For my boyfriend's birthday, he specifically requested Italian food. Luckily for us, Claudio's Ristorante—an Italian restaurant in Vancouver that had been sitting on my Google Maps list for ages—finally got its moment to shine! Given the high ratings online, I worried about showing up without a reservation and being disappointed, ...
When it comes to Korean cuisine, one of the most iconic dishes is Korean fried chicken. One day, on a whim, I remembered passing by a place called 350 F Chicken while driving. With its impressive rating on Google Maps and being listed among the recommended spots for Korean fried ...
One of Vancouver’s most famous Italian restaurants is Anton's Pasta Bar. Located on Hastings Street in Burnaby, this restaurant consistently draws long lines during dinner and weekends, rain or shine. Curiosity about its popularity led us to visit during an off-peak time to see if it lived up to the ...
When talking about Greek cuisine, Mediterranean dishes are renowned for their health benefits. A colleague mentioned a fantastic Greek food on Hastings Street - SOCRATES in the Heights. Since I live nearby, I often pass by this place, and it's usually not too crowded, probably due to their focus being ...
Nuvola Gelato & Dolci is a hidden Italian ice cream in Hastings, Vancouver, radiating authentic Italian charm. The owner, originally from Milan, has brought the flavors of Italian pastries and coffee culture to Vancouver. The shop is small with just one row of seating, making it ideal for takeout. It’s ...
Chez Christophe – This Vancouver café is well-known on social media for its Croissant Cube. Since it’s close to us, we’ve visited several times. Aside from the Croissant Cube, their coffee and chocolates are also outstanding. The café has a bright, minimalist interior, making it an ideal spot for working ...
When people think of Taiwan, one of the first things that comes to mind is beef noodle. After moving to Vancouver, I tried many beef noodle spots but couldn’t find a good one—until a friend recommended No. 1 Beef Noodle. I quickly realized I’d been missing out! I've been back ...
North King Noodle House is a recently opened Chinese food on Hastings street in Vancouver. The site was once home to a longstanding Chinese restaurant that unfortunately had to close due to poor management. However, this space soon found new life as North King Noodle House. Since I live nearby, ...
I heard from a friend about Just Pizza in Vancouver, a unique sourdough pizza. With such high Google ratings, I decided to give it a try. Located on Kingsway, parking was a bit tricky, but fortunately, we arrived during off-peak hours, so we didn’t have to wait long to order. ...
The Old Spaghetti Factory is a chain of Italian restaurants known for its vintage decor and affordable meals. This time, we met up with friends at the New Westminster location. Since it was dinner time, we had about a 10 minute wait before being seated. The interior is filled with ...
