African | Follow Me Foodie

$10 or less, $10-20, $20-30, $30-50, $50+, bakery, Canadian, Caribbean, Coffee/Tea, Eclectic, Fine Dining, Fusion, International, Latin, Mexican, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Salad, Sandwiches, Seafood, Soups, Tacos, Tacos, West coast, Wine, Yukon TerritoriesNovember 19, 2013

Follow Me Foodie to the Yukon Territories! (Bakeries and Restaurants in Whitehorse) – Part 2/2

By Mijune

In my short stay I managed to try their most locally recommended bakeries and restaurants. By “most locally recommended” I mean in the first 2 days I had at least a few recommendations for them from locals. I almost thought there were only 6 restaurants in town. These bakeries and restaurants were likely the “top” in their respective category.

Eclectic, Middle East, Moroccan, Recipe, SeafoodSeptember 14, 2013

Moroccan Spiced Lobster Tails with Yam Fries and Orange-Saffron Aioli Recipe

By Mijune

In partnership with M&M Meat Shops to promote National Family Dinner Night I created a recipe using their products. My Moroccan Spiced Lobster Tails with Yam Fries and Orange-Saffron Aioli is a fancier version of “fish and chips”. Half the work is already done for you too, thanks to the help of M&M Meat Shops.

$10 or less, $10-20, African, authentic, Ethiopian, Food 3, Food 3.5, Moroccan, Vancouver, Vegan, VegetarianAugust 29, 2013

Cafe D’Afrique Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant (African Food) – Part 2/2

By Mijune

I still enjoyed the food and it offered excellent value, so mediocre dishes were easily overlooked, but it was the cultural experience that really made it. I strongly recommend coming with a group (minimum 4) because African food is best shared and meant to be enjoyed family style.

$10 or less, $10-20, African, authentic, Ethiopian, Food 3, Food 3.5, Moroccan, Vancouver, Vegan, VegetarianAugust 28, 2013

Cafe D’Afrique Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant (African Food) – Part 1/2

By Mijune

I discovered Cafe D’Afrique back in May when I was trying to find an off-the-beaten-path family owned restaurant rarely talked about. Their current standard is good enough to get some repeat customers, but they have more to bring to the table to get the word-of-mouth and line up at the door.

$10 or less, American, Caribbean, Caribbean, Cuban, Food 4.5, Food 5, Food 6, Sandwiches, Seattle, VegetarianJuly 25, 2013

Seattle, WA – Paseo (“Best Roast Pork Sandwich”)

By Mijune

I could smell roasted pork and tangy vinegar as soon as I got near. Paseo is a long time favourite in Seattle known for “the best sandwich in America”, or even “the best sandwich in the world”, which bothers me because I’m not a fan of “best of” lists. Anyway, last time I was here I got really lost and ended up at Local 360. This time, I had to find it.

$30-50, $50+, Cocktails, desserts, Eclectic, Food 4.5, Food 5, Fusion, Mediterranean, Modern American, Moroccan, San Francisco/Bay Area, WineMay 18, 2013

San Francisco, CA – Aziza (New Moroccan Restaurant – Chef Mourad Lahlou)

By Mijune

It is known as the first Moroccan restaurant to receive a Michelin Star, I wouldn’t celebrate it as that. Some of the Tasting Menu courses seemed New American and I was more intrigued with Mourad’s creativity and techniques than I was with his “New Moroccan” flavours. Aziza is ahead of the game and almost before its time.

$30-50, $50+, Cakes/Cupcakes, Cocktails, desserts, Eclectic, Food 4.5, Food 5, Fusion, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, Modern American, Moroccan, San Francisco/Bay Area, WineMay 17, 2013

San Francisco, CA – Aziza (New Moroccan Restaurant – Desserts by Pastry Chef Melissa Chou)

By Mijune

It received James Beard Award nominations for the restaurant, Chef Mourad, and his Pastry Chef Melissa Chou. The restaurant and team is still on the rise and it’s a strong collaboration. The dessert menu should not be missed and Melissa’s talent is contributing to Aziza’s 1-Michelin Star rating.

$30-50, $50+, Cocktails, desserts, Eclectic, Food 4.5, Food 5, Fusion, Mediterranean, Modern American, Moroccan, San Francisco/Bay Area, WineMay 16, 2013

San Francisco, CA – Aziza (New Moroccan Restaurant – A la carte menu)

By Mijune

The Tasting Menu was riskier and more exciting than the a la carte menu, and without trying the Tasting Menu I would have missed out. It wouldn’t have been bad, but I wouldn’t have been surprised and my dining experience would not have reached full potential. The flavours of Morocco were not always obvious, but the food still good.