Usagi Sweets on Oak Street is run by Moeno and her Japanese mother who used to have another commercial kitchen at another location previously. The treats at the bottom shelf are gluten-free. The round cupcake-shaped desserts have a chewy texture and they are not too sweet. My favorite dessert among the selection I tried is the…
Month: January 2019
The Old Spaghetti Factory, Gastown
It was quite a hike from our downtown hotel to Gastown but it was our entertainment to get a higher figure for the pedometer every day so we explored this neighborhood that’s a National Historic Site of Canada. (It has a different vibe in the daytime than the last time I came here on a…
Exploring Vancouver in Water Taxis
If you don’t mind walking for exercise, it’s easy to get around Vancouver via buses, trains, and water taxis (Aqua Bus and False Creek Ferries)! False Creek Ferries also offers sightseeing cruises. This is a fun way of exploring the city. Just bring a lightweight umbrella and shoes with good nonslip rubber soles. This is…
Elysian Coffee and Ernest Ice Cream, Vancouver
There’s some good coffee across St. Paul Hospital’s Lights of Hope, downtown Vancouver. It’s Elysian Coffee on Burrard and Helmcken They also have Vancouver’s famous Ernest Ice Cream but be warned, it comes in a recyclable one pint size only. For a green effort to encourage recycling, if you bring the jar back, you get $1 off…
Mink Chocolates, Vancouver
Award-winning Mink Chocolates are preservative-free artisan chocolate bars made in small batches with Belgian chocolate. Among their many interesting flavors they have are Fountain of Youth (with blueberries and goji berries) No Grumpy (organic espresso) Open In Case Of Emergency (Kentucky Bourbon and fresh mint in chocolate ganache) PB Wannabe (almond butter and organic grape…
Cafe Crepe, Downtown Vancouver
The lines to this restaurant on Robson Street were often long whenever we passed here on the way back to our hotel so one day when there was no line, we got curious to try it. It’s quite nice inside and the open production area for the crepes whets your appetite to have some! It…
Medina Breakfast, Library District Vancouver
“Sustenance.” I love the sign that leads to Medina. Appearing on “Vancouver’s Best Breakfast” and Top Restaurants lists, Medina Cafe serves “Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, connoisseur-savvy coffee and sweet sustenance via the city’s best Belgian waffles.” [Shhh!🤫 You have to try Le Petit Belge’s waffles before you come here which is exactly what we did because the queuing…
Le Petit Belge
While walking around Yaletown, we saw this waffle brunch place, Le Petit Belge. “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A fusion between true authentic Belgian Brussel style waffles and breakfast in a cozy atmosphere. We make people happy” – Le Petit Belge They had savory and dessert waffles along with a selection…
Cactus Club Robson Street, Vancouver
Cactus Club is one of my favorite places to get something to eat. When I’m not monotonously ordering my super favorite Tuna Stack (created by chef rob feenie. ocean wise™ ahi, citrus tamari vinaigrette, nori, sesame, avocado, micro cilantro, wonton chips), I love this fresh Tuna Poke Bowl (sesame ginger ocean wise™ ahi, jasmine rice, mango,…
g (Giovane) Cafe + Eatery + Market
G Cafe + Eatery + Market is located at the ground floor of the Fairmont Waterfront/ Pacific Rim (heart heart Cory Monteith 😢💔). The yellow letter “g” stands for Giovane and everything gourmet. “g celebrates la dolce vita from morning until night.” They serve pastries, paninis, pizzas, pasta, and prepared meals. Wait, shouldn’t this cafe…
BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING 