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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria

Posted by on Dec 7, 2014 in Restaurant Recommendations, Things to Do in Vancouver | 0 comments

Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria

My first impression of Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria was it has a very welcoming room with warm ambiance and contemporary décor. They are home to an authentic bell oven that cooks each pizza in 90 seconds. Although I was inclined to try the traditional margherita, I was persuaded to try their specialty pizzas, including the fungi and the Korean BBQ Pork. This pizzeria offers an interactive ordering system that allows you to take control; diners can find a table and submit their order, and they...

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The Abbey In Vancouver’s Crosstown

Posted by on Nov 3, 2014 in Restaurant Recommendations | 0 comments

The Abbey In Vancouver’s Crosstown

Vancouver Food Tour was invited by the kind folks at The Abbey to try out their new offerings. Stylishly designed in modern, Westcoast setting, this Crosstown tavern offers an elevated, yet comfy dining experience. They focus on a balanced blend of classic and contemporary fare, alongside local craft beers and wines. Chef Durbach’s menu specializes in family-style sharing plates. However, individual plating is available for large groups. They have two private dining rooms that can accommodate...

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A Peek into Left Bank Restaurant in Vancouver

Posted by on Aug 19, 2014 in Restaurant Recommendations | 0 comments

Left Bank is a modern French restaurant in the West End at Robson and Denman.  It offers a thoughtful menu, utilizing fresh West Coast ingredients and innovative gastronomique. Affordable and casual, it makes for a wonderful dinner experience for everyone – they even have a kids menu. They have an inviting, bright and comfortable room with a large heated patio, complete with ambient lighting…very cool. This dinner experience was the shining meal of my summer has since set a...

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Things to do in Vancouver: Roots – Farm, Food & Family Long Table Dinner

Posted by on Oct 11, 2013 in Things to Do in Vancouver | 0 comments

Things to do in Vancouver: Roots – Farm, Food & Family Long Table Dinner

After being picked up in Vancouver’s Olympic Village in a chauffeur driven van, we arrived in Abbotsford at the Bakerview EcoDairy demonstration farm owned by Halinda and Bill and run by Farmer Pete; showcasing innovative and sustainable dairy farming practices. After receiving a wonderful welcome and some refreshing Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade we were given a private tour of the dairy farm, complete with cow brush and robotic milker. It was fascinating to go through the whole process; a...

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Best Unique Fair Foods at PNE and Playland’s Fright Night 2013

Posted by on Oct 3, 2013 in Things to Do in Vancouver | 1 comment

Best Unique Fair Foods at PNE and Playland’s Fright Night 2013

With Fright Night around the corner, eady to haunt Playland from October 11 until November 2, we feel it’s appropriate to recap some of the tastiest and perhaps strangest fair foods that we devoured this year at the PNE/ Playland.  You may see some of these wacky foods reappear around Halloween. The fair has been operating for over 103 years and  is probably the one collective memory that all Vancouverites share. Over 2 million mini donuts per vendor are sold every summer, and the...

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