Author Archives: Lynn Bee

Pancake House

Pfanntastic Pannekoek Haus 2439 54th Ave SW (on crowchild near Mount Royal College), Calgary AB 403.243.7757 Website This pancake house is the greatest I have ever been to (in N.America) – it makes me resent the De Dutch on Robson … Continue reading

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Crave

Crave cookies and cupcakes 1107 Kensington rd NW -or- 815 17th Ave SW, Calgary AB 403.270.2728 Website Okay, okay — THE best cupcake store I’ve ever been to. For serious. Yes, I’ve been to Cupcakes on Denman… Crave is the best. From … Continue reading

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Cafe Crepe

Cafe Crepe Address: 874 Granville (at Smithe), next to the Commodore. The Granville location of Cafe Crepe is really hit and miss. Somethings are great and a really good deal — other things make me wonder why this place is so … Continue reading

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Shima

Shima Sushi Address: 1088 Denman St, Vancouver (between Comox and Pendrell) Tel: 604.683.0218 Shima is most definitely the truck stop of sushi restaurants. That’s not exactly a bad thing. Everything there is really straightforward and affordable. Shima’s got no flash; which is … Continue reading

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The Macaroni Grill

Romano’s Macaroni Grill at the Mansion Please note: this restaurant has since closed Address: 1523 Davie Street, Vancouver Tel: 604.689.4334 Ahhhh, the Macaroni Grill – usually I find it to be quite good for the $$. They’re fast and surprisingly classy for the price … Continue reading

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Benkei Ramen

Benkei Ramen Noodle Shop Address: 1741 Robson St, Vancouver (at Denman). Tel: 604.688.6980 Benkei is a ramen house very similar to the famous Kintaro located just around the corner. Benkei specializes in Tonkotsu, Miso, and a Mixed Light soup. All … Continue reading

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Beard Papa’s

Beard Papa’s fresh ‘n natural cream puffs 1184 Denman Street, Vancouver (at English Bay, inside the St. Germain Bakery) 604.681.3163 Website Okay this isn’t exactly a restaurant….but why limit yourself to reviewing only restaurants when there is so much amazing … Continue reading

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Jang Mo Jib

Jang Mo Jib Korean Restaurant 1719 Robson Street, Vancouver (near Denman) 604.642.0712 Jang Mo Jib is a great little Korean family-owned chain (there are other locations in Vancouver and Richmond). This particular location is set in what I jokingly refer … Continue reading

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Excellent Sushi

Excellent Sushi Address: 1157  Granville St, Vancouver, BC Tel: 604.687.0038 Yes – for the price it is excellent. I’d for sure recommend it if you’re feeling broke-ish. It’s a cute little place on Granville just north of  Davie. They offer a fair selection … Continue reading

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The Fish House

The Fish House in Stanley Park 8901 Stanley Park Drive (by the tennis courts), Vancouver BC 604.681.7275 Website The Fish House is goo-ood eatin’. Plus, it doesn’t cost as much as you’d think (I thought it would be a trillion … Continue reading

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