourite of mine. Great food, nice ambiance and friendly staff.
Would recommend this place, especially if you like burritos.

http://www.burritoborracho.ca/
Burrito Borracho
(613) 789-9115
ByWard Market
105A Clarence Street
Ottawa, ON

Brunch At Milestones

2011-07-17T13:04:00.014-04:00

Miami Ice
Iced Tea, Mango Puree, Mint Leaves

Californian Omelet
Double-Smoked Bacon, House-Made Avocado Salsa, Diced Roma Tomatoes, Cheddar

Prime Rib Hash
Thinly Sliced AAA Prime Rib, Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Sweet Onion, Roasted Corn in Specialty Hash Seasoning. Topped with Two Poached Eggs, House-Made Hollandaise and Herb Toast.

Prime Rib Hash, Mixed Together

Overall Thoughts:
I like coming to Milestones for brunch and this visit was no different in living up to egg-spectations. If you are really hungry, I recommend trying the Prime Rib Hash.

Milestones Grill + Bar
http://www.milestonesrestaurants.com/
Various Locations

Summertime = BBQ

2011-07-11T22:37:00.016-04:00

Food Pics Of The Day: Hy's Steakhouse Vancouver

2011-07-09T10:06:00.013-04:00

Cheese Bread

Surf and Turf aka Steak and Lobster

Bone-In Rib Eye Steak with Fries

Cheesecake

Hy's Steakhouse Vancouver
http://www.hyssteakhouse.com/hys-vancouver.html
(604) 683-7671
637 Hornby St
Vancouver, BC V6C

Food Pics Of The Day: White Spot Nat's Hearty Breakfast (Takeout)

2011-05-26T21:42:00.009-04:00

Food Pic Of The Day: Taro Milkshake from Corner 23

2011-05-23T16:20:00.004-04:00

Food Pics Of The Day: A&W Poutine and Root Beer Float

2011-05-22T12:18:00.010-04:00

Food Pics Of The Day: Grub (On Main St)

2011-05-20T21:03:00.011-04:00

http://grubonmain.ca
Grub
(604) 876-8671
4328 Main St
Vancouver, BC

Japa Dog in Vancouver

2011-05-15T09:55:00.021-04:00

Japa Dog Stand

Japa Dog Menu and Famous People

Japa Dog Menu

Japa Dog Stand

Japa Dog "Kitchen"

Terimayo

Terimayo with Cheese

Oroshi

Stone Cold Steve Austin Enjoying a Japadog in Vancouver
http://twitpic.com/4q7k1b

http://www.japadog.com/en/

Food Pic Of The Day: White Spot Original “Beef Dipper” (Take-Out)

2011-05-01T13:18:00.007-04:00

The Original “Beef Dipper”
Roast beef on a lightly garlic’d panini loaf.
Served with au jus.
Side Order Fries and Milkshake

http://www.whitespot.com/

Food Pics Of The Day: Pizza Pzazz

2011-04-30T21:16:00.003-04:00

Pizza Pzazz
Granville Island
131 - 1689 Johnston Street
Vancouver

Food Pics Of The Day: Fatburger

2011-04-28T19:45:00.004-04:00

Fatburger Milkshakes

Close-Up Shot of Fatburger Milkshakes

Fatburger Poutine

Fatburger Chicken Burger

http://www.fatburgercanada.com/

Food Pics Of The Day: McDonald's Breakfast

2011-04-26T21:04:00.003-04:00

McDonald's Big Breakfast

McDonald's Hash Browns

Food Pics Of The Day: Red Burrito

2011-04-25T16:56:00.001-04:00

Red Burrito's Beef Burrito

Red Burrito's Soft Taco

Red Burrito
(604) 707-0877
1700 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Starbucks

2011-04-25T16:55:00.001-04:00

Starbucks Sticker

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Scone

Frappucino

Food Pics Of The Day: Jonker Street (Closed)

2011-04-18T21:00:00.001-04:00

Interior

Hot Water with Lemon and Kraft Pure Liquid Honey

Teh Tarik

Roti Canai

Chicken Satay

Jonker's Fried Rice

Penang Kway Teow

Tofu Goreng

Beef Rendang

Please note that Jonker Street is now closed i.e. no longer open. In it's place, there is a new restaurant called Fresh Bowl.

http://www.jonkerst.com/
Jonker Street
(604) 688-8565
Yaletown
1128 Pacific Blvd
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Hon's Wun Tun House

2011-04-17T12:39:00.001-04:00

Sweet Corn Soup

Mixed Vegetables

Beef with Veggies and Nuts

Cha Siu (BBQ Pork) with Rice

Cha Siu (BBQ Pork) Mien (Noodles)

Hon's Wun Tun House (Robson)
(604) 685-0871
Robson Street/West End
1339 Robson St
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: California Cafe

2011-04-16T14:45:00.001-04:00

E-Fu Noodles

Steak with Rice and Veggies

Smoothie

California Cafe
(604) 279-9000
Richmond Central
5300 #3 Rd
Richmond, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Honjin Sushi in Yaletown Vancouver

2011-04-10T10:30:00.004-04:00

Gyozas.

Plain Udon.

Sushi with Egg.

Mix of Sushi.

Honjin Sushi
(604) 688-8808
Yaletown
138 Davie St
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Opa! Souvlaki of Greece

2011-04-09T16:06:00.001-04:00

Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wrap with Opa! Fries.

