For The Love of Everything YVR

For The Love of Everything YVR Join me while I explore downtown Vancouver and devour everything it has to offer!

OEB - Yaletown Enjoy the last days of summer with the MAPLE CHILI PORK BELLY BENNY!
09/05/2026

OEB - Yaletown

Enjoy the last days of summer with the MAPLE CHILI PORK BELLY BENNY!

OEB Breakfast Co. - YaletownI know this is a Canadian chain with 20 locations in Canada. However, it was founded in Cal...
09/05/2026

OEB Breakfast Co. - Yaletown

I know this is a Canadian chain with 20 locations in Canada. However, it was founded in Calgary, and it was a tasty reminder of home to start my first day in my new City. And you cannot beat the breakfast view from the Yaletown location! As I was strolling by, the summer menu caught my eye...actually it was the words "MAPLE CHILI PORK BELLY BENNY"! I was lured in, and this breakfast was fabulous! Eggs benny is my favourite breakfast item, and topped with apple slaw, brown butter hollandaise, crispy shallots, and maple chili glazed pork belly? It was unreal. And the serving of arugula and fennel salad on the side really freshens up and lightens the dish. This, my friends, with the view, is an unbeatable breakfast experience.

The summer menu is only on until September 7, so enjoy this sunny long weekend at OEB! (However, rumour has it that it might just stay on the menu šŸ˜‰)

Get ready for the re-brand! Although it seems like I have been absent this summer, I have had a LOT going on! Sometime...
09/03/2026

Get ready for the re-brand! Although it seems like I have been absent this summer, I have had a LOT going on! Sometimes life takes us on journeys when we don't expect it, and I find myself now living in Vancouver. I started my page a couple of years ago because I was in love with the Calgary food scene, and I wanted to promote it. I'm forever grateful for all of the amazing YYC places that I was able to try, the industry talent that I was able to meet, and the most delicious bites that YYC has to offer. And I cannot wait to be back to visit them soon!

I am taking this opportunity to start over...a new fresh Fall beginning in another amazing food city! However, living in downtown Vancouver has made me crave more...more than just the best local pubs, happy hours and delicious seafood. I want to get to know downtown Vancouver intimately. I want to learn about everything this city has to offer....from dining to spas, shopping...all of it! And share that with you. From Coal Harbour to Yaletown, follow me while I discover this beautiful oceanside city that I cannot wait to explore!

Michele Chiarlo Winemaker Dinner at Bungalow ClubThe Bungalow Club just opened on 17th Ave. in February in the former sp...
05/06/2026

Michele Chiarlo Winemaker Dinner at Bungalow Club

The Bungalow Club just opened on 17th Ave. in February in the former space of La Chaumiere. The cuisine and the decor are very modern European fusion, and the ambience is simply stunning. This is definitely a place to come for ch*****ne and appies on the patio (hopefully to open soon) this summer to feel like European elite.

The food was fantastic, and Iā€™m a huge fan of Michele Chiarlo w**es, so the evening was an absolute success.

Course 1: Tomato sashimi in a house made tomato spice with a glass chip in a tomato water bath. Hand-sliced speck (imported from Italy) with sweet and sour Gherkin cubes and a Dijon whip. Paired with Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera dā€™Asti. These were beautiful amuse bouche, and who would think a simple tomato done so many ways could be such a tastebud explosion! And that the glass chip could hold so much flavor!

Course 2: Spinach pear cress salad with a medley of olives and fresh pears on a roasted pecan and goat cheese coulis topped with crispy watermelon radish, paired with Michele Chiarlo Le Marne Gavi.

Course 3: Chorizo bolognese: spiced chorizo slow roasted in a rouge w**e sauce served with tagliatelle noodles, paired with Michele Chiarlo Cipressi Nizza. Loved the lemon zest added to this dish to cut through the richness - beautiful touch!

Course 4: Crispy gnocchi discs in a four cheese beurre Blanc sauce with duck confit clusters and a sweet apple butter coulis, paired with Michele Chiarlo Palas Barolo. What made this dish stand out? The blue cheese of course!

Course 5: Pan fried chicken in a cauliflower and truffle purƩe topped with a light honey glaze and citrus dusting, paired with Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cannubi.

Course 6: Deconstructed panna cotta cheesecake infused with citrus curd, with balsamic macerated strawberries and pavlova shards, paired with Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato dā€™Asti. I love, love, love this Moscato!

Scarpetta - 645 - 10th Avenue SWOk, I know Iā€™ve posted about this place before, and how much I love their gnocchi with m...
05/03/2026

Scarpetta - 645 - 10th Avenue SW

Ok, I know Iā€™ve posted about this place before, and how much I love their gnocchi with mushrooms, Gorgonzola and truffle cream sauce, and their pistachio cheesecakeā€¦. And Guess what? I ordered them again šŸ˜¬. I just couldnā€™t help myself.

But this time I ordered two appetizers that I havenā€™t yet tried. Their bruschetta (which was filling and divine with that balsamic drizzle) and the polpette (which are made with beef and ricotta, and topped with pomodoro, basil and toasted almonds). Their prawns are still my favourite, but I am also adding these to the table next time I go as well!

Buon appetito!

Love Damian?? Oh yesss, I do šŸ˜‰Love Damian is a pop-up restaurant located inside Meat & Bread on the corner of 9th Avenu...
05/03/2026

Love Damian?? Oh yesss, I do šŸ˜‰

Love Damian is a pop-up restaurant located inside Meat & Bread on the corner of 9th Avenue and 1st Street SW. This charming pop-up serves elegant Italian cuisine, and the Chef and servers happily entertain and educate you while you enjoy your time here. This lucky location was previously home to Francineā€™s, who became successful here and moved to their own location. It appears the luck has rubbed off onto Love Damian, as rumour has it that they will also be moving into their own location hopefully in the Fall of this year (if the stars continue to align for this hard-working crew).

