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DateVancouver, BC V6E 3V5
(604) 669-1940
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Categories:
Seafood,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: West End
2 Previous Reviews:
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12/3/2011
Sophia and I ducked into our favourite upscale seafood eatery and steakhouse for some deliciously, filling rich food. Mission accomplished.
We dined on a deliciously non-ring, crispy calamari appetizer. For the main attraction, we ordered both the miso marinated sablefish with baby bok choy, mushrooms, ginger scallion butter, and jasmine rice, as well as the 10oz. New York steak with truffle parmesan frites, roasted carrots, and cabernet jus, served on a big platter for easy sharesies.
The meal was beyond tasty and delicious. I left so full. The sablefish was so soft and moist, melting in my mouth. The steak was nice and tender gobbled down. I loved the truffle fries and fried onion strings.
Thanks to our excellent server Wade, whose birthday it was, we both enjoyed a glass of the Peter Lehmann Wildcard 2009 Shiraz red wine to complement our steak and fish upon his recommendation and a taste test.
For dessert, we stuffed ourselves with homemade layered apple pie with vanilla gelato. Yes, it was as insanely delicious as it looked. I can't imagine anyone finishing it all alone.
We were beyond full after our scrumptiously large meal. I suffered from a severe food coma as it was a solid meal all-around. -
5/5/2011
A bunch of us grabbed a quick brunch at Joe Forte's. It was a bright, beautiful, sunny day on the upstairs deck. I was very toasty next to the fireplace. I enjoyed all the Ray Bans the servers wore. Their brunch menu looked delicious and we had a hard time choosing.
Dennis and I settled on the lobster and shrimp croissant sandwich. I loved it. It was so tasty and fresh. The shredded seafood bits were quite yummy. Even the garden salad it came with was delicious and I usually hate salad. The diced tomatoes and vinaigrette dressing were tastefully delectable.
Carly had the seafood hash with shrimp, scallop, potatoes, and poached eggs. We all marvelled at how good it looked. I loved the presentation and eggy goodness. I'm definitely trying that next time.
May went with the signature benny and said it was fine. "It is what it is." It was a less adventurous but safe choice. I liked the cut, fried potato slices.
Everything was great. I enjoyed this upscale brunch dining experience. It only set me back about twenty bucks plus tip but I thought it was worth it.
There were a ton of choices from oysters, seafood, and your more traditional egg dishes. The service was good and the day was bright and quite nice.
Vancouver, BC V5S 4V7
(604) 566-9545
Romer's Burger Bar
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Killarney
I ordered the righteous rib burger with thick-sliced applewood bacon, braised short rib, sweet onions, Gorgonzola garlic sauce, and fresh thyme leaves. It was pretty solid and well-cooked, a mouthful.
Unlike most restaurants, fries don't come standard with your burger so I got an order of garlic fries. I love fries, am not picky, and garlic makes everything better. They were very crisp and didn't skimp on the garlic.
Devon went with the magic mushroom burger with angus beef, chopped portobellos, arugula, herb and garlic Boursin cheese, and caramelized onion with a twist. For a dollar more, you can "make it green" and substitute your bun with two rolls of lettuce. Needless to say, it got messy and she ended up eating hers as a salad.
It was a very filling meal and the beef quality was high with nicely cooked burgers and crisp, tasty fries. We enjoyed the meal overlooking the seaside dock in this up and coming development.
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2T9
(604) 558-1232
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
I recommend the mango sorbet, Irish mint, red velvet, and of course original flavours. Try to stick with either sweets or fruits and not mix and match too, too much, otherwise, you'll get a weird mishmash of savoury and sweet. But to each their own. I love the crushed cookies, peanut butter chips and sauce.
Menchie's has some absolutely delicious froyo with new, rotating flavours of all sorts. It's the perfect treat on a sunny day or after dinner.
Richmond, BC V7E 2Z1
(604) 272-1588
Pajo's Fish & Chips
Categories:
Seafood,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Vancouver, BC V6B 3K3
(604) 605-8282
Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar
Categories:
Bars,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I toured the special dining rooms including the basement club room, reserved for special events and private meetings. I must admit, fanciness aside, they were pretty cool.
Of course, there were ample appetizers and lunch dishes to sample, including sun-dried tomato purée in pastry shells and vanilla battered deep-fried prawns with sweet chili sauce, both of which were smooth and delightfully crisp.
These salmon sashimi crostinis were quite tasty. Everything was classy and delectable with a fine attention to detail and presentation. I absolutely love both lamb racks and tuna tataki. They were delicious and did not disappoint, cooked just right.
The desserts were mighty tasty featuring lemon and coconut tarts as well as Bourbon chocolate brownies with a hint of mint and white chocolate. They packed a refreshing punch.