A Closer Look at the Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wrap.

Opa! Souvlaki of Greece
Various Locations
http://www.opasouvlaki.ca/

Food Pics Of The Day: Burger King Mushroom Swiss Burger

2011-04-09T16:04:00.001-04:00

Burger King Mushroom Swiss Burger and French Fries

A Closer Look At The BK Mushroom Swiss Burger

Food Pics Of The Day: Cookies By George

2011-04-09T16:01:00.001-04:00

Cookies By George Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cookies By George Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (And Chocolate Chip Cookie)

http://www.cookiesbygeorge.com/

Food Pic Of The Day: Knorr Red Pepper & Tomato Soup

2011-04-09T16:00:00.001-04:00

Knorr Red Pepper & Tomato Soup

Knorr Red Pepper & Tomato Soup
Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Cracked Salt and Pepper

Battle of the Caramel Sundaes: MacDonalds VS Costco

2011-04-04T16:25:00.004-04:00

MacDonalds Caramel Sundae

Costco Caramel Sundae

Winner:
Costco Caramel Sundae

Food Pics Of The Day: Muffin Granny de Paris Crepes

2011-04-03T08:53:00.005-04:00

Muffin Granny de Paris Crepes
(604) 684-3821
Granville Island
115 - 1689 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Domino's Pizza

2011-04-02T18:56:00.009-04:00

Cheese Bread

Brooklyn Style Pizza

Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza (Thin Crust)

Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza (Thin Crust)

Cinammon Bread

http://www.dominos.ca/

Food Pics Of The Day: Milestones Take-Out

2011-03-27T10:39:00.006-04:00

http://www.milestonesrestaurants.com/

Food Pic Of The Day: Mini-Me Heinz Tomato Ketchup

2011-03-20T12:26:00.005-04:00

Mini-Me Heinz Tomato Ketchup

Mambo Cafe

2011-03-17T23:14:00.000-04:00

French Toast with Hong Kong Style Iced Lemon Tea

Close Up Shot of French Toast

Overall Thoughts:
I recommend this place if you like French Toast and/or HK style Iced Lemon Tea.
Would def return here.

Mambo Cafe @ Aberdeen Centre (Richmond, BC)
(604) 273-3669
3020-4151 Hazelbridge Way
Richmond, BC

Food Pic Of The Day: Perogies and Sausage Roll (The Perogy Place)

2011-03-17T23:07:00.004-04:00

Perogies and Sausage Roll

The Perogy Place
(604) 893-8809
Granville Island
150 - 1689 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Fatburger Mushroom Swiss Burger

2011-03-13T22:15:00.004-04:00

http://www.fatburgercanada.com/

GI Gelato & Coffee House

2011-03-12T17:20:00.012-05:00

Sign Outside of GI Gelato & Coffee House

Ice Cream Cone Statue Outside of GI Gelato & Coffee House

Gelato Selection

Vanilla / Chocolate

Overall Thoughts:
If you like Gelato and happen to be in Granville Island, I recommend dropping by here.

GI Gelato & Coffee House
(604) 682-7865
Granville Island
1535 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC

Food Pic Of The Day: Costco Smoked Meat Sandwich

2011-03-08T19:35:00.002-05:00

Costco Smoked Meat Sandwich
with a Pickle

Food Pics Of The Day: Kintaro Ramen

2011-03-06T17:34:00.009-05:00

Pork Gyoza

Shoyu Ramen with Pork
(Fatty and Rich Soup Base)

Kintaro Ramen
(604) 682-7568
788 Denman St
Vancouver, BC

Lombardo's Pizzeria and Ristorante

2011-03-05T17:38:00.007-05:00

Funghi Pizza
Tomatoes, mozzarella and mushrooms

Another Shot of the Funghi Pizza

Overall Thoughts:
Pizza, pizza, pizza....great restaurant if you like Italian style pizza.
As for the pasta, I do not recommend ordering it here.

http://www.lombardos.ca/
Lombardo's Pizzeria and Ristorante
(604) 251-2240
1641 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Legendary Noodle House

2011-02-27T17:24:00.007-05:00

http://www.legendarynoodle.ca/
Legendary Noodle House
(604) 669-8551
1074 Denman St
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Trattoria Italian Kitchen

2011-02-26T13:06:00.007-05:00

http://www.trattoriakitchen.ca/
Trattoria Italian Kitchen
(604) 732-1441
Kitsilano
1850 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC

Guu With Otokomae (Gastown Vancouver)

2011-02-20T18:17:00.019-05:00

Overall Thoughts:
I enjoyed the food here and would return.
Guu is indeed guud.

Guu With Otokomae
(604) 685-8682
Gastown
375 Water St
Vancouver, BC
http://www.guu-izakaya.com/gastown.html

Chill Winston

2011-02-14T20:20:00.013-05:00

Entrance

Inside Looking Out

Lights

I believe this was the Daily Pasta

Double Jack Poutine
Thick cut french fries, cheese curds, Monterey
Jack cheese, and Jack Daniels demi

Overall Thoughts:
Enjoyed the food and the ambiance.
Wish there were more restaurants like this place.
Would return here.

www.chillwinston.ca
Chill Winston
(604) 288-9575
Gastown
3 Alexander St
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: PNE Food

2011-02-13T17:21:00.023-05:00

Food Pics Of The Day: Pinky's Steakhouse & Cocktail Lounge

2011-02-06T17:58:00.014-05:00

Sign + Kitchen

Picture on Ceiling

Appy

Fish

Mashed Potatoes, Spring Roll Style

Side of Pasta

Bone-In Steak

Steak with Pasta

Steak on top of Pineapple

Steak and Onion Rings

Dessert

Pinky's Steakhouse & Cocktail Lounge
Kitsilano Location
Note: Restaurant is now closed.

