Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Ok folks, it's time to stop reviewing the oysters and the great lets-all-hang-out ambience...and start reviewing the drop-your-panties-kind-of-good -lookin' servers (just using a phrase I've heard some ladies use). Seriously, it's fun to go there…More »
After a quick drop in at Steveston Pizza, I've finally cemented myself under the category of "esoteric foodie" as defined by a feature in the Globe and Mail, "6 signs that you maybe a food idiot". The more expensive, rare and elitist the ingredient,…More »
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
It's been about three weeks since our last visit here but three things are pretty unforgettable about this place: the breathtaking 360 degree views of the Vancouver skyline, smooth operator servers and the done to perfection food. Certainly a place…More »
"It's a small, small world full of lots of cash, so grab your SUV and your brick of hash.." Here's my Whistler theme song, sung to the tune of...you guessed it! "It's a Small World"!
This song began playing in my head at our third dining experience…More »
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
What is wrong with me? I thought I had already written my glowing review of Cioppino's after our wowtastic anniversary dinner there back in October, but I have neglected my Yelping duties.
No matter. I can remember every single little detail as a.)…More »
Categories:
French,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Went again today for a healthy serving of the banana stuffed brioche french toast which succeeded in delighting me and my from out-of-town bff. I felt triumphant savouring it in all its buttery, banana-ey glory after doing house chores this morning…More »
So many Yelpers giving 2 thumbs to this place...for a very good reason. The service is cheery… Read more »
Category:
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I am fast becoming a regular at this place! Yelpers do not kid about the awesomeness of Chill Winston's patio, this is serious business folks! Easily THE best spot in all of Gastown for watching beautiful people cruise by with their groomed pets,…More »
Categories:
Bakeries,
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
Last Sunday, at Thierry, I found a new temple to worship at. A pretty, bloody expensive one at that. Truly, you could just attend a Catholic mass and your donations there would be far cheaper than this. I did stop complaining to my better half…More »
Confessions of a Dessert Fiend (13)Because we are all guilty of something...and what better way to get rid of guilt by confessing! I need to go to Sugarholics Anonymous. |
Don't Get All Up In My Girly Business (10)The list for all things related to girly maintenance..because you know, being gorgeous takes work. |
Must Do in Victoria To Keep Sanity (5)...especially if you've just moved there. You'll know what I mean soon about the impending necessity of keeping your sanity. It'll usually kick in around the 3rd month... These are mostly food places and I'll add more "must dos" as memory and time permits. It's 7 years worth of memories, after all. |
I'm Having a Japanese Food Baby! (9)I eat an obscene amount of Japanese food..almost traitorous to my Chinese culture. So what's left to do but share my Japanese food fetish with the rest of you folks? And other Japanese things such as hair straightening that I'm obsessed with! |
Be Discreet! (12)A list of hidden retreats for secret lovers (or if you're just looking for a lot of privacy and sketchy). |
"Taking fun to an art form requires hard work."
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Review votes:
153 Useful, 85 Funny, and 78 Cool
Coquitlam, BC
Yelping SinceMay 2010
Things I Lovefried anything, pork belly done any way, 90 minute massages, belly laughter, 1000 thread count sheets, coffee, pink piglets, seared tuna, pedicures, interesting people
Find Me Ina downtown coffee shop, attempting to work but really people-watching
My HometownManila, Victoria, Vancouver...in that order.
My Blog Or Websitehttp://www.alacarteeve..., https://twitter.com/#!...
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm watching Game of Thrones.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsCause it's the nice thing to do. Don't forget to vote Useful, Funny, Cool.
My Second Favourite WebsiteFacebook and Craigslist...also in that order
The Last Great Book I ReadSecret Ingredients: The New Yorker's Book of Food and Drinks
My Last Meal On Earthmom's drunken chicken dish and extra crispy KFC (with rice and gravy of course)
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I obsess about my eyelash growth.
Most Recent DiscoveryI can build websites!
Current CrushChris Higgins. Swoon.