Often times we get caught out in the West Side of the city with deliveries or sales calls. An easy stop for a quick lunch we know is going to be fresh and different every time is Loafe Cafe. The food is always rotating and fun. The team is always friendly and nice. You can’t … Continued
Harvest Community Foods – the name sums up exactly what they’re about. Part grocer, part restaurant, they focus on local fresh ingredients that they not only sell in their grocery section, but also use to make their Japanese influenced menu. Harvest has been a staple for us since opening and especially through Covid. Nothing makes you … Continued
Nuba is one of those places thats been around forever and is still setting such a high bar for great food in Vancouver. What we love is that its not complicated, just simple high quality ingredients in a well designed room. Whenever we’re looking for a bit of balance, we walk down to 3rd Avenue … Continued
Nothing inspires me more than small business owners who take a leap of faith. I’ll never forget pounding on the door of Nelson The Seagull 10 years ago wondering what new thing was popping up in the clearly rundown, but beautiful space. Jonathan, co-owner, warmly opened the door to a stranger, was covered in dust … Continued
These guys are the real sandwich artists. The concept, as their name suggests, sounds simple yet somehow so many people get it wrong. Not these guys though. High quality meat sandwiched between fresh bread without adding much else seems to be the ticket. Sometimes giving a customer too many options, both on the menu and … Continued
Pho or Ramen? It’s a question that finds it’s way into conversations, debates, even arguments around this time of the year – soup season. It’s too subjective of a question, no answer is more right than the other. It’s purely based on opinion, and often mood. Both are amazing. The real question becomes which place … Continued
Drake at a Vietnamese restaurant isn’t something you’d normally expect to hear, but The Lunch Lady does it different. Opening it’s doors this past Winter they’ve done an incredible job inside with both the food and interior design. It feels like an old Vietnamese restaurant but done with a modern touch. ‘The lunch Lady’ comes … Continued
Still on Commercial drive, JamJar Canteen moved a few blocks south of it’s original location. They’ve also opened 2 other locations since, 1 at UBC and the other in North Van. JamJar gives you traditional Lebanese dishes using fresh local ingredients. Friendly staff in a casual fun environment with quick service. At some places dishes … Continued
