Category:
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
This is a good quality, local butcher shop. The kind where people who know about meat can shop and get what they want. It's also the kind where people who want to learn about meat can go and be shown how to shop for meat.
I like the fresh cut pork…More »
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Riley Park, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
For my taste, this is pretty near the ideal pizza pie.
The crust has a nice chew, the sauces are zesty but, not too spicy for my children. The toppings are tasty and generous. The unique butter chicken pizza is a treat and real quality. The price…More »
There is a lot of bad fried chicken out there. It's too bad because chicken is the perfect meat to fry, it comes with its own coating of fat between the skin and the meat. The most common problem is that the breading is heavy and needs to be cooked…More »
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
This is a good neighborhood japanese restaurant.
They have a very reasonably priced menu with a good selection. Their fried items are a highlight. Pumpkin cake (really a flat croquette), agedashi tofu, and ebi mayo are all favourites. Their house…More »
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Fresh summer rolls with nice peanut and hoisin sauce, check.
Firm pho, check.
Tasty home made broth, check.
Solid meat selection including a good flank, brisket and a very tasty fatty flank, check.
Vietnamese iced coffee, check.
24 hours, check.
6-year old…More »
Categories:
Fruits & Veggies,
Delis
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Your owners manual to Italian epicurean satisfaction in Vancouver.
1) Go to Santa Barbara Market
2) Walk directly to the deli counter and take a numbered ticket. Weekend waits to be served can be 10 minutes, 20 minutes or more.
3) Choose from a myriad…More »
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Do you love meat? I don't mean "do like meat" or "do you eat a lot of meat". I mean do you LOVE meat, in the carnal way?
This stunning Eastern European smokehouse should be a tourist attraction and mandatory shopping for anyone who thinks that they…More »
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
There is a wide range of reviews for Marcello's. Some I understand, I have seen the spotty service, and some I don't. I have eaten here for 8 years and loved the food everytime.
Salads are fresh and sized for sharing. I like plain salads like the…More »
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceMay 2010
Things I Lovemy children and my love, being active, playing board games, food homemade with love, Las Vegas, braised meat, bitter greens, corn tortillas, country gravy
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When I'm Not Yelping...I'm playing with my kids and girlfriend, planning my next grocery shopping trip
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My Last Meal On Earthbeef filet charred outside bloody inside, creamed spinach, fries, key lime pie
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