Author Archives: Lynn Bee

Don Guacamoles

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Lynn Bee

UPDATE! Don Guacamoles has since closed. Can you believe it? They were always so freaking busy! Best corn tortillas; worst service. 1333 Robson Street Vancouver, BC 604.569.2295 Don Guacamoles’ food is excellent – but it takes more than just great food to … Continue reading →

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Presto Panini

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Lynn Bee

One heck of a convincing Italian cafe 859 Hornby – Vancouver, BC 604.684.4445 Website Presto Panini is a comfortably relaxed cafe that has been happily running since 1988. Presto calls itself a cafe and I guess it is one – … Continue reading →

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Towa Sushi

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Lynn Bee

So good you’ll learn how to afford it. 2116 4th St SW – Calgary, AB 403.245.8585 Website Calgary does have awesome sushi; it just tends to cost an arm and a leg. There’s Sushi Club in Kensington, Miki Sushi bar on … Continue reading →

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The Moroccan Castle

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Lynn Bee

Perfect eats on a busy weekend night 217 19th St. NW – Calgary, Alberta 403.283.5452 Website Savory – yes. Stunning decor – absolutely. But if it’s dead – back outta that place as fast as you can! I went on the … Continue reading →

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Joe’s Grill

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Lynn Bee

The Truckstop of the Westend 948 Denman (at Barclay), Vancouver 604.642.6588 The name says it all – I can’t think of anything more fitting….except calling it the Everyman Grill. I frequently refer to Joe’s as the truckstop of the Westend. … Continue reading →

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The River Cafe

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Lynn Bee

Delightful seasonal Canadian cuisine….or so they say.  Add. Prince’s Isand Park, Calgary (center) Tel. 403.261.7670 Website Freakin’ fantastic! If you don’t mind spending all your hard earned cash. And I mean all. A full dinner meal out  can run pretty … Continue reading →

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Tanpopo

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Lynn Bee

Tanpopo – mediocre sushi, mediocre service, but a larger than average selection. Add: 1122 Denman (near Pendrell), Vancouver Tel: 604.681.7777 Mediocre sushi at affordable prices! What more could you want? The real point of going to Tanpopo seems to be … Continue reading →

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Pepitas

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Lynn Bee

Spanish and Mexican cuisine are what’s allegedly cookin’ at Pepitas.  2015 Burrard St (at the corner of 4th) Vancouver 604.732.8884 Website Walk up into a spacious second floor restaurant decorated with plastic cacti and colorful chili-pepper string lights. I didn’t suddenly think I’d been transported … Continue reading →

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Le Crocodile

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Lynn Bee

The never ending french menu…. Le Crocodile 100-909 Burrard (at Smithe), Vancouver. 604.669.4298 Website Le Crocodile. Elegant. Expensive. French. Delicious. It totally deserves its standing as one of the best restaurants in the city. This is a reputation that  Le … Continue reading →

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Chambar

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Lynn Bee

The Chambar   562 Beatty Street (Crosstown), Vancouver BC. 604.879.7119 Website The Chambar bills itself as fine dining without pretension. Fine, yes. Without pretension…not exactly. Chambar is trying hard to make fine European dinning appealing to the young and hip. Now, … Continue reading →

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