Author Archives: Lynn Bee

The Raincity Grill

The Raincity Grill  1193 Denman Street (near davie) 604.685.7337 Website The Raincity Grill opened in 1992 and ever since has been bringing us delectable inventions while promoting a smaller impact on the environment and an increased support of the local … Continue reading

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The Reef

The Reef 4172 Main Street, Vancouver 604.874.JERK Website Tasty tasty good Caribbean. This comfy restaurant has a warm island vibe – true to its relaxed exotic roots. The food is appetizing, the service is friendly, and the prices are decent - definitely worth trying at … Continue reading

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Steamer’s

Steamer’s Seafood Cafe 1201 Alaskan Way, Pier 56 Seattle, WA  206.623.2066 Website Mmmmmmmm battered fish. Okay — the photo doesn’t really show much – but I swear Steamer’s is a delicious fish cafe on a corner down on Pier 56 (see! … Continue reading

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The Lion’s Den

Lion’s Den Cafe “5 out of 5 stars!” –Nicky Lau 651 E 15th Ave, Vancouver (at Fraser and Kingsway) 604.808.2180 Website This extraordinarily friendly cafe is run by Ken and his wife. The easy-going couple will make you feel at home with … Continue reading

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Maria’s Taverna

Maria’s Taverna   Address:1037 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC Tel: 604 681 8500 Mounds of super yummy greek food at affordable prices! What more do you need to know? Okay, specifics…the lamb shoulder, grilled squid, and moussaka are absolutely fantastic! The moussaka is … Continue reading

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Le Gavroche

Le Gavroche 1616 Alberni St, Vancouver 604.685.3924 Website This stunning french restaurant is nestled along Alberni’s condo buildings in a cozy refurbished Victorian. After 30 years on the scene, Le Gavroche has fought its way to the top of …well, the food chain. … Continue reading

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Zakkushi

Charcoal Grill Diner Zakkushi  823 Denman (near Robson), Vancouver 604.685.1136 Website Delicious Japanese tapas. So, the real question is…why didn’t I go here sooner? Why did no one tell me about this place? It’s friendly, loud, and oh so freakin’ … Continue reading

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Pho Central

Pho Central Vietnamese Cuisine Address: 1118 Davie St, Vancouver Tel: 604.669.8638 This teeny-tiny place has some amazing pho. Sure, I strolled in and thought — really? This is the great place I heard about? It looks like it sucks. But it … Continue reading

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Samba’s

Samba’s Brazilian Steakhouse 1122 Alberni St, Vancouver (downstairs) 604.696.9888 Website Really, is there anything better than having meat carved off a skewer at your table? I’m hard pressed to think of anything more lavish. This lively latin restaurant really goes all … Continue reading

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Miko Sushi

Miko Japanese Sushi Restaurant Address: 1335 Robson St, Vancouver Tel: 604.681.0339 Miko is more traditional than other Japanese restaurants in the area — a definite call out to Japan, and less of a holler to Japanese-Canadian. Echoes of tradition strike … Continue reading

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