85 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver (False Creek/Olympic Village) People that know me well know that I don't really like the taste of beer. So why oh why would I go to a place called Craft Beer Market, which boasts 100+ different kinds of beer on tap in their restaurant? In this foodie adventure with fellow peer leaders and friends Kim and Shelby, our girls night out took us to Olympic Village where we enjoyed the various kinds of beer on tap and their delicious comfort food classic, macaroni and cheese. The restaurant is in the old Salt Building, and it is massive. The atmosphere is so lively and the huge bar that runs along the center of the floor houses all the various taps for beer, anything from pale ale to lager to malts and stouts (and yes, I had to Google all that). My friend Kim is a bit of a beer connoisseur, and she was the one that told us about this lovely place and also had a coupon for a free appy - fish tacos! And as mentioned above, we had their craft mac & cheese, complete with breadcrumbs, a blend of three cheeses, bacon and poblano peppers which added an extra kick. But the beer was obviously the star of the show. Upon asking our waitress what she would recommend to someone who has zero knowledge of beer, she brought over three different kinds of beer - Fruli, Stiegl Radler, and some pale ale or another. I ended up going with the Stiegl Radler, which had the taste of grapefruit, sparkling, and did not taste like regular beer at all. This is how I ease my way into beer... I see myself going back again and again in the future, definitely!
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1565 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
TASTE: 3/5 SERVICE: 4/5 PRICE: $ If you are a big fan of $4.95 food (think the likes of The Warehouse or The Factory), then here is another place to add to your list. The Dime Roadhouse (or simply, The Dime) on Commercial Drive is yet another cheap eat with tons of character and yummy food. The Dime's menu consists of $4.95 food items - anything from a standard "The Dime" burger to butternut squash risotto with goat cheese. The mix of comfort food, pub food and casual "fancy" food was a refreshing change that sets itself apart from its other $4.95 food doppelgangers. However, despite the difference in menu, the best parts remain the same: chill vibes, friendly staff, fun atmosphere and super cheap food! The one thing about this place (as compared to others) is it's location: it is a ways away from Commercial-Broadway Skytrain station, so I do suggest taking a bus... the #20. If anyone knows Vancouver transit inside out, you'll know that it's kind of a scary bus. Shout out to Jamie for joining me on this foodie adventure!
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