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Market at the Shangri-La Vancouver – Jiro Dreams of Sushi Film Feast – Dine Out Vancouver

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For Dine Out this year, Market and the Shangri-la are offering more than their usual $38 price fixe menu. This year they introduced “Film Feast: Jiro Dreams of Sushi”. The event includes an exclusive screening of Jiro Dreams of Sushi followed by a special 4 course Jiro Dreams of Sushi inspired dinner.

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$10 or less, $10-20, $20-30, $30-50, $50+, Alberta, American, Announcements, Asian, authentic, bakery, BC, Best Foodie Moments, Best Of..., Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes/Cupcakes, Calgary, California, Canada, Canadian, Chinese, Cocktails, desserts, Dim sum, Eclectic, Euro-Asian, Fine Dining, Food 6, Food Event, French, Fusion, Hole in the Wall, Hong Kong, International, Italian, Japan, Japanese, Kyoto, Latin, Lummi Island, Mediterranean, Mexican, Mexico, Mexico City, Modern American, Muskoka, Oaxaca, Ontario, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Ramen, San Francisco/Bay Area, Sandwiches, sashimi, Seafood, Seattle, Soups, sushi, Tacos, Tacos, Tapas, Tofino, Tokyo, Top 10, Toronto, Vegetarian, Vietnamese, Washington, West coast, Whistler, Wine, Yukon Territories

Top 50 Most Memorable/BEST Dishes Internationally/Globally

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This year Follow Me Foodie included Follow Me Foodie to Toronto, Lummi Island (twice), San Francisco (twice), Tofino, Seattle, Whistler, Calgary, Yukon Territories, Hong Kong (Round 3), Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto), and Mexico (Mexico City and Oaxaca).

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$10 or less, $10-20, $20-30, $30-50, $50+, American, Announcements, Asian, authentic, bakery, Best Foodie Moments, Best Of..., Breakfast, Brunch, Burnaby, Cakes/Cupcakes, Canadian, Chinese, Chocolates/Candies, Coffee/Tea, desserts, Doughnuts/Donuts, Downtown Vancouver, Eclectic, Euro-Asian, European, Fine Dining, Food 6, Food Truck/Cart, French, Fusion, Hole in the Wall, Ice Cream/Gelato/Yogurt, International, Italian, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Persian, Richmond, Top 10, Vancouver, Vegan, Vegetarian, West coast, Whistler

Top 24 Most Memorable/BEST Restaurant Desserts & Baked Goods in Vancouver/BC

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The dessert scene in Vancouver is still young, but it has been growing over the last couple years. I’m hoping for more late night dessert bars in 2014. Here are my top 24 favourite desserts and baked goods from this year. Again, not necessarily “the best”, but very memorable.

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$10 or less, $10-20, $20-30, $30-50, $50+, American, Announcements, Asian, authentic, Belgian, Best Foodie Moments, Best Of..., Breakfast, Brunch, Burgers/Hot Dogs, Burnaby, Canadian, Chinese, Cocktails, Dim sum, Downtown Vancouver, Drinks 6, Eclectic, Euro-Asian, European, Fine Dining, Food 6, Food Truck/Cart, French, Fusion, Hole in the Wall, International, Japanese, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Persian, Salad, Seafood, Tapas, Thai, Top 10, Vancouver, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vietnamese, West coast, Wine

Top 24 Most Memorable/BEST Restaurant SAVOURY Dishes & Food in Vancouver/BC

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This “Follow Me Foodie” adventure is addicting and often delicious, however it’s gone beyond finding the so-called “best dish” in every city, it’s the learning experience and journey getting there I’ve enjoyed most. Of course, there are still those epic moments when I come across a dish I can’t forget…

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Best Of..., Breakfast, Brunch, Canadian, Eclectic, Euro-Asian, Food Truck/Cart, International, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Vancouver, Vietnamese, West coast

Top 10 Best Pork Dishes of 2013 in Vancouver!

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I’m not keen on “top 10” or “best of” lists, but as the BC blogger and ambassador for BC Pork and Passion for Pork, I had to sum up the year in pork and this only made sense. They are not necessarily “the best”, but they are 10 dishes I would recommend to any pork lover.

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$20-30, $30-50, Cocktails, Coffee/Tea, desserts, Downtown Vancouver, Eclectic, Euro-Asian, Fusion, Lebanese, Middle East, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Persian, Tapas, Turkish, West coast

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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$20-30, $30-50, Brunch, Canadian, Cocktails, desserts, Downtown Vancouver, Eclectic, Food 4, Food 4.5, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Vegan, Vegetarian, West coast, Wine

Burdock & Co. (Fall Menu – Vancouver)

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Her vision of “meat and potatoes” and basic dishes are inspiring and she still offers good variety. While I would not re-order every course, it left me something to come back for and recommend. Her style is consistent with a focus on quality ingredients, and as I mentioned in my last post, it’s “rustic and refined” and professionally executed.

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