Food Pics Of The Day: Moxie's Classic Grill (Various Locations Across Canada)

2011-01-30T11:32:00.011-05:00

med bread
served with three dips

steak
with mashed potatoes and veggies

grilled portobello + swiss cheese sandwich
on naan bread with roasted red peppers
and side fries

another shot of the grilled portobello + swiss cheese sandwich

white chocolate brownie
white and dark chocolate folded into a white chocolate brownie, finished with french vanilla ice cream, real whipped cream and warm chocolate sauce

Moxie's Classic Grill
(Various Locations Across Canada)
http://www.moxies.ca/

The Greedy Pig

2011-01-02T21:03:00.011-05:00

marrow & toast
roasted veal bones, garlic confit & maldon sea salt with a watercress & orange bouquet, served with toasted baguette

angus shortrib
cabernet braised beef rib, celery root puree & a stilton dressed arugula salad

bangers n’ hash
seared toulouse sausages, yukon gold mash & sweet potato-brussel sprout hash with vidalia onion jus

pulled pork sandwich
braised pork shoulder, tangy bbq sauce, fennel & apple slaw

grilled rueben sandwich
New York style corned beef, swiss cheese & sauerkraut, on Russian Rye

Overall Thoughts:
More of a gastropub and one of my favorite spots to eat in Vancouver, I would definitely recommend this place and return here.

http://thegreedypig.ca/
Greedy Pig
(604) 669-4991
Gastown
307 W Cordova St
Vancouver, BC

Voya Restaurant & Lounge (Loden Hotel)

2010-11-21T17:31:00.013-05:00

Bread and Butter

Steamed Local Mussels and Frites

Bacon and Cheddar Burger with Fries

A Closer Shot of the Burger

Overall Thoughts:
Liked the ambiance and food. Service was good.
Would recommend and return here.

http://voya-restaurant.com/

Voya Restaurant & Lounge (Loden Hotel)
(604) 639-8692
1177 Melville St
Vancouver, BC

Food Pic Of The Day: Marble Slab Creamery Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel in a Rainbow Sprinkled Waffle Cone

2010-11-20T10:36:00.008-05:00

Marble Slab Creamery
Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel
in a Rainbow Sprinkled Waffle Cone

http://www.marbleslab.ca/
Marble Slab Creamery
(604) 682-4998
1184 Denman St
Vancouver, BC

Crave on Main

2010-11-14T11:44:00.007-05:00

short rib poutine
parmesan truffle fries, short rib jus

organic beef crave burger

pulled pork and slaw sandwich with Caesar salad

Overall Thoughts:
Enjoyed my meal here and would return here.

http://www.craveonmain.com/
Crave on Main
(604) 872-3663
3941 Main St
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics of the Day: Yaletown Brewing

2010-11-09T21:33:00.013-05:00

Y for Yaletown (Brewing)

Dream Big. Work hard. Have a Beer.

The seating arrangement inside.

Another shot of the seating.

Virgin Strawberry Margherita.

Potato Wedges with Sour Cream.

Pulled Pork Sandwich with French Fries.

Mac N Cheese.

Pizza.

http://www.markjamesgroup.com/yaletown.html
Yaletown Brewing
(604) 681-2739
1111 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC

Browns Social House (Richmond)

2010-10-11T20:56:00.005-04:00

#28 DRAGON BOWL
almond rice, teriyaki chicken & vegetables, red cabbage, spicy yogurt

Hickory Burger smoked bacon, bbq sauce, cheddar cheese
with Fries

I didn't get to try the Dragon Bowl but was told that it was pretty good. I personally had the burger and was not really too impressed with it. Wasn't too impressed with the fries too.

http://brownsrestaurantgroup.com
Browns Social House (Richmond)
(604) 275-3322
Richmond
Unit 1020 11660 Steveston Hwy.
Richmond, BC

Jang Mo Jib: Awesome Korean Food in Vancouver

2010-10-03T21:07:00.012-04:00

If you're looking for good Korean food in Vancouver, I recommend trying out Jang Mo Jib.

Jang Mo Jib (Robson)
(604) 642-0712
1719 Robson St
Vancouver, BC

Koryo Korean Barbeque

2010-09-27T19:07:00.007-04:00

Koryo Korean Barbeque

BBQ Beef Flamer and Fries

A Closer Look at the BBQ Beef Flamer

Overall, I enjoyed my meal.
Oh yeah...those fries reminds me of Costco Fries.

http://www.koryofranchise.com
Koryo Korean Barbeque
(Brentwood Mall)
(604) 294-1798
4567 Lougheed Highway
Burnaby, BC

Mill Marine Bistro: Awesome Outdoor Seating By The Waterfront

2010-09-20T20:49:00.009-04:00

Outdoor Seating by the Waterfront
Pic is taken from Mill Marine Bistro's website.

