Category Archives: Food

Le Gavroche

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Lynn Bee

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

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Lynn Bee

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

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Lynn Bee

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

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Lynn Bee

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

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Lynn Bee

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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Sushiyama

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Lynn Bee

Sushiyama Japanese restaurant   Address: 371 East Broadway (at Kingsway), Vancouver Tel: 604.872.0053 Get anything, it’ll be dee-licious! Sushiyama’s menu is six long pages of fresh eating goodness. The maki listing is longer that what you’d find at most places — … Continue reading →

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Red Robin

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Lynn Bee

Red Robin – Robson Upstairs at the corner of Thurlow and Robson St, Vancouver Website Welcome to the land of: Burgers! Burgers! Burgers! of every imaginable variety…beef, chicken, fish, or veggie. Topped with everything from pineapples to guacamole to fried … Continue reading →

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The Winking Judge

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Lynn Bee

The Winking Judge Pub 888 Burrard (at the corner of Smithe), Vancouver 604.684.9465 Website The decor at the Winking Judge might be a muddled mash up of leather and mirror balls, but the service and food help make up for … Continue reading →

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Simba’s

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Lynn Bee

Simba’s Grill 825 Denman St (near Robson), Vancouver 604.974.0649 Website I’m exhausted from eating too much meat. No, that’s not secret sex lingo…apparently African cuisine involves eating multiple types of meats.  This restaurant is considered African fusion…the other part of … Continue reading →

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Dulcinea

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Lynn Bee

Dulcinea Chocolate Cafe 1118 Denman, Vancouver, BC 604.689.2699 After my favorite chocolate cafe, Koko, closed it’s doors earlier this year – I was heartbroken. To my relief, it finally reopened on October 1st. Well, not exactly – it’s still a … Continue reading →

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