Lebanese

Must Try Cauliflower Dishes in Vancouver, BC!

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Follow Me Foodie to the renaissance of cauliflower: The history and varieties of cauliflower and deconstructing the craze. There is a science to caramelizing the cauliflower, and having it soft but not mushy, and crisp but not crunchy. I’ll experiment in the kitchen, but for now, indulge in these!

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Follow Me Foodie to New York: Restaurants, bars, food & drinks worth flying for!

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This list will continue to grow for sure. It’s New York, arguably “the best” food city in North America. I really dislike “best of” lists and I think “the best food city” is dependent on what kind of food you want, but generally many would agree that New York has it all – and they do.

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1,001 Nights Middle Eastern Afternoon Tea at Xi Shi (Shangri-La Hotel)

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Inspired by “The Arabian Nights: Tales of 1,001 Nights,” Xi Shi brings a Middle Eastern themed holiday which runs until January 5, 2014. Try their Middle Eastern inspired Afternoon Tea, traditional Lebanese mezze, and cocktails. They also have live music and entertainment every day and a Merchants Market!

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Chambar Restaurant (Belgian/French)

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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.

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Mangal Kiss Mid East BBQ (Food Cart)

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It focuses on Middle Eastern street food that’s relatively quite healthy and noticeably fresh. Vancouver doesn’t have many options for Middle Eastern cuisine to start off with and while we have several donair and kebab shops, there are few that are bringing the quality and bright flavours of Mangal Kiss.

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Portland, Oregon – Tasty n Sons

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It’s a popular hot spot & local favourite in Portland, Oregon serving eclectic tapas inspired by local ingredients for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. It’s definitely a neighbourhood and local favourite and it’s one of the less obvious choices for tourists too.

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