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  Loma Linda

  10.09.11 | Permalink | 1 Comment | By Jonathan

  My favorite steakhouse in Mexico City has been around for more than 90 years. Before the Nazi Party it was called the Swastika, and after, La Tablita. More recently it became Loma Linda, along with a major renovation. In the 40s my grandparents danced there and today it is at the top of its game [...]

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  Brunch at the Acme Cafe

  08.31.11 | Permalink | Comment? | By Jonathan

  I have never reviewed the Acme Cafe as it features prominently on my bias list, and frankly, I like it too much. I don’t want more people to go there, it is difficult enough to get a seat on weekends as it is. I usually go for dinner, but I will admit brunch is delicious [...]

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  Epicurean Caffe

  08.21.11 | Permalink | 1 Comment | By Jonathan

  One of Kit’s best kept secrets is the charming Epicurean Caffe, featuring French cafe food. For brunch we enjoyed the decadent and delicious thin-crust, 2 egg and prosciutto Bonjourno pizza, as well as some delicious sunny side up fried eggs. With a cute little patio and great coffee, this makes for a charming brunch destination.

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  Nimby Burger

  08.05.11 | Permalink | Comment? | By Jonathan

  I love the little burgers at Nimby Burger. Even the “Doublay” is cute enough to hug. And for a hungover day at Kit’s beach, you can’t do better. The fries are in large quantity and good enough. The shakes are lacking in my opinion, they are not creamy enough and the chocolate and strawberry flavors [...]

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  Hapa Umi

  06.21.11 | Permalink | Comment? | By Jonathan

  After hearing mixed reviews of Hapa Umi, and as a die-hard izakaya fan, I was nervous on my first visit. It was immediately obvious that umi concept is to take the hapa we know and elevate it to the level of fine dining. That means no noisy yelling in Japanese, a fancier, quieter room [...]

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  Ensemble at Judges Table

  05.26.11 | Permalink | 5 Comments | By Jonathan

  I was excited to try Ensemble restaurant, newly opened by Chef Dale MacKay, of Canadian Top Chef fame, in the revamped Corner Suite space. Gone are the blue chairs, but otherwise it feels much the same, just a bit warmer with red finishes.
  As the former head chef of Lumiere and Canadian media darling, you can [...]

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  Suika

  04.13.11 | Permalink | 2 Comments | By Jonathan

  Somehow it took me eight months to visit Suika, an izakaya at Broadway and Fir, opened by the owners of Kingyo, one of the best izakayas in the city.
  Like Kingyo, Suika has a charming, well-lit interior, an attentive staff and an exciting menu. The sake list is better than most and the fresh sheet is [...]

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  Kaboom Box, the cart formerly known as Fresh Local Wild

  02.20.11 | Permalink | 5 Comments | By Jonathan

  I have been slow to sample the infamous food carts in Vancouver for one simple reason: I like tables and chairs to be involved when I eat. But there is one cart that I seek out, one cart that serves food so delicious that I am willing to sit in a bus stop eating it [...]

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  Guu Garden Loving

  02.13.11 | Permalink | Comment? | By Jonathan

  I am sending my Valentine’s day post out to Guu Garden, as it has stolen my heart from the other Guu izakayas. It feels like a well-kept secret, an elevated oasis offering a rare bit of tranquility downtown, and there is nowhere I would rather be on a cold and rainy night. The service is [...]

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  New Dishes at Judas Goat

  01.23.11 | Permalink | 2 Comments | By Jonathan

  I hadn’t been to Judas Goat in some months and I stopped in to enjoy the new dishes on the menu. Along with the rest of the Gastown restaurants owned by Sean Heather, Judas seems to be benefiting from the input of Rob Belcham.
  Although I admit missing the rabbit rillette, I enjoyed the new shellfish [...]

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