The Mill Mussels
garlic, onions, white wine, julienne vegetables

Cheeseburger Sliders
Angus chuck beef, chipotle mayo, red onion, cheese

Herbivore Pizza
tomato sauce, assorted peppers, red onions, mushrooms, mozzarella

The food was decent but the outdoor seating by the waterfront was awesome.

www.millbistro.ca
Mill Marine Bistro
(604) 687-6455
1199 W Cordova St
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Gunther’s Modern French Cuisine

2010-08-19T20:55:00.008-04:00

Uni with Chives and Egg White

Marron

Foie Gras with Almond Crust and Figs

Food pics are courtesy of an I Love Food Blog reader.

http://www.gunthers.com.sg/
Gunther’s Modern French Cuisine
36 Purvis Street #01-03 Singapore 188613
Tel: (65) 6338 8955

Food Pics Of The Day: Ebisu on Robson

2010-08-17T22:36:00.001-04:00

Ebisu on Robson
827 Bute Street, Vancouver
Tel: 604-689-8266

Food Pic Of The Day: Froyo Swirl Yogurt

2010-08-15T19:31:00.002-04:00

Froyo Swirl Yogurt

Froyo swirl
(604) 682-6116
Downtown
820 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC

The Black Tomato in the Byward Market of Ottawa

2010-08-11T22:13:00.014-04:00

Exterior of The Black Tomato restaurant in the Byward Market of Ottawa

Exterior of The Black Tomato restaurant in the Byward Market of Ottawa (Black and White Version)

View from the Patio Seating
Facing Courtyard Restaurant

I loved this patio seating.

Bread and Butter

I enjoyed this bread and butter combo. I especially liked the fact that the butter was soft enough to spread easily on the bread.

COCONUT, CHICKEN AND GALANGAL SOUP
Tender pieces of chicken, mushrooms, fresh
galangal , fresh lime leaf and lemongrass all
simmered to perfection in a broth of coconut milk.
(Taken from The Black Tomato website)

This was really flavorful and I enjoyed it. In hindsight I probably wouldn't have ordered this if I was going to order the next dish as the portion of the soup was quite large and filling for me. I recommend sharing this soup for an appy.
If you really like this soup, I recommend trying the one (Tom Kha Gai) at Khao Thai, which is a Thai restaurant located in the Byward Market as well.

FROM PHILLY TO OTTAWA BEEF
SANDWICH
Melt-in-your-mouth strips of marinated beef,
supplied by O’Brien Farms (Greely On.)
sautéed onions, red and green peppers are
served with an unconventional
combination of gourmet mustard and three
cheeses all in a bakery fresh sesame bun.
(Taken from The Black Tomato website)

Also includes side potatoes and salad.
Overall, I enjoyed this sandwich plate.

If you're in the mood for sandwiches and just happen to be around the Byward Market in Ottawa, I recommend giving The Black Tomato a shot.
Note that if you are hoping to secure seats at the patio area, you might have to wait a while.

The Black Tomato
Byward Market of Ottawa
(613) 789-8123
11 George Street
Ottawa, ON
http://www.theblacktomato.com

Food Pics Of The Day: Cafe Gloucester

2010-08-09T00:18:00.000-04:00

Hong Kong Style Iced Lemon Tea

Fried Rice

E-Fu Noodles

Cafe Gloucester
(604) 873-3338
South Cambie Street
3338 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver

2010-08-03T20:20:00.006-04:00

Pork with Roast Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Carrots and Asparagus

Another Shot

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver
300-609 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5

Congee Noodle House

2010-07-28T20:49:00.012-04:00

Congee

Chinese Donuts

Spicy Fried Tofu

Crispy N0odles with Chicken and Veggies

Cha-Siu Noodles with Veggies

Thoughts:
Overall, I've been happy with most of my visits here. Would recommend trying it out if you've never been here. I would recommend all the dishes pictured above. I especially like the Spicy Fried Tofu though!

Congee Noodle House
(604) 879-8221
Mount Pleasant/Main Street
141 E Broadway
Vancouver, BC

Urban Fare

2010-07-26T19:13:00.014-04:00

Thai Noodles and Curry Chicken

Curry Chicken

Chicken Cordon Bleu and Mashed Potato

Quesadilla, Sausage Roll, Potato Skins

Perogies

Henry Weinhard's Root Beer

Thoughts:
Although there is nothing "special" about their food, I occasionally enjoy eating at Urban Fare.

http://www.urbanfare.com/
Urban Fare (Yaletown)
(604) 975-7500
177 Davie St
Vancouver, BC

Urban Fare (Shangri-La Hotel)
(604) 648-2053
1133 Alberni Street
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Kamei Royale

2010-07-25T23:53:00.017-04:00

Agedashi Tofu

Chicken Karrage

Not too sure what this is called...

Gyozas

Yam Tempura

Beef, Tofu, Cabbage, Mushrooms

Cheesecake Being Torched

Torched Cheesecake

Vanilla Ice cream

Kamei Royale Japanese
(604) 687-8588
Downtown
1030 W Georgia St
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Cabin 5555

2010-07-20T20:31:00.011-04:00

Cabin 5555

Soup

Beef Rice Meal

Chicken Rice Meal

Beef Noodle Soup

Mango Milkshake

Shaved Ice Dessert

Cabin 5555
(604) 263-5155
Kerrisdale
5555 West Boulevard
Vancouver, BC

Stuart's Bakery at Granville Island (Vancouver)

2010-06-27T16:00:00.015-04:00

Stuart's Quality Baked Goods.

Bread.

More Bread.

Cookies.

Cakes and Pies.

More Cakes.