Gotham's side street building is striking piece of architecture and provides a great dining experience in their loung and dining hall.
Vancouver, BC V5X
Roots Cafe
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Sunset, Punjabi Market
They have homemade goodies from fries, pastas, and sandwiches to smoothies and even beer. It's comfy and a nice getaway for a quick coffee and a cram session filled with impromptu meals and snacks.
Vancouver, BC V6B 2S8
(604) 558-1269
Caché Bistro & Lounge
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
French
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I was amused by the fully Chinese management and chef staff running this authentic French cuisine neighbourhood eatery with an Asian twist.
To start, we spooned up a delicious foie gras crème brûlée with flying fish caviar. Probably my favourite was the black tea smoked duck breast salad (very top). I gobbled up the bacon wrapped semi de-boned quail, stuffed with marinated dried cranberries.
In addition, we enjoyed special wine pairings with each dish. We couldn't drink the wines fast enough before each dish. The portobello cap mushroom stuffed with spinach and cream cheese was quite tasty and decadent. It certainly made the mushroom (which I usually hate) very flavourful.
For dessert, pavlova with fresh strawberries and hibiscus cream. I was underwhelmed a kind of unimpressed with the hard, crusty cookie like treat.
Executive chef Alex Mok from the underground supper club world has started an interesting venture with his traditional French bisto faire mixed with season Asian influences.
Vancouver, BC V6A 0B4
(604) 568-3230
The Union Bar
Category:
Bars
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
As she enjoyed her Tom Yum Collins cocktail (vodka, coconut milk, fresh lime, gomme, galangal, lemongrass, thai basil, kaffir lime leaf, cilantro, red chili pepper), we relaxed in the small yet comfortable East meets West digs.
I had a Phillips ginger beer, also tasty. We dined on Thai naam jeem glaze chicken wings (very top), easily some of the best wings I've had anywhere. They were super crispy, honey glazed, and a hint of chilli spices. I'm dying to eat some more.
The $10 happy hour special was a bowl of red curry mussels with jasmine rice and naan bread. They were quite tasty and a good deal.
I really dig the Southeast Asian style decor, atmosphere, and vibe of this Chinatown pub. The drink and beer selections were cool and the interesting food options did the trick.
I, of course, had the southern fried chicken. It was delicious. I loved the crispy chicken. The two buttermilk waffles were a tad dry, but I didn't mind. The apple chutney topping and drizzling of Cajun honey butter complimented it well.
Devon had the breakfast po'boy with sliced smoked bacon, avocado, creole remoulade sauce, egg, and home fries.
Hitting up Kits bright and early right after opening was a great idea. We stuffed ourselves and took a quick stroll to the beach to let our meal digest in the cold, windy breeze.
We were definitely satisfied with our brunch. As always, the service staff was beyond nice and friendly, even playoff and chatty. I look forward to returning.
1 Previous Review:
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12/23/2011
I was delighted to try out the brand new oyster bar in the heart of Kitsilano.
Needless to say, the oysters and seafood were top notch. However, I fell in love with the southern fried chicken (marinated in buttermilk for two days with cajun honey and butter). The tender chicken breast melted in my mouth.
Everything was tasty from the raw and pan-fried oysters to soft shell crab, crab cakes, and other concoctions. I dug the Southern American style and theme.
I was thoroughly impressed with Chewies. The food was good, staff were friendly and nice as the night wore on.
Our little table by the bar demolished the dishes as they came out including some tasty desserts. The cayenne chocolate cake had a spiced kick to eat and the french quarter beignets were hot and delicious.
I have few complaints as everything was delicious. One thing, the Caesars weren't very good.
I had a great time stuffing my face, eating oysters, fried chicken, seafood, and so much more. I cannot wait to return.
Vancouver, BC V5V 3M9
(604) 873-6760
Slickity Jim's Chat 'N' Chew
Categories:
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I had the je suis un petit carnard with two scrambled eggs, goat feta, and avocado on an English muffin, topped with tomatillo salsa, salad, and potatoes. It was tasty and messy (which I usually don't mind), but I felt it lacking a certain something.
It was a decent meal, if not, maybe a tad dissapointing. The service and staff were nice and I dig the home friendly decor and ambience.
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We started off with a few oysters to celebrate the approaching sunny season before sharing a few seafood dishes. The giant scallops were quite delicious as the main affair. The pot of mussels were deep and great. The plentiful seafood went down nicely with the zingy sauce.
Dennis ordered the deep-fried pickles and it's exactly what you'd expect. Not bad. I hate pickles and found them pretty decent.
I still think Joe Fortes is the standard when it comes to upscale western dining downtown particularly the seafood options. It's hard to compare the overall experience for this Vancouver landmark.