Hungry to help the Downtown Eastside? Sometimes the heart of a restaurant goes beyond its food. Ambiance? Good. Service? Attentive. Value? Affordable. Food? Great. Now where is the line about corporate social responsibility? The restaurant world used to be about bringing good food to the table, but tables are turning and social change is important.
by Mijune on April 30, 2013 · 4 comments
in $50+,American,Cocktails,Coffee/Tea,desserts,Eclectic,Fine Dining,Food 4.5,Food 5,Lummi Island,Modern American,Seafood,Vegetarian,West coast,Wine
It is one of the most non-pretentious fine dining experiences I’ve had, and the quaint atmosphere makes it even more memorable than the perfect dinner time sunset and waterfront view. It is impressive to see an unassuming tiny island pull off a dining experience as interactive and sophisticated as this.
by Mijune on April 23, 2013 · 9 comments
in $10 or less,American,bakery,Breakfast,Canadian,Coffee/Tea,desserts,Doughnuts/Donuts,Food 4,Pastries/Cookies,Vancouver,Vegetarian
Doughnuts are serious business here, which may sound silly, but there is lots to be said about quality ingredients, creative ideas, and a professionally executed recipe and menu. The doughnuts are handcrafted and baked on site every day so they are guaranteed fresh.
by Mijune on April 22, 2013 · 2 comments
in $10 or less,$10-20,authentic,bakery,Burnaby,Cakes/Cupcakes,Canadian,Chocolates/Candies,Coffee/Tea,desserts,French,Pastries/Cookies,Vegan,Vegetarian
Swiss chocolatier Christophe was professionally trained in his native Switzerland, and he has worked under some of Europe’s grand masters. Last year he was selected as one of the 12 Canadian Pastry Chefs to compete for the prestigious World Chocolate Masters in Paris.
by Mijune on April 5, 2013 · 0 comments
in $10 or less,American,Breakfast,Brunch,Cakes/Cupcakes,Canadian,Coffee/Tea,desserts,Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt,Sandwiches,Soups,Toronto,Vegan,Vegetarian
So why was I eating gelato in the winter? Well because I love it that much, and because there was a special flavour unique to this neighbourhood cafe. I had recommendations to try Boreal Gelato, but specifically for their Boreal Balsam gelato, which is unique to Canada and the shop.
by Mijune on April 4, 2013 · 4 comments
in $10-20,$20-30,American,Breakfast,Brunch,Canadian,Cocktails,Coffee/Tea,Eclectic,Food 5,Food 5.5,Sandwiches,Toronto,Wine
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 April 2, 2013 · 3 comments
in $20-30,$30-50,bakery,Breakfast,Brunch,Cakes/Cupcakes,Canadian,Chocolates/Candies,Cocktails,Coffee/Tea,desserts,Downtown Vancouver,Eclectic,Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt,Modern American,Pacific Northwest,Pastries/Cookies,Salad,Sandwiches,Vegetarian,West coast,Wine
Sitting inside the ultra chic and spacious cafe I could still see several people pressing their noses up to the windows curious to see what was inside, but too scared to actually come in. Part of me wanted to run over holding my dessert plate showing them what they were missing out on, but I refrained.
by Mijune on March 15, 2013 · 7 comments
in $10 or less,authentic,bakery,Breakfast,Brunch,Cakes/Cupcakes,Coffee/Tea,desserts,Food 4.5,Food 5,Latin,Pastries/Cookies,Sandwiches,South American,Toronto,Vegetarian
Arepas are still quite unknown outside of Latin America, but they are a staple in Colombia and Venezuela. There are many varieties of them, but these ones are modern Venezuelan. Chef and owner Luis Cordoba brings a quality arepa to Toronto and it is the most popular place to have them.