Pies and Creme Brulee.

Eclairs and Fruit Tarts.

Tarts and Cakes.

Tarts, Mousse and Cheesecakes.

Shortbread Cookie.
Buttery Goodness!

New York Cheesecake.
Classic.

Final Verdict:
Thumbs Up!
I would definitely recommend a visit here if you've never been here. If you are looking to get something for dessert, there is something for everyone.

Stuart's Bakery
(604) 685-8816
Granville Island
420 - 1689 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Belgian Fries

2010-06-21T21:10:00.008-04:00

Belgian Fries

Fries topped with Chili

Poutine

Henry Weinhard's Orange Cream

Belgian Fries
(604) 253-4220
1885 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics of the Day: Copa Cafe

2010-06-20T16:42:00.008-04:00

Hong Kong Style Iced Lemon Tea

Ribs and Fries with Salad

E-Fu Noodles with Mushrooms

Copa Cafe
(604) 873-8974
South Cambie Street
4030 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC

Urban Burger

2010-05-30T23:01:00.008-04:00

Urban Burger.

Table and Chair.

Vanilla Milkshake.

Burger with French Fries.

Final Verdict:
Overall I enjoyed my meal here.

Urban Burger
(604) 568-3133
1067 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC

Elixir: French Bistro Meets Yaletown (Vancouver) Chic

2010-05-09T16:03:00.015-04:00

The Inside.

Table Side View.

Bread and Butter.

Elixir Onion Soup Gratinee.

Grilled Ribeye, Tarragon-Shallot Butter, Pomme Frites.

Condiments:
Ketchup and Mayo

Chocolate Espresso Milkshake with Peanut Butter Cookies

A Closer Shot.

Note:
This meal was during the Dine Out Vancouver 2009.

Final Verdict:
Overall enjoyed my meal here.
Would return here again.

Elixir
(604) 642-0557
Yaletown
350 Davie St
Vancouver, BC
www.elixirvancouver.ca

Fish & Chips at Go Fish

2010-05-02T19:31:00.004-04:00

Go Fish

The View at Go Fish

Soup

Fish and Chips

Final Verdict:
Thumbs up. Would recommend and return here.

Go Fish
(604) 730-5040
1505 W 1st Ave
Vancouver, BC

Learn the Mediterranean Meal Planning (Guest Blog Post)

2010-04-28T18:04:00.004-04:00

Here’s a Quick Way to Learn the Mediterranean Meal Planning

a) It is widely known that Mediterranean diet has high fat content. Is weight loss still possible if people will follow this kind of diet?

It is a known fact that Mediterranean diet is high in fat. However, these are made from monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which important for your body. They are healthy fats compared to the saturated fats found in a typical American diet. It should be pointed also that fat is not the determining factor for weight loss. It is calorie consumption that determines optimum weight loss and management. So you should lower your calorie consumption to get the full healthy benefits of Mediterranean diet.

b) In simple terms, what is the principal difference between the American diet and the Mediterranean diet?

Americans consume high numbers of red meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy, while the Mediterranean includes very little. The diet also differs from the typical American diet through its dependence on fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, olive oil, beans, breads, cereals, and potatoes

c) Is it true that Mediterranean diet played a major role in lowering the rate of heart disease in the region?

Based on scientific research, Mediterranean diet has played a significant role in lowering the incidence of cardiovascular disorder in the Mediterranean region. This type of diet enables you to choose a lot of healthy foods. It also promotes a holistic approach for enjoying better health.

d) Is exercise still required if one is following a Mediterranean diet?

Exercise plays an important role for Mediterranean diet. When this diet was developed, the people of Mediterranean were already a big fan of exercise and physical activities. This is the basis why Mediterranean diet includes regular exercises in its overall program. Essentially, a daily one-hour walk is needed. You should also perform once a week full body exercises.

e) Is Mediterranean diet different from Low Carb diet?

One of the most striking differences between Low Carb and Mediterranean diets is protein content. Mediterranean diet has low protein content. With this type of diet, you will only consume 15 percent calories from the protein component.

f) Wine has always been part of the Mediterranean diet. What is the recommended daily amount for wine?

The rule of thumb is to consume wine in moderate amounts. Men should get 5 percent of their daily calorie intake from wine. For women, the calorie consumption from wine should be 2.5 percent.

g) Final words

Mediterranean diet is a good program that can help you achieve good health. This type of diet can help prevent cardiovascular diseases. The key is to eat foods that are rich in Omega 3 and combine these with root crops, vegetable, fruits, breads, and cereals.

About the Author - Eva B. Alexander writes for the mediterranean diet recipes blog, her personal hobby website focused Mediterranean diet healthy eating tips to live better and longer.

Harbord Fish & Chips (Toronto, ON)

2010-04-27T22:22:00.005-04:00

Exterior of Harbord Fish & Chips (Toronto, ON)

Fish & Chips

Final Verdict:
Very much enjoyed the Fish & Chips...quite possibly the best F&C I've ever had.
Would definitely return here!

Harbord Fish & Chips
(416) 925-2225
The Annex
147 Harbord St
Toronto, ON

Dairy Queen Blizzard Buy One Get One for 25 Cents Offer

2010-04-21T20:45:00.004-04:00

Dairy Queen Blizzard
Buy One (at regular price) Get One for 25 Cents (equal or smaller size) Offer
Limited Time Offer: April 19, 2010 to April 25, 2010

Was walking by a Dairy Queen today and saw a really long line up...found out about this deal shortly after.

www.dairyqueen.com/ca-en/

Kawawa Ramen at Metropolis Metrotown (Burnaby, BC)

2010-04-21T19:15:00.009-04:00

Chopsticks for Ramen.

