B.C. (inc. Vancouver)

by CheapAppetite 11 years ago

Here's the summary: Last week I had a chance to compare tacos from two mexican restaurants. Don Guacamoles and La Taqueria (just newly open at 322 W. Hastings St). They both are good. But I persona...

If you're like me then sea urchin is one of the Best Things. Creamy goodness from the sea with a certain durian/chocolate-like psychotropic element on top causing addictive tendencies. Hard to find...

by prima 5 months ago

I'm thinking of sending gifts to some friends who live out-of-province. Which sites or businesses have you used? I have sent a Jaswant's Kitchen spice basket. https://www.jaswantskitchen.co...

Does anyone remember a deli on Granville street close to the Vogue theatre. It might have been call Reubens?

Hi all, has anyone seen Shio Koji in stores in Vancouver (ideally Fairview/Kitsilano area but willing to drive out further if needed)? I’ve checked out a few T&T locations but no luck.

I’m looking for somewhere in Vancouver that sells shish Batak/ manti, a type of dumpling similar to tortellini popular in the Middle East and Central Asia. Is there anywhere that sells it pre made ...

Has anyone seen these stainless steel shallow bowls w/ handles? i have found the larger serving size on S Main, but i'm looking for the individual, 5" (ish) in diameter. thanks very much for any le...

Moved from Ontario and am running out of this brand of fig vincotto. Know any BC sources? If not, who is Canadian distributor?

In 1980 I lived at Point Grey - 4th and Collingwood - in Vancouver, and there was a wonderful little French restaurant across the street (near the SW corner) we used to go to about once a week. I ...

by kaleokahu 10 months ago

Just a shout out from a NW WA fan of Van. I'm hurtin' with longing for my favorite places, and despair they they may not not outlast the virus. I am poorer for being away. Someone order a takeou...

Just wondering if anyone can suggest which dim sum places anywhere west of Victoria Drive might be open for take out? Western Lake is closed and Golden Ocean on 41 has limited stock. I want to su...

There was a little dive on W Broadway in the late 70's, I believe called My Tan, unlicensed - hot tea in glasses, but an amazing platefull of food for cheap. We used to order the combination plate...

Someone was looking for good bagels in Vancouver. Here's my recs: 1) Solly's This is my favourite bagel shop in Vancouver because not only are their bagels good, but they also make decent sandw...

I used to buy sugar free syrups from Starbucks but they now only sell their sugar free vanilla syrup so I am looking for another kind. I am wanting to get some sugar free peppermint syrup and I wa...

by Googs 1 year ago

No joke. Maybe its time for McDonald's to take their McLobster coast to coast to coast.

While some may cringe at thought of powder bouillon - I have an old grandma type recipe for which I specifically need the loose powder (not paste, not cube, not liquid) Which BRAND - dare I ask ...