by Mijune on May 6, 2013 · 4 comments
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There are many excellent restaurants that go unnoticed or fly under the radar. Here are a few of my favourite mom-and-pop restaurants that have been around for years. They are rarely talked about and rely on word of mouth, but are key contributors to Vancouver’s diverse food scene.
by Mijune on April 17, 2013 · 7 comments
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Jamie Oliver tweeted it as his “favourite meal of the year”. The bread, salumi, and pastas are house made and there is an expert approach to the craft. The care, detail and effort that went into each component made even the simplest dishes taste extravagant. This is a must try.
by Mijune on April 16, 2013 · 3 comments
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It’s considered one of “Toronto’s Best Restaurants” and as much as I criticize “best” lists, I can fully understand why this one makes it on many. All their salumi is made in house so some of the meats you’re eating could be cured and aged months or even a year ago.
by Mijune on April 15, 2013 · 0 comments
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Dare I say it? I don’t know because it’s a bold statement, but it deserves it. It was for sure in my top 3 favourite restaurants I tried in Follow Me Foodie to Toronto (and I tried a lot of fantastic restaurants), I’m going to go even further and say it’s one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Canada so far.
by Mijune on April 4, 2013 · 4 comments
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I was most enthusiastic about the menu because I couldn’t compare the dishes to anything I’ve tried before. It was comfort food reinvented which is a theme that’s been beaten to the ground by now, but they actually managed to do something new. It was refreshing and inspiring.
by Mijune on March 20, 2013 · 16 comments
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Persian food is comforting and I enjoy it family style, in casual one pot wonders, but Hamid’s approach is fascinating and appreciated on a whole other level. There is no one else in Vancouver taking Persian food to this level, and few could replicate it even if they wanted to, and that is worth celebrating beyond Nowruz.
by Mijune on March 19, 2013 · 4 comments
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Hamid is born in Iran and he is very close to his Persian roots as to why the menu is Persian influenced. This won’t necessarily introduce you to the authentic dishes of Iran, but it stays true to the flavours of it and all the courses are traditional. The menu was a celebration of Nowruz (Persian New Years) – Part 2/3.
by Mijune on March 18, 2013 · 4 comments
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“Hamid Salimian may be the city’s most underrated chef… ” and is voted by industry as “Best Chef in Vancouver”. For those who have been rooting for Hamid all along, it has been a long time waiting. This is his “Persian inspired Tasting Menu” in celebration of Nowruz (Persian New Years). Available until March 29.