Side dish of kimchi and seaweed.

Gyoza.

Pork Ramen with Bamboo Shoots and Green Onion.

A closer look at the Ramen noodles.

Final Verdict:
Enjoyed my meal here...would return. Of course, Kintaro still reigns supreme in the land of Ramen in Vancouver.

Kawawa Ramen
(604) 435-8577
Metrotown
4700 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC

Had High Eggspectations...At Eggspectations.

2010-04-20T18:37:00.006-04:00

The Menu

Berry Berry
Strawberry and blueberry blended with cranberry juice and ice.
$4.99

White Toast.

Eggspectation
Three egg omelette, with mushrooms, onions, green and red peppers, bacon, sausage, ham, served with grilled potatoes and chef’s fruit garnish.
$10.49

Final Verdict:

Eggspected more as far as the food quality goes...was somewhat disappointed in the food. Don't see myself returning here...

Egg Spectation
(613) 569-6505
Centretown/Downtown
171 Bank St.
Ottawa, ON
www.eggspectation.ca

I'm Back...

2010-04-20T17:40:00.005-04:00

I'm Back...

Bin 941 Tapas Parlour

2010-04-19T21:30:00.011-04:00

Risotto
crimini mushrooms, black truffle cream, shaved parmigiano reggiano, truffle oil finish

Shrimp Salad

Flank Steak
cinnamon chilli rub, maple syrup chipotle glaze, black pepper pommes frites

Another shot of the Flank Steak

Main Points:
Seating is extremely tight and crammed.
Interesting menu/food choices....more than just your regular burger, fries, pasta etc. restaurant.
I enjoyed the food.

Final Verdict:
Thumbs up. Would return here (despite the crammed seating).

Bin 941 Tapas Parlour
(604) 683-1246
941 Davie St
Vancouver, BC
www.bin941.com

Guest Blog Post: Miku and Tojo's

2010-01-17T20:42:00.000-05:00

After having read about Tojo’s & Miku’s in the Financial Times (Vancouver lures filmmakers and foodies, http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/fb83a912-98e2-11de-aa1b-00144feabdc0.html) a couple of months back, we knew we just had to try them both. So we did… on the same day!

First up was lunch at Miku’s (www.mikurestaurant.com).

The FT article recommended the Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi & the Red Wave Roll (snow crab & avocado) so naturally we ordered those. We also ordered the Aburi Tuna, Aburi Chicken, and the Aburi Sushi Select.

Two things you need to know. The restaurant specialishes in Aburi which means lightly seared, which I believe they do with a blowtorch and a charcoal stick. Also, most dishes are complemented by custom sauces so using soy-sauce is a no-no.

The Salmon Oshi Sushi was mind-blowingly good. The seared mayo-type sauce made the sushi complete much like Tom Cruise completed Renee Zellweger in Jerry Maguire.

If the Salmon Oshi Sushi was a 10, then the Tuna, Chicken & Sushi Select were 8s. The Red Wave Roll disappointed though, I’d give it a 6. Maybe I had hyped it too much in my head, much like I did with the Sherlock Holmes movie which came out xmas day never lived up to my expectations.

One last note, they serve you green tea in individual teapots which was nice because I love drinking tea and its annoying to have to fight for a communal teapot.

Entrance of Miku

Aburi Chicken

Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi

Aburi Sushi Select

Aburi Tuna

Red Wave Roll

Next up was Tojo’s (www.tojos.com).

When we made reservations the waitress answered the phone in Japanese and I thought, kudos to the place for having such an authentic touch.

When we got there though, the initial thought was that the massive dining area spoiled the ambience and interiors of the place. Not at all cosy.

The large dining area has its own menu, while we sat at the counter. As mentioned by the FT and verified by me, there are only 15 places at the counter.

Tojo-san was very warm & inviting. He took note of our likes & dislikes, and made a good number of jokes.

Omasake-style we had the following dishes in order:

Tuna Sashimi

Shitake Mushroom with Crab Cake Bottom

Dungeness Crab Salad

Sea Urchin

Sablefish in Broth

Geoduck Roll

House Roll (shrimp, crab & scallop wrapped in an egg crepe)

Albacore Toro Sushi

Green Tea Crème Brule and Apple Sorbet with Black Sesame Biscuit

Quite the experience. We were so stuffed! Don’t forget to tell him you’ve had enough or the dishes will keep coming!

At home, I re-read the FT article and have these final thoughts. Next time I’m not going to go with someone who is allergic to prawn & lobster (since we ended up having the same dishes despite our different likes/dislikes so never had a chance to have any of those crustaceans), and hey I wasn’t offered any sake from his private reserve!

http://www.mikurestaurant.com/
Miku Restaurant
(604) 568-3900
1055 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC

http://www.tojos.com/
Tojo's
(604) 872-8050
1133 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC

Food Pics Of The Day: Flying Wedge Pizza

2009-12-29T21:16:00.000-05:00

"When Getting A Wedgie...is a Good Thing!"

