Monthly Archives: July 2010

Hotluck

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

“I can take it” is the mantra that I tell myself whenever a food challenge comes across my plate (pun intended!) – but I think I may have met my match at Hotluck, a crazy spicy Szechuan restaurant on Kingsway. Having … Continue reading →

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Gyudonya

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

Working in reverse-chronological order from my Sunday afternoon downtown – before going out for Bella Gelateria I had previously had some lunch at Gyudonya at the corner of Robson & Richards. The place had opened several months ago, but I … Continue reading →

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Bella Gelateria

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

After a perfectly fantastic afternoon shopping for girlie things at Winners, lusting over expensive cheese at Whole Foods, a stroll through the Vancouver Art Gallery and an earlier lunch at Gyudonya (which I will post soon), I wanted to cap … Continue reading →

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Turkish Donair

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Sometimes all you want is a quick lunch – which is what I was feeling like late on Saturday afternoon.  Having spent the morning doing housework, then getting to chat with Kim, I was ready to go run errands, but … Continue reading →

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International Sausage House

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

Most people play on their cellphones, read books, or sleep on the bus on the way to school or work… not me.  I am glued to the window most of the time, looking at all the new and interesting places … Continue reading →

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Loofah Diaries – Part 4 (and Garden update!)

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

In the ongoing saga of the slowest-growing plant I’ve ever worked on, I think that the container is the party to blame. We went from small, fat-leaved cotelydons to this spry looking squash. Yes, it has been several weeks, but … Continue reading →

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Medium Raw – Anthony Bourdain

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

If you haven’t read Anthony Bourdain, stop reading this blog now, and go get yourself a copy of Kitchen Confidential – post haste! It’s been a long time since “Tony” (may I dare to call him that?) put out a … Continue reading →

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Eating @ SFU: Plum (or Plum Garden Noodle House?)

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

Amongst all the eateries at SFU, there is one where I would have a hard time telling you what it’s called… See there’s an awning with nothing on it.  The window advertises all sorts of specials form “Fresh, homemade healthy … Continue reading →

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Havana

Posted on July 22, 2010 by

Commercial Drive is so great – it’s got wonderful shops, cafes, galleries, and restaurants.  I think one of the landmark places on the drive has got to be Havana – it combines a pretty fresh dining experience with a hip … Continue reading →

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The City Temple of Shanghai Restaurant

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

Update – Restaurant seems closed (November 2010) Whew – The City Temple of Shanghai Restaurant is one long name to type! Sherman organized this food bloggers’ dinner with Kim and Degan (and their respective friends) also present.  While the main … Continue reading →

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