The Oakwood Canadian Bistro (Dine Out 2014) - Sablefish. Roasted Porchetta. Smoked Chowder.

Last year I went to Oakwood Canadian Bistro for Dine Out Vancouver and I had a great time. This year, I couldn't resist and had to go again with my girlfriends. Oakwood Canadian Bistro has a $28 DOVF menu and it includes three courses. The restaurant is located on West 4th across from the Naam. The menu this year is pretty different but sounded absolutely scrumptious. Pork belly, smoked seafood chowder, roasted porchetta? You don't have to...

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Maxim's Bakery (Metrotown) - Have You Ever Had Purple Yam Cake Before?

It was my parent's 29th anniversary (yayy!) not too long ago and we decided to buy a cake to celebrate! We have a couple of bakeries that we frequent for cakes but my mom decided to try something new and go to the Maxim's at Metrotown. I've always known Maxim's to have mediocre cakes compared to the other bakeries or patisseries in town. But she said they have this new cake called Purple Yam Cake that is pretty delicious. Knowing me, I'm for...

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Kiku Sushi - Just Gorgeous.

For anyone who works near the Metropolis/ Metrotown area, I found a new restaurant for you guys to try. I would even say its a hidden gem.  My coworker Robot recommended me to this place for fresh raw oysters and when we first got in, they told us they were out. We were so ready to leave because we REALLY wanted oysters at the time but decided not to be mean and stay. What surprised us about the food was that it was actually really really...

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Cupcakes (Metrotown Location) - Mini Cupcakes are the Way to Go

For a work event, I had to order a HUGE amount of cupcakes so I chose 'Cupcakes by Heather and Lori' because it just opened up not too long ago in Metropolis at Metrotown. Our assorted pack of mini cupcakes included flavours like Blue Hawaii, Lemon Drop, Gingerbread, Caramella, Mint Condition, Red Velvet, Sweet 16, Diva, and Chocolate. photo courtesy of http://cupcakescoasttocoast.blogspot.ca/2011/04/best-of-british-columbia.html  My...

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Adorabelle Tea Room - Catching Up With the Girls

Last week I caught up with a couple of girlfriends I haven't seen in a while. We went to an adorabelle little tea room called "Adorabelle". Get it? :P Okay I'll stop. I've heard a lot of great things about this cute place in Steveston,  Richmond so although it was a bit far for the rest of the girls, I recommended we come here for a special treat. Their high teas are $25/person and are subjected to a one hour seating time. Luckily for us,...

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Tropika at Lansdowne - Just The Right Amount of Spice

Even though 'Tropika in Aberdeen' wasn't my favourite Malaysian/Thai restaurant in Vancouver, but I was sad to hear it had closed down. A fellow reader informed me that they actually just recently reopened in Lansdowne so I totally had to go check it out! Tropika is a little on the pricer side but from my previous experiences, the food is always worth it. I believe it replaced the old 'California Cafe' because the interior looked very...

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