Flying Wedge Pizza

http://www.flyingwedge.com/

Food Pic Of The Day: Froyo Swirl

2009-12-29T21:07:00.000-05:00

Froyo Swirl Plain Frozen Yogurt

http://www.froyoswirl.com/
Froyoswirl
(604) 682-6116
Downtown
820 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC

What's Hot Pot?

2009-12-29T19:21:00.001-05:00

I sometimes get asked what Hot Pot is...hopefully these pics should answer the question...
(Click on pics for a larger image)

Meats, Veggies, Seafood, Tofu etc.

Dump them all in a "hot pot" and cook them!

Food Pic Of The Day: Tim Hortons Breakfast Sandwich With Hash Brown

2009-12-29T19:14:00.001-05:00

Food Pic Of The Day:
Tim Hortons Breakfast Sandwich
with Hash Brown

Random Food Pic Of The Day: Caramel Apples

2009-12-28T21:40:00.001-05:00

Random Food Pic Of The Day:
Caramel Apples

What The Pho

2009-12-27T18:53:00.001-05:00

Saw this during a trip to Bellevue, WA.
No Comment.

Food Pic Of The Day: Home Made Fruit Parfait

2009-12-27T18:49:00.001-05:00

Home Made Fruit Parfait

Oranges + Strawberries + Yogurt + Granola

The Wellington Gastropub: One Of The Best Dining Experiences

2009-12-20T16:34:00.000-05:00

The Wellington Gastropub Entrance

Home-Bottled Food Items
And yes, the kitchen does use these food items...they are not just for decoration purposes.

Bread with Oil and Salt

Beef tartare, crostinis, truffle oil

Angus ribeye, crushed spuds w/ herbs & truffle oil, King Eryngiis, WG sauce

Another Shot

The Bill...(Inside the CD Case)

Let me start of by saying that my meal at The Wellington Gastropub was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. A lot of Ottawa Foodies already know that TWG is indeed a must-try place. And it sure does live up to all the hype!

The ambiance I found was very inviting and casual. Don't worry about having to dress up formally for this place. The servers are known to wear t-shirts and jeans. And don't be fooled by the name of the restaurant. It is by no means a pub that we know of.

The service was excellent. I had about four different staff members approach me to ask how I was doing during my time there, including the chef. A very nice touch.
The servers I found were extremely knowledgeable of what was on the menu. When asked about what was in the Beef Tartare, the server went through every single ingredient as if he had made the dish himself.

The menu does change daily, and it is updated and posted daily for viewing on their website, which I have provided a link for below.

Another great thing about this restaurant is that EVERYTHING is made in the house, with the exception of their bread, which they get from Art-Is-In Bakery. And yes, the ice cream is made in house.

The food was great and I enjoyed every last bite of my meal.

I highly recommend paying a visit to The Wellington Gastropub whether or not you live in Ottawa. If you are visiting Ottawa, be sure to make some time to enjoy a meal here. If you already live in Ottawa, this is definitely a place that I recommend you try out when you get the chance. I know that I'll definitely be returning here!

Be sure to call ahead and make reservations as they can get booked up quite quickly.

Final Verdict:
Thumbs Up! Highly Recommended! If you haven't been here yet, you are definitely missing out a a true gem.

http://www.thewellingtongastropub.com/
Wellington GastroPub
(613) 729-1315
Westboro
1325 Wellington St. W.
Ottawa, ON K1Y

Guest Blog Post: Finding the Fine Dining in Downtown Ottawa

2009-12-10T17:50:00.000-05:00

Finding the Fine Dining in Downtown Ottawa

Not only have we loved visiting Canada's charming capital, but sampling its fine Ottawa Restaurants has always been a treat. A quick trip downtown puts one at the doorsteps of some incredible eating establishments. Our first venture began on Nepean Street at Beckta Dining and Wine. Chef Moffatt has the ability to take the most high quality, Canadian-grown foods and combine them in extraordinary ways. Considering myself pretty cosmopolitan, I found it humbling to realize how limited some of my dining expectations had been, to this point. This rather unpretentious converted home welcomed us in to learn a few things about the art of blending food flavours.

Lesson one began with the environment itself. I saw people in jeans enjoying themselves as much as the cocktail crowd in the corner. There seemed to be no status expectations or concern about an appropriate dress code. I breathed a sigh of relief. Dressing up is fine, but not necessary here. Got it. Lesson two was about the food. Local ingredients that could seem common were uncommonly prepared. I love Nova Scotia lobster, but had no idea how excellent it could be when mixed in a salad with lemon grass, fried shallots, avocado, and scallion-caviar aioli. Who would have thought? My husband immersed himself in the roasted rabbit roulade with Dijon-caper berry sauce, groaning with pleasure from time to time. I was told that if you were really adventurous, Chef Moffatt has created a special five course tasting menu. Maybe next time.

Since we had found one treasure on Nepean Street, we decided to take another evening to return for more excellent food-hunting. Our next target, also on Nepean Street, was A'roma Meze. For newcomers, "meze" refers to the small plates offered with alcohol. A'roma had dozens of choices to pick from. Home-made warm pita bread and garlicky dips were made for each other. I loved the Greek poutine: Yukon french fries dripping with Kefalotiri cheese. I wanted to lick my plate. Seriously! The spicy Greek sausage and moussaka were to die for.

