The August Jack

Recently opened on 4th Avenue in Kitsilano is The August Jack, a restaurant that “aims to bring foodies and craft-beer enthusiasts together”.  The chef, Benjamin Curtis, is sourcing locally and is very focused on pairing food with beer.   They’ have over 80 bottled craft beers and six rotating taps. We tried a few items…

Burgoo

I used to think of Burgoo as a place to head to in the winter for stews and heavier dishes. They even bill themselves as a soup and stewhouse, but they are in fact much more than just that.  On Fourth Avenue in Kitsilano, they have a lovely patio and there’s a new seasonal menu…

Trattoria by Glowbal Group

Glowbal Group has an empire of restaurants and is responsible for filling the bellies of many both night and day, week after week all around Vancouver.  In Kitsilano they’ve gone Italian with Trattoria , a great place to grab a quick lunch, or linger and enjoy a few bottles of wine at dinner.  Perfect date spot…

O5 Tea Rare Tea Bar

Along Kitsilano’s Fourth Avenue there are many places to shop for a sip of something special.   There’s everything from wine to coffee, but O5 Tea is certainly one of the more exotic shops along this street; they are serving up tea creations in an ultra modern space.  Sourcing teas from around the globe, these…

Culprit Coffee

Tucked just around the corner of 4th Avenue at Vine in Kitsilano is a gorgeous little coffee shop with espresso from Fernwood Coffee, delicious freshly baked goodies from Little Nest and The Gluten Free Epicurean and home made soups, salads and sandwiches.  100% independent and 100% friendly this little spot has just started offering Banh Mi, a…

Las Margaritas

Kitsilano’s Las Margaritas is one of the oldest restaurants in the area.  Home to food that is a combo of Mexican and Californian influence, it is a fun spot with lots of different tequilas, in fact the biggest collection we know of in British Columbia.  I’d go ahead and customize your margarita with an upgrade….

White Spot 85th Anniversary Menu

White Spot is celebrating their 85th Anniversary by bringing back some all-time favs until July 13, 2013. The classic recipes date back to when Nat Bailey, their founder started it all.  Head to any location to try the delicious Chicken Pick’ns from its first location on Granville Street in Vancouver the Meatloaf Dinner, original BBQ Chicken Sandwich and Triple Triple three-patty burger. Finish your meal…

Terra Breads

I have a friend, a food writer and editor, who comes to Vancouver, struts to Granville Island at what seems to me as the crack of dawn to wait, and not so patiently, for the white chocolate blueberry bread from Terra Breads.  I myself covet the veggie sandwich and the Foccacia and, truth be told,…

Tractor – Everyday Healthy Foods

Today’s visit to the freshly opened Tractor at 1903 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano provided a much needed break from the meat-centric day I had yesterday at Brewery and the Beast, a massive beer and meatfest.  Not that Tractor doesn’t serve meat, as in fact it does have  both a wicked beef stew and beef short rib…

The Bibo con Cucina

Featuring REAL Neopolitan Pizza made in the wood-fired oven and unique and authentic Italian products for sale and on the menu, The Bibo is fresh from a renovation and serving lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. At lunch the list of panini is endless with options such as…

Fable Restaurant

Right in the heart of Kitsilano Fable Restaurant delivers fresh, local food with flair.  Chef Trevor Bird and front of house partners Kathy Shleyer and Ron MacGillivray are genuinely invested in their concept of farm to table cuisine.  After a near win on Season 2 of Top Chef Canada, Vancouver fortunately seduced Chef Bird and…

Whet Kitchen + Bar Patio Whet Your Appetite with VanEats

Whet Kitchen Bar Patio has partnered up with VANEATs.ca for a promotion called #Whetyourappetit, a $30 menu running from Oct 17-Jan 17, 2013. VanEats asked me to preview the tasting menu and post my thoughts. While you may think that heading down to Granville Island is a summer activity and recall all the patios available, once fall and…

Whet Kitchen + Bar Patio

Whet Kitchen Bar Patio has partnered up with VANEATs.ca for a promotion called #Whetyourappetit, a $30 menu running from Oct 17-Jan 17, 2013. VanEats asked me to preview the tasting menu and post my thoughts. While you may think that heading down to Granville Island is a summer activity and recall all the patios available, once fall and…

Establishment

West Broadway seems to be constantly changing tenants. Initially the center of Greek culture in the city, and to some extent still so (it is the location of Vancouver’s Greek Days after all), now the restaurant’s themes span the globe, offering everything from Chinese to Southern Barbeque. In the spot that once housed Fiction and…

Suika Me Silly

Suika, an Izakaya on Broadway near Fir, has partnered up with VANEATs.ca for a promotion called #SuikaMeSilly, a $16 menu running from Oct 1-31.  VanEats asked me to preview the tasting menu and post my thoughts. I had been meaning to go to Suika, the sister restaurant to Kingyo  Izakaya, one of Vancouver’s top Izakaya’s on Denman Street….

Go Fish

Gord Martin closed shop at Bin 942 and replaced the spot with a second location of the hyper-popular Go Fish (the first is down at the fishing docks at Granville Island).  The room is breezy and oceanic, with comfortable booths, seats bar-side and a bright blue tables scattered around the cozy room. The menu supports…

Ploger Delikatessen – 1900 West 1st Avenue

Looking for a little taste of Europe on your way to the beach or after West 4th shopping? Ploger Delikatessen has just been transplanted from its Frankfurt home to Kitsilano at West 2nd and Cypress.   With a clean classic interior complete with cushy seats comfortable grey banquettes for inside visits, and patio tables outdoors for those warmer…