Death by Chocolate (On Broadway)

June 24, 2007

No one has ever died from Chocolate*, which is why this restaurant (which only sells chocolate dishes by the way) is able to be so coy in its name selection. If someone wrote “Death by Nut Allergens”, then there would be some rebranding in order.
Upon entering this restaurant on Broadway (one of a few throughout [...]

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Cupcakes by Heather and Lori

June 24, 2007

If you’re on Denman street, try walking past Cupcakes without stopping in … I bet you cant do it! First you’ll smell the sweet smell of sugar then you’ll be enticed by all the classic pink decor and cute girls behind the counter. Once you’re inside you’ll find a wide array of classic treats; tiny [...]

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Cheesecake Etc.

June 24, 2007

Well, the name speaks for itself really. There’s cheesecake here, among other things like coffee and tea, which you can drink with your dessert.
Now, being a place that focuses almost entirely on cheesecake, one would assume that would be important that it has some damn good cake. I’m disappointed to report that it does- and [...]

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Chambar

June 24, 2007

This little gem, tucked away in an old building on Beatty St, has an unassuming exterior, but is always bustling inside. Something about the name piqued our interest, and perhaps the restaurant’s Belgian culinary theme appealed to my inner ¼ Walloon. We were not disappointed.
The decor of this young restaurant is modern industrial taken to [...]

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Cantina: Taco Time

June 24, 2007

Would it be so sick if one of my all time favourite restaurants in Vancouver happened to be a Taco Time? I’m not afraid to admit it, the Taco Time on Granville street at Smithe is no ordinary Taco Time. It’s a Taco Time Cantina, and with those additional three syllables comes a world of [...]

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Burgoo

June 24, 2007

Burgoo does stew- among other things. This restaurant’s focus is on comfort food, such as soups and sandwiches, as well as fondue. I enjoyed a quick meal here of some very nice fondue (not enough bread and grapes to go with it, sadly) and soup, although I can’t remember which type.
The atmosphere is rustic, with [...]

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Bridges Restaurnt

June 24, 2007

It’s hard to miss this place, a bright-yellow building that looks to be a converted cannery or wharf warehouse- like many on Granville Island. And it’s a fitting design.
Bridges has served some pretty great seafood for quite a while now. Bridges is a bar, bistro, restaurant and patio. There are few places, in our experience, [...]

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Boulangerie la Parisienne

June 24, 2007

I used to live in Kingston Ontario, where there was a fabulous bakery, Pan Chancho, mere minutes from my house. I got quite accustomed to fresh baked bread, pain au chocolat, and brioche almost every morning. While it may not have been good for my waistline or wallet, it was certainly a treat, and something [...]

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The Boathouse Restaurant

June 24, 2007

The Boathouse is one of those restaurants where you know exactly what to expect: the food will be pretty good, the menu items have catchy names, and the servers are good looking.
There is no risk here folks- this is a tried, tested and true dining experience -safe and satisfying. There are several locations throughout the [...]

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The Afghan Horseman

June 24, 2007

Located on West Broadway between Cambie and Yukon is the Afghan Horseman- apparently the first Afghan owned and operated restaurant in Canada.
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, I strongly recommend this restaurant. Quite simply, you get to eat on the floor. There aren’t too many restaurants where you can do this. Now, mind [...]

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