Category Archives: Food

Nook

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Lynn Bee

A dark, cozy restaurant filled with delicious Italian for those of us who cannot afford to go to the Tapastree every night. 604.568.4554 781 Denman Street Vancouver Website I used to pass by Nook thinking it was just another pizza … Continue reading →

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Mona’s Lebanese Restaurant

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Lynn Bee

A  great Mediterranean atmosphere. 1328 Hornby Street, Vancouver - (604) 689-4050 My upstairs neighbor convinced me to go to Mona’s by telling me it was very authentic – though she is biased since she works as a waitress at Mona’s; I … Continue reading →

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Transylvanian Traditions

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Lynn Bee

Transylvanian Traditions - Bakery and Sweet Shop These baked goods are worth paying for! 1111 Davie Street Vancouver, BC (604) 682-0096 website This quaint little bakery, located on Davie and Thurlow, offers a variety of rum soaked transylvanian treats. All of … Continue reading →

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Steamworks

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Lynn Bee

Mmmmmm local Gastown brews! 604.689.2739 375 Water Street, Vancouver, BC Website Steamworks is a virtual castle that began with brewing and still focuses on their beers a which are made right in Gastown. Steamworks has ample seating and is a perfect place … Continue reading →

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La Boulangerie

Posted on July 12, 2009 by Lynn Bee

Give in to fabulous pastries! Check out this awesome tiramisu: 845 Burrard St, Vancouver (at the Sutton Place Hotel) 604.642.2939 Website La Boulangerie is a  delicious little bakery that is part of the Sutton Place Hotel. It features lavishly rich cakes, a variety … Continue reading →

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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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