Category Archives: Restaurant Reviews

Italian Kitchen to-go

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Lynn Bee

604.687.2858 1037 Alberni St, Vancouver. Italian Kitchen is one of those swanky good looking restaurants downtown. The kind of place with $20 mains that you can’t afford to go to all the time. Until now. Italian kitchen just blew their … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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The River Cafe

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Lynn Bee

Delightful seasonal Canadian cuisine….or so they say.  Add. Prince’s Isand Park, Calgary (center) Tel. 403.261.7670 Website Freakin’ fantastic! If you don’t mind spending all your hard earned cash. And I mean all. A full dinner meal out  can run pretty … Continue reading →

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