To celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday, she chose a restaurant that she’s never been to, but has always wanted to try. le Crocodile has been a Vancouver establishment for 30+ years, and after going there for the first time, I can understand why it’s had such longevity! Going against our usual dining method,…
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Brewery And the Beast
Last year, Jax had heard about an event that showcased all of the top restaurants in Vancouver in one venue, where it was all you can eat. After she told me about it, we knew we had to attend the next year. Well guess what — that was today! Called Brewery And The Beast,…
Nightingale [Restaurant]
After being open for just a short 6 weeks, Jax’s brother arranged a dinner for his birthday at this newest must-go-to spot. Located at the far end of Burrard on Hastings, it’s in prime parking-ticket territory. Nightingale is the newest offering from [over-hyped] famed restauranteur David Hawksworth. Even though his flagship restaurant has received rave…
Minami [Restaurant]
After trying the food samples of Minami at Tonari Gumi’s Sake Festival, Jax and I have been itching to go to the restaurant to try the food. Hearing really great things about their Omakase, we decided it was the Chef’s Menu, or bust. Attempting to make reservations following the symphony we attended last week, our…
Yu Xiang Yuan [Restaurant]
One night, Jax had a hankering (yes, hankering) for some Shanghai Xiao long bao (soup dumplings). Using a famous search engine that starts with G and ends with oogle, we found one close by on Fraser Street. Thinking it would suck, we decided to skip it, and head into Richmond for some tried-and-true ones that we knew…
Tonari Gumi Premium Sake Tasting
Last night, Jax and I attended a premium sake tasting event put on by the Tonari Gumi Japanese Community Volunteers Association. My colleague (thanks pmo!) has been going for years, and really hyped the event up. How could I not go to an event which features some of Vancouvers top Japanese restaurants, and of course, an unlimited…
So Hyang Korean Restaurant [Review]
Lately Jax and I have been exploring Fraser St. and have been pleasantly surprised by the quality, and variety of restaurants and shops! For some reason we’ve never really gone there to eat nor shop, but that has all changed now! Ever since my former favourite Korean restaurant shut down due to fire, I’ve been…
La Quercia [Restaurant]
Continuing the theme from last week’s post about Jax’s birthday, as a family we went to her favourite Italian restaurant here in Vancouver, La Quercia. Serving Northern Italian style food, Jax loves this place for their Famiglia offering — a family-style share plate set menu, where the chef cooks what is fresh for the day. …
Eleven Madison Park [Restaurant]
Back in 2013, my colleague (and high school mate!) recommended I hit up Eleven Madison Park in NYC — he assured me it was his favourite restaurant. Never having gone to a 3 Michelin Star restaurant before (nor 2, nor 1!) I was slightly scared of the price. At that time, there was one price,…
ink. [Restaurant]
While we were in Los Angeles for Jax’s cousins wedding, we learned that one of our favourite Top Chef personalities had a restaurant here through Jax’s brother. Michael Voltaggio, winner of Top Chef season 6, has a restaurant specializing in small plates that are meant to be sampled and shared. (Sorry for the picture quality…
Garlic Rosemary Rack of Lamb
Food We Like To Eat isn’t always about sharing recipes, or restaurant reviews. Sometimes it’s literally just sharing something that we really like to eat. Rack of lamb is one of my favourite cuts of meat. If I have any say as to what my birthday meal is, I will always say rack of lamb. …
Sushi By Yuji [Restaurant]
Continuing the sharing of restaurants we like here in Vancouver, today we are highlighting Jax’s favourite place for sushi! Once again, this isn’t a review; it’s an informational session! Located literally a stones throw away from Chefe Daniel, Sushi By Yuji again embodies Food We Like To Eat! One chef, and one waitress. Cooking in…
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