Vancouver BC... so many places, so little time

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A must to visit, if you want to eat well

 1. Meat & Bread

370 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2N4
Canada
(604) 566-9003

Category: Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  1/20/2011

Way back in the day, in a small town named Aricia (central Italy) the porchetta was created (thank-you Wikipedia).  Since the inception of this dish, many culinary chefs have made porchetta a labor of love.

If you find yourself in Vancouver, M&B is…More »

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 2. Salt Tasting Room

45 Blood Alley
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
Canada
(604) 633-1912

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  1/22/2011

It's the holy trinity of bliss; fromage, charcuterie and wine!

Once you find this unassuming trendy hip communal establishment, be ready to devour on some truly artesian local meats, international cheeses, creative accoutrements, carefully selected…More »

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 3. The Bengal Lounge

721 Government St
Victoria, BC V8W 1W5
Canada
(250) 384-8111

Categories: Indian, Bars

4.0 star rating
  10/11/2009

All I'm going to mention about this place is, the cheese plate!  

Enough for two and one of the best of the best in-terms of cheese plates I've had.

The leather chairs, the dark wood... the whole atmosphere is relaxing and quiet.  The service is…More »

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 4. Kintaro Ramen Noodle

788 Denman St
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L5
Canada
(604) 682-7568

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  1/18/2010

There's a reason why this place gets good review, because it can back it up with their product.  Just take note of the line out the door each day.

The place is a well-oiled ramen producing joint.  The place is a bit small, fitting roughly about 25 or…More »

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 5. Long's Noodle House

4853 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R9
Canada
(604) 879-7879

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

3.0 star rating
  7/19/2011

This dinky little sleeper hole produces some amazing dishes served by a friendly, but no nonsense, spitfire of a lady!!!  

As most have mentioned, order the XLB. These steamy morsels are served ready to spurt its hot load of liquid goodness into the…More »

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 6. Sawa Tea Lounge

2nd Avenue W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1H2
Canada
(604) 733-7900

Categories: Tea Rooms, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Granville Island/False Creek, Fairview Slopes

3.0 star rating
  5/31/2010

The simplicity of it all makes this place a must to start the day.

From the outside, the place looks just like another small coffee shop, but there specialty is not the java, but tea.  All different types of teas are available, in all different types…More »

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 7. Seasons In the Park

Cambie St & W 33rd Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M5
Canada
(604) 874-8008

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

3.0 star rating
  10/12/2010

1)  They use the same wine glasses for both red and white wines.  
2)  The wine list doesn't have the year of the wine.
Two fundamental mistakes.

If you can score a window seat, you'll be treated with a lovely view of Vancouver and the park.

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 8. Gudrun

3500 Moncton St
Steveston, BC V7E 3A2
Canada
(604) 272-1991

Categories: Wine Bars, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Steveston

3.0 star rating
  8/26/2009

This place is cool, with a K.  The simplicity of it all.

It's casual, the menu is uncomplicated in a complex way and the vibe is unpretentious.

When we walked in, we were greeted by some nice individuals who allowed us to sit where we wanted.  They…More »

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