Food 3

$20-30, Brunch, Canadian, desserts, Eclectic, Food 3, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Salad, Vancouver, Vegan, Vegetarian, West coast, Wine

Graze (Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten Free Restaurant)

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Graze opened in the old Fray location last year, a little after the wave of vegetarian restaurants opened in Vancouver – The Parker, Heirloom, and The Acorn. It was more rustic and homestyle than the others and the menu is very allergy friendly with vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options.

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$30-50, Breakfast, Brunch, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, Downtown Vancouver, Food 3, Food 3.5, International, Italian, Pacific Northwest, Salad, West coast, Wine

Mosaic Grille & Bar Restaurant (The Hyatt Regency Vancouver) – Italian Chefs Tasting Menu – Part 2/2

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It wasn’t until recently I started hearing more about Mosaic, and specifically Chef Thomas Heinrich. From August 15 – September 12, he is featuring his 5 course Tasting Menu of Italy. He is internationally inspired and experimental with modernist techniques, but it’s not modernist food despite a modernist intention and style of plating.

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$30-50, American, Breakfast, Brunch, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, Downtown Vancouver, Food 3, Food 3.5, International, Italian, Pacific Northwest, Salad, West coast, Wine

Mosaic Grille & Bar Restaurant (The Hyatt Regency Vancouver) – Italian Chef’s Tasting Menu – Part 1/2

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Chef Heinrich is featuring his 5 course Tasting Menu of Italy. The menu started out strong, but lost a bit of detail half way through. I appreciated his attention to textures, plating, colour, and enthusiasm for exotic ingredients, but sometimes the ideas were better in theory. The execution wasn’t always there, but I could sense his passion and love for his work.

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$10 or less, $10-20, African, authentic, Ethiopian, Food 3, Food 3.5, Moroccan, Vancouver, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cafe D’Afrique Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant (African Food) – Part 2/2

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I still enjoyed the food and it offered excellent value, so mediocre dishes were easily overlooked, but it was the cultural experience that really made it. I strongly recommend coming with a group (minimum 4) because African food is best shared and meant to be enjoyed family style.

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$10 or less, $10-20, African, authentic, Ethiopian, Food 3, Food 3.5, Moroccan, Vancouver, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cafe D’Afrique Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurant (African Food) – Part 1/2

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I discovered Cafe D’Afrique back in May when I was trying to find an off-the-beaten-path family owned restaurant rarely talked about. Their current standard is good enough to get some repeat customers, but they have more to bring to the table to get the word-of-mouth and line up at the door.

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$10 or less, $10-20, $20-30, $30-50, $50+, American, bakery, Breakfast, Brunch, Burgers/Hot Dogs, Cakes/Cupcakes, Canadian, Cocktails, Coffee/Tea, desserts, Fine Dining, Food 3, Food 3.5, Food 4, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, International, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Salad, Sandwiches, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian, West coast, Whistler, Wine

Whistler, BC – Staying & Dining at Nita Lake Lodge (Lunch at Cure Lounge & Patio)

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This intimate boutique hotel is no secret, and it’s ideal for couples or families who want to really relax and getaway. The Nita Lake view is up there along with Rainbow Park, North Arm Farms, and Lost Lake, and if you are not staying here then at least visit for one dining experience.

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$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

Toronto, ON – Follow Me Foodie to Kensington Market!

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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.

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