by Mijune on April 7, 2013 · 3 comments
in $10 or less,$10-20,American,Asian,authentic,bakery,Breakfast,Brunch,Canadian,Caribbean,Caribbean,Chinese,Cuban,desserts,Diner,Eclectic,Food 3,Food 3.5,Food 4,Food 4.5,Food 5,Fusion,Hole in the Wall,International,Italian,Latin,Mexican,Salad,Sandwiches,Seafood,Soups,South American,Toronto,Vegan,Vegetarian
The area consists of long time businesses and the market is full of iconic institutions selling meats, cheese, seafood, spices and produce. It would be a shame to visit Toronto and miss out on this since the city prides itself on diversity. Here is my self guided foodie tour of Kensington Market.
by Mijune on March 12, 2013 · 4 comments
in $10 or less,desserts,Downtown Vancouver,Drinks,Food 3.5,Food 4,Food Truck/Cart,Pastries/Cookies,Vegan,Vegetarian
In what I would consider a “juice for lunch” type of city, the bubble tea scene outweighs the options for fresh juice places. When it comes to fresh and unique juices, The Juice Truck has really made a name for itself as the source for juice in downtown Vancouver.
by Mijune on February 25, 2013 · 1 comment
in $10-20,$20-30,authentic,Food 3,Food 3.5,Izakaya,Japanese,Ramen,Richmond,sashimi,Seafood
Last time I came here I loved it, and perhaps it’s because I’ve experienced more now that it wasn’t as satisfying, but things were noticeably different. It was a bit of a hit and miss menu with strengths in the soups and noodles and they do have an impressive selection of donburi and noodles.
by Mijune on January 23, 2013 · 5 comments
in $10 or less,$10-20,Asian,BC,Brunch,Canadian,Chinese,desserts,Food 3,Food 3.5,Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt,Japanese,Pacific Northwest,Pastries/Cookies,Ramen,Vancouver,Vegan,Vegetarian
It doubles as a small specialty foods store and a casual eatery. As a neighbourhood market they offer local and organic goods, produce and products. As a restaurant they offer individual portions of Asian inspired noodle bowls made with good quality BC products for a West Coast palate.
by Mijune on January 10, 2013 · 3 comments
in $10 or less,$10-20,American,bakery,Breakfast,Brunch,Cakes/Cupcakes,Canadian,Coffee/Tea,desserts,Food 3.5,Food 4,Pacific Northwest,Pastries/Cookies,Salad,Sandwiches,Vancouver,Vegetarian
It is opened by two sisters who are self taught and this is the first restaurant for the both of them, so they are still going through the learning process. It is quite a typical American-style bakery with homestyle baked goods. Everything is made in house and the scones are amazing!
by Mijune on December 19, 2012 · 9 comments
in $20-30,Cakes/Cupcakes,Cocktails,Eclectic,Food 3.5,Food 4,Pacific Northwest,Pacific Rim,Vancouver,Vegan,Vegetarian,West coast,Wine
As a carnivore, I thought The Acorn was very good and it’s ahead of most if not all Western vegetarian restaurants in Vancouver at the moment. I felt perhaps the attention to costs limited the potential of a dish and attention to detail, but I wasn’t disappointed and I would go back.
by Mijune on December 13, 2012 · 3 comments
in $10-20,bakery,Breakfast,Cakes/Cupcakes,Canadian,Coffee/Tea,desserts,Downtown Vancouver,European,Food 3.5,Food 4,French,Pacific Northwest,Pacific Rim,Pastries/Cookies,Salad,Sandwiches,Vegetarian,West coast,Wine
A look at Bel Cafe’s holiday menu and festive stocking stuffers that could suit almost any palate. It featured classic Christmas goodies house made with good quality ingredients, so while you won’t really go wrong with anything, you just might not be overwhelmed by it either.
by Mijune on August 20, 2012 · 9 comments
in $20-30,Food 3.5,Fusion,Izakaya,Japanese,Richmond,sashimi,Seafood,sushi,Vegetarian
Out of all the Guu locations, this one gets the toughest love from diners. Many prefer the downtown locations, as do I, and it’s perhaps due to consistency and ambiance. The crowd it attracts is more family oriented and it feels more like a standard restaurant than a funky and hip Japanese Izakaya place.
