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Restaurant Review

Furious at Finch’s

01.29.10 | Permalink | 4 Comments | By Jonathan

Finch’s. The amazingly charming cafe with a European feel, serving baked goods and baguette sandwiches at a premium. Here you will find an almost unbelievable concentration of beautiful, offbeat women, enjoying coffee and long chats. It is hard not to like Finch’s.
But Finch’s is busy and Finch’s is slow. I forgot just how slow. I [...]
Restaurant Review

Farfalla: an oasis of tea and sweet smelling soaps in Gastown

05.30.08 | Permalink | Comment? | By

I’ve gone past Farfalla countless times, its black and red aesthetic jumping out amidst the gritty gastown surroundings, but have never gone in. Until last week. That makes me an idiot.
This place is a gem. The atmosphere, rich and opulent but luxurious to the point of serenity, is matched by their selection (and presentation) of [...]