Salad with Shredded Pork, Rice Noodles and Spring rolls at Au Petit Cafe.
What with the short (and grey) days, the perpetual deluge of rain and the recently arrived Visa bills, it would seem that the January blahs have truly set in. And, from where I’m sitting, there is no better way to ward them off [...]
Posts under ‘restaurants’
a culinary escape- exploring vietnamese cuisine
gourmet guerrilla grub
Artwork in the interior hallway of 12B.
I received a call from Misty Harris at Canwest earlier this week. She was interviewing people to gather information about their experiences in underground dining. Back in June of 08, I had a blast at Vancouver ‘eatery’ 12b…. Check out her story at canada.com
eating in the raw
Gorilla Foods -photo from Vancouver Sun (March 11, 2009)
No one loves the warming, nurturing properties of winter’s comfort foods more than I do. But eventually, it comes time to look forward to a new season of menus and ingredients. What with Spring’s late arrival this week, it is finally time to start looking forward to [...]
eating (and drinking) around san francisco
Sisterly bonding at Red’s Java House.
Though Slow Food Nation was certainly the main purpose for my recent visit to San Francisco, this richly diverse city is one of the best places to eat (and drink) any day of the year. I felt extremely fortunate to be there for many reasons, especially to enjoy an opportunity [...]
12b- an underground restaurant
Artwork in the interior hallway of 12B.
Sitting pretty for the Halibut & Short Ribs course.
Underground Restaurant: “An illegal eating establishment, generally operated out of homes or apartments by people looking to offer something that isn’t available in the legitimate restaurants of the community, generally bypassing local zoning and health code regulations. Most such places [...]
korea nite @ jang mo jib
When eating at any busy Asian eatery in my hometown….I must admit that I take secret delight when noticing that I am one of the only round eyes in the room. Such a realization usually makes me feel as though I am on vacation somewhere far from home, and I tend to let my imagination [...]
‘que
It’s official…..I’m a lame-ass, lousy carnivore. Despite having arrived in Austin equipped with an impressive list of some of the best barbeque joints in all of the U.S., when push came to shove, I just wasn’t up for it. The fact that some afternoons saw the mercury peaking at 96 degrees didn’t help, nor [...]
dai due supper club
Photos by Leslie Nowlin
One of the best ways to elevate an already beautiful meal is to eat it outside (assuming that the elements are cooperating, of course). Dining alfresco is an opportunity to honour our good fortune with those we care about, as well as those we have just met. To enjoy our daily [...]
sandrita’s
When most of us are happy to sleep in at least until 7:00 am, Sandrita has already been awake and industrious for hours. Simply put, she loves to bake. Originally from Toronto and now living in Sayulita with her Mexican boyfriend, she found herself craving foods from home. Opening a bakery at the beginning of [...]
magallane’s tortas
In many ways, the experience of eating a Mexican torta is quite similar to having great sex. Both induce all consuming, toe curling pleasure, are deeply satiating, yet one is often surprised by how quickly they are ready for, longing for more….
You can find these tasty sandwiches everywhere in Mexico, made with fresh baked, lightly [...]
