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PiDGiN Restaurant – Prix Fixe Menu – Gastown, Vancouver, BC

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PiDGiN is not an Asian restaurant, but it is certainly Asian inspired. Most courses were very good and I have faith in the team. It just lacked the minor, but noticeable details and finesse of a polished dish and I’m not comparing it to fine dining.

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Follow Me Foodie: What to eat at Richmond Night Market

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Whoa! Looks cool huh? Currently you can only find the “IceCane” at the Richmond Night Market, but don’t let this be the only thing to convince you to check it out. The annual Richmond Night Market (8351 River Rd.) is back every Friday-to-Sunday until Oct. 13.

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Follow Me Foodie to New York: Restaurants, bars, food & drinks worth flying for!

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This list will continue to grow for sure. It’s New York, arguably “the best” food city in North America. I really dislike “best of” lists and I think “the best food city” is dependent on what kind of food you want, but generally many would agree that New York has it all – and they do.

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Where to eat Akakuro-Buta (Japanese style Canadian Pork) in Vancouver, BC?

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The first three restaurants serving Akakuro-Buta pork in Vancouver, BC: Kingyo, Damso Modern Korean, and Secret Location. Each restaurant cooked it in a different style for their clientele and the Akakuro-Buta pork dishes are only available for the month of March.

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Seattle, WA – Joule (Modern Korean Restaurant) – Part 2/2

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There are Asian flavours, but for the most part it is catered for a Western clientele and palate. I wouldn’t compare it to any traditional Asian restaurant because that’s not what the restaurant is about. The ingredients are local and exotic and the ideas fresh so the menu is inspiring, but just do not expect authentic Asian cuisine.

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Seattle, WA – Joule (Modern Korean Restaurant) – Part 1/2

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A strong backbone and understanding of Korean cuisine and Asian ingredients definitely helps with Joule’s success. The style of the restaurant is supposed to be more like a casual steakhouse showcasing Korea’s love for beef with side dishes and tapas to accompany.

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Follow Me Foodie to 2 Days in Seattle!

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In 48 hours I managed to try 10 eateries and restaurants and about 55 dishes, courses, baked goods and desserts. This is a small highlight of how I experienced 2 Days in Seattle from a Follow Me Foodie perspective. Hope you follow along my posts for a detailed account of all 55 things and how it went down.

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