To our delight, we found out that Burdock & Co would be taking over the space previous occupied by Cafeteria, on 2702 Main Street. Burdock & co, opened by the former chef at Bishops Andrea Carlson, offers a locally source menu, in an approximately 30 seating space, to patrons in the ever changing main street …
This pastel beauty has a fragile, delicate body that wears the flowery froufrou beautifully. I take another look at this macaron that is jeweled with whole raspberries and a breath-taking touch of confectionery sugar on top. It is too delicious for the eyes. I’m sorry. I crumble this delicate almond meringue cookie, and smile at …
At the unholy hour of 9:00 am, you would usually find me at my desk working away on the stack of papers and homework I have neglected to do the night beforehand. I thought the last two years of waking up early to head into the office would get me accustomed to pulling myself out …
You know when you’re particular enjoying the bites you’re munching on, you might say ‘nom nom nom’? Well, the Japanese have their own unique way of saying this and it’s ‘mogu mogu’ – for the noises you make when you chew. Coincidence I think not, I was having one of those ‘mogu mogu’ moments at …
Have you ever been to a place, where you have never been to before, but you instantly feel at home upon entering? I have. I felt this sense of nostalgia dining at El Caracol. Located on the corner of Victoria Dr and 36th ave, El Caracol’s quaint décor and humble service had me charmed from … Continue reading »
I must confess – I am always, always food spotting. So, there was this one time, in the midst of swiping through rose macarons and passion fruit flans, this particular puffy, buttery looking croissant caught my eye. I clicked onto it for a closer look and the caption revealed it to be “the best croissant … Continue reading »
Vancouver has always been a multicultural city that incorporates Japanese culture into local lifestyle – this is no exception when it comes to cherry blossoms viewing. Just yesterday, we headed off to Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) at VanDusen Botanical Gardens to celebrate the full-bloom of cherry blossoms. VCBF is a little different from the sakura festivals … Continue reading »
It was 2 PM on a Saturday, Rachel and I had decided to drop by Lucky’s Doughnuts to satiate our doughnut cravings. The first thing I notice when I entered this bustling establishment was the size and the industrial décor of the café. Metal beams, which reinforced the ceilings, were clearly visible and we had … Continue reading »
Thanks to a night of Triple D marathon – episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives – I was determined to get my hands dirty and face smeared with BBQ sauce. With that motive in mind, I headed into Victoria Island for Pig BBQ Joint’s pulled pork sandwich, which was known to be one of the … Continue reading »
Shortly after my wine tour to Medoc had ended, I begun walking aimless towards the Saint-Pierre. As the sun was setting, I find myself by the fountain of the three Graces, which later led me into the Square of the Bourse. I was quite overwhelmed the number of cafes and brasseries that were located in … Continue reading »
Tucked behind the Nishi-Ikebukuro Park (西池袋公園) in Tokyo is a hidden café with some of the freshest bread you can find around the area. This little hidden gem has an exceptionally calming atmosphere, with Bossa and Disney in the air. I sat by the glass that was shielded by bamboo blinds as the wind blew … Continue reading »
