by Mijune on May 18, 2013 · 1 comment
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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.
by Mijune on May 16, 2013 · 3 comments
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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.
by Mijune on May 15, 2013 · 3 comments
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Mourad’s personality came out in the Tasting Menu. His creativity is best expressed in his Tasting Menu and I wasn’t expecting it to get as intense as it did. He is a real chef who is passionate about cooking and the menu was progressive, artistic, and innovative to Moroccan cuisine.
by Mijune on May 14, 2013 · 13 comments
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This city is synonymous with food and good restaurants. People visit just to eat and it is truly a treat to be in San Francisco. It is home to some of America’s “Best Restaurants” and my main purpose for this trip was to judge Cathay Pacific’s Noodles of Asia contest, but I couldn’t help but to extend my stay…
by Mijune on May 6, 2013 · 1 comment
in $10 or less,$10-20,$20-30,authentic,bakery,Breakfast,Brunch,Canadian,desserts,Downtown Vancouver,Eastern European,Eclectic,Food 5,Food 5.5,Food 6,Food Truck/Cart,French,Greek,Japanese,North Vancouver,Seafood,Vancouver,Vegetarian
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 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.
I can assume that their long term success has been due to consistency. Whether it be good or bad it is always the same, which has its pros and cons in itself. The food was actually good and the recipes have been passed down from generations so most dishes were tried, tested and true.
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.
