102 - 4501 Kingsway, Burnaby
For my 21st birthday, I went with my family to go have Italian food - probably my favourite cuisine, hands down! To celebrate, we went to Trattoria in Burnaby (close by to Metrotown). I was so impressed with the interior of Trattoria - it's so beautiful! The selection of dishes was so extensive and it all looked so good! We definitely weren't disappointed with our choices: a pasta platter that consisted of spaghetti and meatballs, garganelli pollo and linguine pollo; fusili funghi; lunguini cabonara and lamb shank. Everything was super tasty and I was so glad that we went to go check out Trattoria, and I also had a lovely red sangria! I was also treated to a complimentary tiramisu for my birthday, which was such a sweet gesture. The staff were polite, the service was efficient, and I definitely would recommend going back for a fantastic Italian dinner, either with family, friends, or for a date!
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4433 Main Street, Vancouver
An extremely fragrant and amazing journey of all the senses! East is East brings to visitors amazing and rich flavours and unique takes on classic Indian dishes. My family and I went after dropping my sister off at the airport. We each had one of their rice bowls, all which could be customized with the type of rice and choosing between meat or vegetarian toppings. All of us couldn't have enough of the great flavours, and without a doubt it was one of my favourite Indian restaurant experiences. The rice bowls were the perfect size! Shown in the picture below, we had (clockwise from top left) the Alu Gobi (potatoes, cauliflower, and Indian spices), Saag Paneer (spinach with Indian cheese), Southern Fish Curry and Wild Salmon curry. We were also enchanted with the smell of authentic chai as we walked in the door, and were even treated to some house made chai before our meal! This definitely was nothing like the weak chai tea lattes one would get from Starbucks - this chai had spice and sweetness, and was definitely much bolder than Starbucks' chai. The interior of the restaurant is also very colourful, with comfy pillows and oriental rugs against wooden tables and chairs made out of branches. Make sure you come and check out East is East at their Main Street location during their dinner service - on the weekends, they have live music and dancing! 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!
207 W Hastings street, Vancouver (Gastown)
Healthy, fresh, Lebanese. I'm not even sure what Lebanese food is, to be honest with you. I think that it is somewhere along the lines of Mediterranean fare: pita bread, falafel, hummus, grilled meats... all this fresh and yummy stuff! With 4 locations, Nuba is an introduction to Lebanese cuisine that offers omnivorous options, but also caters to vegetarians, vegans, and those with gluten sensitivities. My friend Elaine and I went to the Gastown location to take a walk on the wild side, and it definitely was worth it! We walked into a very dim basement room that was illuminated by candle light. We then proceeded to look over the menu, which had many choices. Many of these choices have been highly ranked on Yelp, so it was difficult to decide what to get! But eventually we decided on Le Petit Feast (pita bread with hummus, taboulleh, baba ghanooj and homemade pickles), as well as lamb hushwie for myself and vegan stew for Elaine. All of it was super flavourful and really fresh! Aside from these dishes, Nuba also offers a variety of fresh juices, Lebanese alcoholic beverages and coffees and original desserts. As well, Nuba is also open for lunch and brunch, so that will definitely be something to try! 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver
A lovely night out with my dad and sisters called for a fancy dinner on Coal Harbour. Thanks to my dad's collection of gift cards from travelling, we went for a seafood feast at Cardero's. Their tagline is "chops and a wok", and their dishes range from fresh seafood, exquisite meat cuts and their signature wok fried rice. From start to finish the dinner was delicious and felt incredibly expensive, beginning with raw oysters and finishing with creme brulee. The seafood was cooked well and the portions, while incredibly pricey, were the perfect portion: not too big and not just a few pieces of fish on a plate. Being an incredibly busy place, it is definitely recommended that you make reservations ahead of time. The meal will definitely put just a slight dent in your wallet, so be prepared for that. Overall, the presentation was beautiful and the food was delicious, and the service was prompt and friendly. |
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