62 East Cordova Street, Vancouver (Gastown)
I was definitely in the mood for pizza all this week, and to finish off the week I went with my friend Douglas to Nicli Antica Pizzeria on the edge of Gastown. Though the area around where Nicli's is isn't really my first choice to hang out, the interior of the restaurant completely made up for it. Super modern with sleek white furniture, brick walls and hardwood floors made the place look upscale and homey all at once - not to mention the smell of freshly baked pizza coming out of the ovens in the back corner of the restaurant. After being seated, Douglas and I pored over the menu, failing at the pronunciations of all the menu items but eventually settling on items that we could vaguely translate. Douglas had the Pesto BBT pizza which had pesto, bacon, tomatoes and fresh basil, and I had the Cavolo Nero E Funghi, which was a white pizza that had three kinds of mushrooms and kale. Each of the pizzas are "individually sized" with the intention that each person has their own. Depending on how hungry you are, you might be better off sharing a few pizzas and appetizers, but Douglas and I were able to finish our own pizzas over time. The trick is to definitely pace yourself, making time for good conversation in between bites. The pizzas were delicious, and definitely on the higher end of the price scale. Despite the price, the pizza is worth the splruge and you won't regret it. Also, make sure you check out the "secret pizza" that is found on the back of the menu! Yelp tip (which I unfortunately did not notice until I left the restaurant) - check in on Yelp and get 10% off your purchase! :)
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122 West Hastings Street, Vancouver (Gastown) I finally made it to Catch 122 Bistro's brunch!! One of the few places offering brunch throughout the week in the city, Catch 122 did not disappoint. With a rustic charm to its decor, it felt like walking home and having amazing food. I was able to reunite with two long time friends (and fellow foodies) for a girls day out brunch. Pushing my legality I indulged in a mango mimosa and paired that with the Catch 122 - scrambled eggs, house-smoked salmon with dill creme-fraiche in a croissant alongside an arugala salad and Yukon potato nuggets. All of the brunch items are $12 and sound so good - it was a difficult choice to make, but it smelled so good in there that it's probably safe to say that anything you order is great! If you're craving brunch during the week, check out Catch 122 - it's less crowded! All the same, definitely make a reservation through opentable.com to ensure that you have a seat for your weekend brunch!
601 W Cordova Street, Vancouver (Gastown)
Rogue Kitchen and Wetbar, which is conveniently located in Waterfront Skytrain station, is a fun and expansive place for good food and drink. Despite it's flashy interior and club like vibe, Rogue can be compared to an Earls or Browns as it is more or less the same kinds of food (aka "American", or pub food) and drinks (cocktails, shots, wines and beers). My friend Emily and I started off with Bellinis and went on to our main course - Short Rib Beef Dip for her and Pepperoni and Three Mushroom pizza for me. The food wasn't outstanding in anyway, but definitely filing and enough for lunch the next day. However, I did like the ambiance and how casual it felt. The prices for food is a little more than other places ($20 for lobster macaroni and cheese?), but for a once in a blue moon place it's not too bad. Definitely a fun place to go with friends for a night out on the town. With three locations - Gastown, Broadway and the Convention Center - you have plenty of opportunity to branch out beyond Earls and Cactus Clubs. |
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