Our very skilled waiter helped us through our choices, making suggestions as we went. When it was obvious we were running out of room for more meze, he served us smaller portions. I was impressed that gluten-free dishes were clearly marked, a rather thoughtful touch I have not often seen. Sharing platters of excellent cuisine felt homey and fun, and the conversation, when our mouths weren't being stuffed, was casual and comfortable. What an enjoyable evening we three couples shared at A'roma. Though a bit on the pricey side, this restaurant provided a wonderful Greek dining experience that I would gladly repeat.

http://www.homeaddicts.com/

Food Pic Of The Day: White Spot Cheesecake

2009-11-11T22:55:00.001-05:00

Food Pic Of The Day:
White Spot Cheesecake

http://www.whitespot.com/

Joey's Babyback Barbequed Ribs

2009-11-04T21:06:00.000-05:00

babyback barbequed ribs
slowly braised in spicy honey barbeque sauce, with mashed potatoes & buttermilk dill coleslaw

A Closer Look

Bonus Pic:
French Fries

Overall Thoughts:
Ribs were just okay...nothing special. Would recommend the ribs at Earl's over these.

http://www.joeysmedgrill.com/home
Joey's (Broadway)
(604) 732-5639
1424 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6H

Provence Marinaside

2009-11-02T19:56:00.001-05:00

CRAB AND SHRIMP CAKES
smoked paprika and tomato mayonnaise, mixed greens, $12.00

WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI
white wine, butter sauce with garlic, fresh tomato, herbs, $17.00

SPAGHETTINI
wild pacific prawns, scallops, plum tomato sauce, roasted garlic, white wine, fresh herbs, $24.00

SEAFOOD LINGUINI
sautéed clams and mussels, grilled fish, wild pacific prawns, roasted garlic, tomato sauce, $24.00

Overall Thoughts:
Nice location and nice ambiance.
Food is pretty good however the cost is quite steep...not too sure if I'd recommend this place due to the price. This is one of those places I'd recommend only for special occasions.

http://www.provencevancouver.com/
Provence Marinaside
(604) 681-4144
Yaletown
1177 Marinaside Cres
Vancouver, BC

Pojang Macha

2009-10-28T19:06:00.001-04:00

Inside Pojang Macha

Another Look Inside Pojang Macha

Tofu/Veggie Plate

Deep Fried Gyoza

Beef

Chicken Terriyaki

Bacon and Asparagus (Bottom)
Mushroom and Veggie (Top)

A Closer Look at the Bacon/Asparagus

A Closer Look at the Mushroom/Veggie

Fish Cake

Overall Thoughts:
Food was really good! Enjoyed mostly everything.

Final Verdict:
Thumbs Up! Recommended.

Pojang Macha
(604) 569-0852
Mount Pleasant/Main Street
595 E Broadway
Vancouver, BC

Pho Hoang

2009-10-27T19:30:00.000-04:00

Bean Sprouts and Fresh Herbs

Iced Dripped Coffee (Before)

Iced Dripped Coffee (After)

Spring Rolls

Beef Noodle Soup
(Noodles Hidden)

A Closer Shot
(Noodles Hidden)

Noodles Revealed!

Final Verdict: Thumbs Up! Recommended if you're a fan of Pho.

Pho Hoang Vietnamese
(604) 874-0832
3388 Main St
Vancouver, BC

Lee's Donuts At Granville Island

2009-10-26T22:04:00.001-04:00

Honey Cruller Donut

Honey Dip Donut

Cinnamon Donut

Coconut Donut

Final Verdict: Homer Simpson would approve!

Lee's Donuts
(604) 685-4021
Granville Island
1689 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC

Browns Social House: BBQ Chicken Pizza

2009-10-25T21:16:00.000-04:00

BBQ Chicken Pizza:
BBQ Chicken, Smoked Bacon, Fresh Corn, Mozzarella, Rich Tomato Sauce
($13.50)

A closer-shot

Final Verdict:
For the price ($13.50), pizza was just okay...nothing special. Would recommend to go elsewhere if you're looking for pizza.

http://brownsrestaurantgroup.com/brownssocialhouse/category/locations/yaletown/
Browns Social House (Yaletown)
(604) 696-9335
Yaletown
1165 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC

La Maison De L'Original Fairmount Bagel: Montreals Finest Bagels

2009-10-21T19:16:00.001-04:00

La Maison De L'Original Fairmount Bagel
Shot from the outside

The line up was all the way out of the front door!!!
Man, was this place busy!

La Maison De L'Original Fairmount Bagel
Close-up shot of the front board sign

The Kitchen

Sesame Seed Bagel

Received it hot and fresh right out of the oven!

Final Verdict: Thumbs Up.
Recommended if you love bagels.
Be warned...there might be a long line up out the front door when you get there!

For a more thorough review, be sure to check out foodosophy who was there around the same time I made my visit:
http://foodosophy.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/fairmount-bagel-montreal-qc/

http://www.fairmountbagel.com/
Fairmount Bagel
(514) 272-0667
Plateau Mont-Royal
74 Ave Fairmount Ouest
Montréal, QC

Food Pic Of The Day: Cactus Club The Burger With French Fries

2009-10-21T19:04:00.001-04:00

Food Pic Of The Day:
Cactus Club The Burger With French Fries

Tastiest Burger I've Ever Had!!!

http://www.cactusclubcafe.com/

Food Pics Of The Day: Joeys Rotisserie Chicken

2009-10-20T18:07:00.001-04:00

Rotisserie Chicken with Mashed Potatoes

Another Shot

http://www.joeysmedgrill.com/
Joey's (Broadway)
(604) 732-5639
1424 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC