This one is going straight onto my guide of Best Unique Cafes in Vancouver. What sets Novella apart is its remarkable lineage, being the brainchild of the same visionary minds behind the Michelin-starred Published on Main. This pedigree is immediately evident as you step inside, with the cafe exuding an »
![Wooden Fish [REVIEW] – The Clearest Bun Bo Hue in Vancouver](/content/images/size/w584/2023/08/wooden-fish-bun-bo-hue-1.jpg)
In the vibrant culinary landscape of Vancouver, where Vietnamese eateries often don the monikers of "Pho _____" or embrace names reminiscent of Vietnamese phrases, emerges Wooden Fish — a serene enclave in the heart of West Vancouver's Ambleside neighborhood. Departing from the conventional nomenclature, this establishment derives its name from a profound »
![Sun Sui Wah [REVIEW] – Timeless, if Worn, Dim Sum in Vancouver](/content/images/size/w584/2023/07/sun-sui-wah-deep-fried-taro-dumplings.jpg)
If you're seeking a dim sum experience that transcends trends and focuses on authentic flavors rather than flashy presentation, then Sun Sui Wah in Vancouver is a dining destination that will whisk you away on a nostalgic journey. Stepping into this long-standing establishment, you'll find yourself surrounded by the charm »
![Isetta Cafe Bistro [REVIEW] – The Coolest Cafe in West Vancouver](/content/images/size/w584/2023/05/isetta-cafe-06.jpg)
Discovering hidden gems in bustling neighborhoods is always a delight, and West Vancouver's neighbourhood around Lighthouse Park is no exception. Nestled in a small nook though is Isetta Cafe Bistro, an homage to the famous Italian-BMW microcar crossover. Join me as we delve into the newly rejuvenated space and uncover »
![Lunch Lady [REVIEW] – Unstoppable Vietnamese Creativity in Vancouver](/content/images/size/w584/2023/05/lunch-lady-banh-canh-cua-1.jpg)
Lunch Lady is a restaurant with much fanfare in Vancouver. Hailing from the family of the "original lunch lady" that the late Anthony Bourdain visited in Vietnam. I've actually been twice before writing this blog post. I went once when they first opened when they had a line out the »
![Mercato di Luigi [REVIEW] – A Bad First Weekend Service in Vancouver](/content/images/size/w584/2023/03/mercato-di-luigi-carbonara-1.jpg)
I struggle when it comes to visiting new spots as soon as they open. So many things can go wrong as a new team gets its operations smoothed out, but I'm also a fan of the umbrella of Kitchen Table Restaurants. Ask for Luigi, Giovane, Di Bepper, Farina are all »
![La Taqueria Brentwood [REVIEW] – An Innovative and Fun Taco Outpost in Burnaby](/content/images/size/w584/2022/12/la-taqueria-birriamen-1.jpg)
When you talk about Mexican food pioneering in Vancouver, La Taqueria is always a part of the conversation. While they aren't the tiny Cambie Street nook slinging out $2.50 tacos anymore, they are the casual taco place I can recommend to just about anyone looking for Mexican. I recently »
![Aiyaohno Cafe – Creative and Hidden in Plain Sight in Vancouver [OVERVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2022/08/aiyaohno-cafe-bowls-1.jpg)
I ventured off the beaten path to discover Aiyaohno Cafe, a portmanteau of "aiya" and "oh no", inside the historic BC Electric Railway Building. Aiyaohno's name comes from what co-founder Beverly would often say after making a mistake in the kitchen. Fast forward to starting a new business with her »
![Ça Marche – A One-of-a-Kind Creperie in Vancouver [REVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2022/05/ca-marche-saucisse-buckwheat-crepe-3.jpg)
It's hard to see a truly unique concept open in Vancouver, so when a place like Ça Marche Creperie [https://www.camarchecreperie.com/] props up as a brand new concept in a brand new address, it deserves investigating. Buckwheat crêpes are the name of the game at Ça Marche and »
![Tenton Ramen and Tonkatsu – West Vancouver [REVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2022/02/tenton-ramen-spicy-miso-ramen-02-1.jpg)
One cuisine that doesn't get talked about often in West Van is Japanese ramen. With such a huge population of European descent, there's clearly an appetite for Western-friendly menus. However, I'm hoping Tenton Ramen and Tonkatsu is the little ramen shop that could. Flavourful broths and delicate crispiness is the »
![Burgerland Smash Up – A Smashing Ode to Famous Burgers in Vancouver [REVIEW]](/content/images/size/w584/2021/10/burgerland-smashup-08-1.jpg)
Smash patties are all the rage on this side of the 2020s. Despite having origins in 2007 in Denver, Colorado [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smashburger], the smash burger is a rising story that burger places are starting to add to their menus. Pourhouse in Vancouver, for example, has a »