We had to try the homemade focaccia (which sits in the window and makes you drool when you walk in) with whipped herbed ricotta, the cavatelli, the sablefish, and the much-hyped white chocolate olives.

Honestly, everything was better than fantastic. You could taste the love and care in the depth of the flavours, the warmth of the fresh bread, and the melting of the sablefish in your mouth.

The most interesting and cute dish is the dessert olives (which are not actually olives - donā€™t be fooled). These white chocolate ā€˜olivesā€™ flavoured with basil and EVOO ganache are so pretty served on a miniature ornamental olive tree. Just be cautious not to pluck and eat the fake ones šŸ¤£

I canā€™t wait for Love Damian to open their own space. It is so deserved and I canā€™t wait to explore more of what Chef Kyle Opel has to offer!

If you havenā€™t been down to the pop-up yet, hurry down - their final service in this location is May 29!

Vine & Dine evening at SumaqThis event was absolutely fantastic! A celebration of the entire Peruvian landscape! Chef ...
05/02/2026

Vine & Dine evening at Sumaq

This event was absolutely fantastic! A celebration of the entire Peruvian landscape! Chef Erica wowed us yet again with her delicious creations, as follows:

Course 1: Camarones Crocantes - crispy shrimp with passion fruit sauce, rocoto (mild Peruvian chili sauce), and arugula, paired with Chilcanos and lime. The shrimp? Amazing! The Chilcanos? I need more of THAT! Chilcanos is pisco topped with Gingerale and lime. I thought Pisco Sours were my favourite, but I think these are definitely tied for two of my top cocktail choices.

Course 2: Costa verde salad of mixed leaves, red beet, avocado, crunchy quinoa, Peruvian corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and citrus herb vinaigrette, paired with Montes Alpha Chardonnay. This colorful dish transitioned us from the ocean to the coast effortlessly. Corn is a staple in Peruvian cuisine and itā€™s used so many different ways here. I love it when itā€™s served crisp, and it makes for such a beautiful presentation.

Course 3: Atun Causita - mashed potato with mayonnaise, avocado, tomato, egg, tuna, and black olive sauce, paired with Laurent Miguel Vendanges Nocturnes Rose. My favourite dish AND my favourite pairing of the evening! This Rose was perfectly chilled, and I loved, loved LOVED the little bites of potato salad with tuna, as well as the texture in the bite from the avocado! I could absolutely eat this dish every day.

Course 4: Arroz Verde con Pollo Alverja - spinach and cilantro rice with peas, topped with crispy chicken, and paired with Beronia Crianza. This dish was so full of flavour and wonderfully delicious. It was perfectly seasoned, and the cheese and chilies in the sauce went perfectly with the cilantro rice. This w**e also had great depth with its dark cherry, licorice and cocoa flavours.

Course 5: Mar y Tierra - tender AAA beef tenderloin with Peruvian scallops, tomatoes, peppers, and Chinese noodles in a soy sauce reduction, paired with Trivento Golden Reserve. Another flavourful dish that was perfect for this Malbec.

Course 6: Chocolate Lucuma cake with dulce de leche and pisco ice cream, paired with Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur. Ok I have to give a shout out to this liqueur. Sometimes I think a chocolate liqueur can taste ā€˜fakeā€™ or ā€˜chemicallyā€™, if that makes sense? This chocolate cream liqueur was deep, and rich, and dark, and was actually great alongside this dessert.

This evening was definitely an explosion for the tastebuds! And one that I would do again. Thank you to everyone at Sumaq for making this such an enjoyable evening.

Sometimes all you want is greasy diner grubā€¦.. like when the bars close (ok, so this was my hangout in the 90ā€™s at 2:00 ...
04/27/2026

Sometimes all you want is greasy diner grubā€¦.. like when the bars close (ok, so this was my hangout in the 90ā€™s at 2:00 a.m. - for real!). I went back to reminisce with an old friend over our usual cheeseburger, fries and gravy, and a big olā€™ piece of flapper pie. Still the sameā€¦even the upholsteryā€¦

The only difference between then and now? They now close at 9:00 p.m. However, that means that Iā€™m still leaving when Iā€™m ready for bedā€¦.

Thanks for the memories BTS!

Another absolutely amazing weekend at Longview Steakhouse! Alberta beef and breakfast with a viewā€¦. This is my home swe...
04/24/2026

Another absolutely amazing weekend at Longview Steakhouse! Alberta beef and breakfast with a viewā€¦. This is my home sweet home ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø

Chausson dā€™escargot (because I will never come here and NOT order this dish)

Seared Atlantic Scallops

Kimchi Squash Soup (peppery squash soup with a kickā€¦fabulous!)

House salad

Black pepper sesame spiced veal striploin with brandy peppercorn cream. I have never had spicy veal before. Interesting AND delicious!

Filet mignon with bernaise (you can never go wrong with the tried and true)

Honey, sesame and walnut Moroccan cake. Similar to a baklava, but lighter. This was a nice light dessert to finish the evening.

Fluffy croissants, steak, and a mountain view for breakfast ā˜€ļø

Too hot out for ramen??Pffffttttā€¦. I donā€™t think so!The Spicy Garlic Pork Ramen and the Burnt Shoyu Ramen are good ALL y...
04/21/2026

Too hot out for ramen??

Pffffttttā€¦. I donā€™t think so!

The Spicy Garlic Pork Ramen and the Burnt Shoyu Ramen are good ALL year long!

The Garlic Ramen was so flavorful and the chicken karaage was super tender. Everything can be enjoyed in the warmer weather with a nice cold Sapporo!

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