Quattrociocchi commented 4 years ago

Absolutely, but the OP mentioned that they'll be here on a Sunday and Kissa Tanto is closed.

Quattrociocchi commented 4 years ago

Savio Volpe is currently my favourite Italian restaurant - tough to get a reso though. They're very accommodating to walk-in's., especially if you're early. St. Lawrence has been on my radar and looks amazing. Would you be interested in Japanese? Dosanko has been getting a lot of love on social media lately. Good luck!

PS There's an app called DINR that lets the restaurant notify you of same-day, last minute cancellations. Savio Volpe and St. Lawrence are both on there.

Quattrociocchi commented 4 years ago

Excellent recommendations!

Quattrociocchi commented 4 years ago

Thank you - I'll be checking some of those out!

Quattrociocchi commented 4 years ago

I agree! their pasta certainly doesn't come close to Savio Volpe's or Kissa Tanto or even Nook. Add to that a no-reservation policy and tables that are WAY too close together...we've not been back.

Quattrociocchi commented 4 years ago

I bought some this year, about 6 weeks ago. That's the only place I know of that brings them in annually.
PS I used them for burgers as well. People have declared it the best burger they've ever had.

Quattrociocchi commented 4 years ago

Just heard today that Emma Lea Farms in Ladner/Westham Island has their second crop of strawberries ready for picking or pick-up.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

I believe I saw some on Granville Island about 10 days ago - can anyone else confirm? Also, check Whole Foods.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

At the moment I'd have to say Kissatanto is the hot spot. Almost impossible to get a reservations online but they accept walk-in's. I ate there a couple of weeks ago and thought it was awesome.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

I saw canned hominy Friday on Granville Island at the little Mexican store.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

I bought some buffalo mozzarella on Vancouver Island last summer - I think it was about $15 for a small ball. Total disappointment. Tasted nothing like the real thing. The last time I had the "real" stuff was at Eataly in New York. I'll have to check out what they have at La Grotta.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

If your husband works downtown why not call up one of the nicer hotel restaurants and ask if they can help you out, after all they do room service all the time - take out shouldn't be that hard for them.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

Thanks for the recommendation - I read your post about it and am planning on going on our Brooklyn daytrip.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

Yes it does seems like a great deal, considering the suckling pig is now $58 pp.....by the way the rabbit is now $62...perhaps because of the no tipping thing...which by the way I am a fan of. Still....$62 for two people in NY....a veritable bargain!

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

I kind of feel like if I'm paying $90 for a chicken want it to be something really memorable.....like the suckling pig at Maialino.....at the moment I'm leaning towards Maialino....thanks for your input.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

Oh boy this is making my decision even harder! I've seen pics of the crispy pig face and it looks amazing. Can you tell me how they prepared the rabbit? I've always been a bit underwhelmed when I've had it at restaurants.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

Excellent point Ziggy - thanks.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

We went to Tasty and Alder for breakfast and dinner - breakfast was better. In fact it was great. Go.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

I'm hoping that as a results of all the fires in Northern BC and Alberta we might get to see a bumper crop of morels....soon.

Quattrociocchi commented 5 years ago

Hi Greyelf! Just nabbed a reservation at Coquine for our visit at the end of the month. Can't wait to give it a try. Any particular dishes that you loved? (that they still have..). My first visit to Portland, by the way.

Quattrociocchi commented 6 years ago

Our little neighbourhood is turning into quite the foodie destination! Keep us posted. Hopefully we can stay in the neighbourhood a while longer before they buy up our block and build more condo's....'cause Lord knows Cambie Street needs more condo's...

Quattrociocchi commented 6 years ago

I hope the management of Sorella do a google search on their restaurant - apparently there are already 15 reviews....I think the name was changed but the reviews from Pied-a-terre remain. And they weren't stellar.

That being said I'm excited to see what they have to offer - another interesting addition to the 'hood!

Quattrociocchi commented 6 years ago

You might want to consider Vij's for upscale Indian food or their sister restaurant, Rangoli. Be warned - Vij's doesn't take reservations and the wait can be long so best to get there as soon as they open (at 5 pm, I believe). Rangoli is more casual but delicious nonetheless.

Quattrociocchi commented 6 years ago

LR - have you not tried the ones at :Long's on Main Street? Sitting at a table with strangers takes some getting used to but I'll do it for those xlb's.....

Quattrociocchi commented 6 years ago

No but thanks for the intel - I'm in that area quite often. Nice addition to a rather boring intersection.

Quattrociocchi commented 6 years ago

Thank you nycguy! Lobster is hard to come by in Vancouver (sort of - good lobster rolls are impossible to find) so I'm looking forward to several lobster rolls around town! Pearl Oyster is at the top of my list.

Quattrociocchi commented 6 years ago

3 of the 4 of us are of legal age so it won't be a problem. Your suggestion sounds great, or we might just go out and get some dessert afterwards. Depends on how hungry everyone is when we leave.