by Mijune on February 4, 2013 · 5 comments
in $30-50,$50+,Belgian,Canadian,Cocktails,desserts,Downtown Vancouver,Eclectic,European,Fine Dining,Food 5,French,Fusion,International,Lebanese,Moroccan,Pacific Northwest,Vegetarian,West coast,Wine
I compare it to a beautiful cashmere sweater that ages well and never goes out of style, but it is easy to forget with new fashions (or restaurants) always coming up. However when I remember to try it on again, it always fits regardless of age and it has European charm with Vancouver feel.
Xoxolat is a chocolate boutique in Vancouver offering Chocolate Tasting 101 classes. It’s a casual one hour informational session on chocolate and of course it includes little nibbles as you go along. Here is a recap as well as 18 of her hand made artisan truffles.
It was my chocolate escape to Bowen Island, BC. I was easily swayed by by the sweet calling of Cocoa West Chocolatier artisan chocolates and a visit to their one and only chocolate suite on Bowen Island. With a lovely box of chocolate and Chocolat playing on the tele, I was in a happy place.
by Mijune on January 3, 2011 · 9 comments
in $10 or less,American,bakery,Belgian,Downtown Vancouver,Eclectic,European,Food 4.5,Fusion,International,Italian,Lebanese,Middle East,Salad,Sandwiches,Vegetarian,West coast
Sandwiches. They’re indeed making a comeback in Vancouver! The Dirty Apron actually triples as a cooking school, mini gourmet specialty foods market and a delicatessen. My visit was specifically to check out their gourmet sandwiches.
by Mijune on October 9, 2010 · 35 comments
in $10-20,Belgian,Breakfast,Brunch,Coffee/Tea,Downtown Vancouver,Eclectic,European,Food 5.5,French,Fusion,International,Lebanese,Mediterranean,Pastries/Cookies,Vancouver,West coast
Cafe Medina is one of the most popular local favourites for breakfast & brunch. It offers eclectic, creative and gourmet food, specialty coffees and famous home made Belgian waffles.
Michi Waffle & Espresso Bar is a trendy cafe serving waffles and Asian inspired coffee and tea. I have high standards for authentic Belgian waffles and I tried their original, matcha and chocolate waffle.
Didi’s Gaufres is 100% authentic Belgian waffle cafe in Seoul, Korea. The owner is from Vancouver and he was 1st to start the waffle trend and boom in Korea.
My friend had first introduced me to this bakery by bringing me some waffles from the store. However I managed to discover the actual location quite randomly.
