Happy Nowrūz! Today is Nowrūz (Iranian/Persian New Years). Ash-Reshteh is a type of thick winter soup and it is tradition to have some before new adventures or on special occasions, like Nowrūz. Reshteh refers to Persian noodles which symbolize good fortune and this is Hamid’s recipe for Ash-Reshteh.
by Mijune on March 20, 2013 · 16 comments
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Persian food is comforting and I enjoy it family style, in casual one pot wonders, but Hamid’s approach is fascinating and appreciated on a whole other level. There is no one else in Vancouver taking Persian food to this level, and few could replicate it even if they wanted to, and that is worth celebrating beyond Nowruz.
by Mijune on March 19, 2013 · 4 comments
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Hamid is born in Iran and he is very close to his Persian roots as to why the menu is Persian influenced. This won’t necessarily introduce you to the authentic dishes of Iran, but it stays true to the flavours of it and all the courses are traditional. The menu was a celebration of Nowruz (Persian New Years) – Part 2/3.
by Mijune on March 18, 2013 · 4 comments
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“Hamid Salimian may be the city’s most underrated chef… ” and is voted by industry as “Best Chef in Vancouver”. For those who have been rooting for Hamid all along, it has been a long time waiting. This is his “Persian inspired Tasting Menu” in celebration of Nowruz (Persian New Years). Available until March 29.
by Mijune on March 6, 2013 · 32 comments
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This Canadian version of the “Big Apple” has so much to offer. A born and raised Torontonian put it very nicely when he said “the people are the same, but what sets Toronto’s neighbourhood’s apart is the food”. Here is a small taste of what to expect from Follow Me Foodie to Toronto!
by Mijune on February 4, 2013 · 5 comments
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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.
I enjoy Nuba more as a healthy restaurant with Mediterranean and Lebanese influences, but not as much as an authentic Lebanese restaurant. Authenticity aside I did find the food good and it is a nice cozy lunch or dinner spot for an affordable and healthy meal, but I’m not really the clientele for it.
by Mijune on December 31, 2012 · 12 comments
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My Follow Me Foodie Favourites & Best of 2012! I prefer calling it my “favourites” or most “memorable” experiences, but I’ll include “the best” just because I’m weak and want to align with every other “best of 2012″ list out there. This is a recap of my delicious 2012.
