Category Archives: Food

Bada Bing

Bada Bing food cart 1200 Robson (at Bute), Vancouver, BC Bada Bing, one of Vancouver’s new food carts, features Philly Cheesesteaks. Delicious Philly cheesesteaks – thinly sliced beef  sauteed with mushrooms, onions, peppers and loads of monterey jack cheese ($6.99). The … Continue reading

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Takis’ Taverna

Takis’ Taverna 1106 Davie Street (near Thurlow), Vancouver BC 604.682.1336 Website We all know Greek food. Or at least we think we do. But how many of us know anything beyond the flavourless chicken souvlakia or spanakopita from the mall … Continue reading

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Cobre

Cobre Restaurant No, I don’t have any pictures (yet). Yes, I’m a bad person. 52 Powell St, Vancouver 604.669.2396 Website Cobre considers itself to be Neuvo Latino; but what does that mean? Basically, everything good from Mexico to Argentina. It’s … Continue reading

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Wildside Grill

Wildside Grill 1180 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino BC (located in the Live to Surf Plaza) 250 725 WILD Website You really only need to know one thing: they have the best pork carnitas I have ever had anywhere. That includes … Continue reading

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Indigo Bistro (Sheraton Wall Center)

Indigo Bistro at the Sheraton Wall Center 1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC Ph 604.331.1000 What can I say? IT WAS THE WORST SERVICE OF ALL TIME, EVER! I generally dislike hotel restaurants. There are a few exceptions – but overall, I think … Continue reading

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Calli Restaurante Mexicano

Calli Mexican Restaurant 1102 Davie St (at Thurlow), Vancouver BC 604.633.9950 Hours: 11am-9pm daily (closes at 8pm on Sundays) Website Please note: Calli is now closed. Sadness. TACO TACO. Now, I love Mexican food. If it was up to me … Continue reading

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House of Empanadas

House of Empanadas 1220 Bute Street, Vancouver BC 604.669.8977 Website Hooray! House of Emapandas is now open at Davie and Bute! Eaters rejoice! The empanada is dough folded around filling and then baked or fried. The Latin American/Southern European dish … Continue reading

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate Bubble Lounge 836 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC Tel: 778-867-3656 I know that Pomegranate is known for their tasty late night tapas and upscale cocktails. But I am constantly searching for the best $4 breakfast special that the westend has … Continue reading

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Ciao Bella

Plain and simple pasta. 703 Denman, Vancouver, BC. 604.688.5771 Website This Italian restaurant on the southwest corner of Denman and Alberni is probably best known for its 50% off pasta nights (Monday and Tuesday)…. and maybe that’s all  it’s good … Continue reading

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Ebisu

Ebisu on Robson 827 Bute (upstairs), Vancouver BC 604.689.8266 Website Ebisu is a delicious disaster. I like Ebisu – the food and presentation are both fantastic and the service is fast and efficient. So what’s the problem? How come I’m … Continue reading

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