by Mijune on May 14, 2013 · 13 comments
in $10 or less,$10-20,$20-30,$30-50,$50+,American,authentic,desserts,Fine Dining,Food Truck/Cart,French,Fusion,Hole in the Wall,International,Mexican,Modern American,Pacific Northwest,Pacific Rim,San Francisco/Bay Area,Seafood,Vegetarian,West coast
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 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.
Crave the Heights is Tuesday, April 23 to Thursday, April 25 (that’s only 3 days) so pick your restaurants and make reservations. With very affordable 3 course set menus at $15, $20 and $25, restaurants are bound to book up. Enter to win $50 to dine out in the historic Burnaby Heights!
by Mijune on April 7, 2013 · 3 comments
in $10 or less,$10-20,American,Asian,authentic,bakery,Breakfast,Brunch,Canadian,Caribbean,Caribbean,Chinese,Cuban,desserts,Diner,Eclectic,Food 3,Food 3.5,Food 4,Food 4.5,Food 5,Fusion,Hole in the Wall,International,Italian,Latin,Mexican,Salad,Sandwiches,Seafood,Soups,South American,Toronto,Vegan,Vegetarian
The area consists of long time businesses and the market is full of iconic institutions selling meats, cheese, seafood, spices and produce. It would be a shame to visit Toronto and miss out on this since the city prides itself on diversity. Here is my self guided foodie tour of Kensington Market.
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 March 28, 2013 · 1 comment
in $10 or less,Asian,authentic,Chinese,Filipino,Food 4,Food Truck/Cart,Fusion,Pacific Rim,Sandwiches,Vancouver,Vegan,Vegetarian,Vietnamese
The menu might not look as exciting or creative as some of the other food trucks, but give it a chance. It is typical Asian comfort food and their potions are enough for two. All sauces and marinades are made from scratch and it is one of the most budget friendly food trucks offering great value in Vancouver.
