After years of research, a steak that I can call my own is finally a reality. It’s no secret that I photograph my steak and describe the sights, the sounds, the smells and the subsequent mastication in a manner that would make the editor of Penthouse Letters blush. In the past, I’ve embarked on various [...]
It was Groucho Marx that once said, “I’m not crazy about reality, but it’s still the only place to get a decent meal.” Well, he was only partially right – Vancouver is rife with ‘safe’ places to get fed – whether it be mega-restaurant chain with the pretty girls or the familiar-to many symbols of [...]
When I say that Lumiere provides exceptional value for the dollar, I’m not exaggerating. On Friday, March 27th, the preeminent restaurant on Vancouver’s Broadway Corridor launched their $55 Taste of BC three-course menu featuring local seasonal ingredients artfully prepared by Chef David McKay. On March 31st, I was finally able to clear my schedule and [...]
It appears that the decline of Yaletown as foretold in a previous blog post (HERE) is slowly starting to take shape. Pretty soon the neighbourhood may resemble that of Columbia Station in New Westminster. You know, where the drug dealers and prositutes hang out. Why, you ask? Well, Yaletown has been on a decline for [...]
Tequila Kitchen opened their doors to the public in December of 2007. The restaurant occupies the former space of Melriches Coffee House next to Section (3) on the North side of Mainland just steps away from Nelson Street. We got a chance to the venue over the course of a couple visits – the food [...]
It’s been going through my head lately. A scene where Bruce Willis takes off on his newly acquired chopper in Pulp Fiction… WPvideo 1.10 In this case I’m not thinking about Zed, I’m thinking about Yaletown. Is it me, or do they think the art of customer service is dead over there? Is Yaletown on [...]
Shiru Bay Chopstick Cafe on Hamilton Street recently closed. The word on the street is that Richard Jaffray, owner of the Cactus Club, made them an offer they couldn’t refuse. Cactus Club will be expanding their Yaletown location in order to compete with the new mega location of Earls which will sit between Hamilton and [...]
Plan B recently opened their doors on Homer Street, here’s some details and photos: Plan B Lounge and Eatery 1144 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC TEL: 604-609-0901 Located next to Brix on Homer Street, they’ve done a great job in remodeling from what used to be the run down pool hall that used to be there. [...]
Finally, after some early coverage of Pinkys Steakhouse (or what some might call Pinky’s Steakhouse), I’ve made it out to their Yaletown location for a treat and must say I’m duly impressed. Upon entry, I was immediately seated and throughout the dinner, my server was attentive to my needs, knowledgeable about the menu and chock [...]
UPDATE (1/2/2008): I’ve posted my review of PINKYS HERE. LK Dining Lounge or LilyKate Fine Foods as it started out RIP. I’m speculating here but I believe Britta Joyce, owner, decided to pack it in after roughing it for a couple years with lukewarm response to the restaurant, despite the venue being comfortable and elegant. [...]