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Thursday, January 5, 2012

My newest place to eat!


So picture it… January 1st, 2012.  What a better way to bring in the New Year than to have a delicious brunch?.  We sat at home wondering what was open, and decided to go to some local haunts over on Main St.  After getting ready and looking forward to a great meal, we arrived to find that both places were closed.  Good for them!  I hope all of the staff enjoyed the day without people like us interrupting  their hangovers from a well-deserved night of celebration.

Very hungry and in need of some beer, we noticed that The Wallflower was open.  I had never eaten there, but had heard great things from my partner.  So we went across the street and Patrick told me to look at the menu.  I said that I trusted him and that I was too hungry to care. 
I have walked by the façade a couple of times but have always been alone.  I hate eating alone, and reserve that to other less dignified establishments.

We entered, and as I scanned the crowd, found that it was what you would expect on Main St.  It was a fairly diverse group of people enjoying a mid-day out.  A very pleasant waitress greeted us and showed us to our table.  She handed us our menus and asked if we would care for something to drink.  We ordered a beer, and she suggested a pitcher as it was more affordable… So much for New Year’s resolutions for cutting back on the drinking LOL.

Honestly I was taken aback by the menu.  It is rare that there are so many choices for people with dietary restrictions.  I have always been very lucky, knock on wood, to not have to deal with that myself.  I do eat meat but more often than not, I choose vegetarian. 

Anyway, highly recommended spot to try.

 http://www.thewallflowermoderndiner.com/index.html

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Hidden Treasures in Vancouver


So for any of you that know me, I love to eat.  But unfortunately, from working and living around the food industry, I don’t love cooking.  I enjoy making people happy, but being in the kitchen is not my favorite past time.  As a result I tend to eat out a lot.  I enjoy a great atmosphere, good conversations, and most of all…. delicious food.  

Which brings me to today’s post…  I know the owner of this underground restaurant personally, but that has nothing to do with my opinion of the special experience you will have dining here.  She is first of all the most gracious of a hostess.  You are warmly greeted and pampered from start to finish.  The space is absolutely beautiful, and you will have the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy some really delectable foods.
 
It is most refreshing in this day and age, as well as in this city, to find a little place so special.  

http://birdsnestdining.com/

Friday, July 15, 2011

Vancouver Police Museum


Yet another place that has been added to my favourites of the city of Vancouver.  I was looking around online and just happened to stumble upon this by accident.


This is yet another place to go that is fascinating and affordable.  It is located at 240 E Cordova near Main and Hastings.  It is the historic City Morgue and Coroner’s Court from Vancouver’s past. 

Admission
Adults: $7.00
Seniors and Students: $5.00
Family: $20.00 (two adults, two youth under 17)
Children under 6: Free
Historical Society Members: Free

Roedde House Museum

I have officially reached yet another landmark in my life.  I moved to Vancouver 20 years ago and I am still in disbelief.  So I have decided to restart my blog with some of the places that I have grown to love here in this place that I have called home for two decades.  My first posting is actually my most recent favourite place to go in the city which is little known and the best thing is that it is also very affordable.  The day that I went it was a typical rainy day in the rain forest and I miss calculated how long it would take me to get there.

Approaching the house in itself is a rewarding experience.  The house is located at 1415 Barclay Street in the heart of Vancouver’s West End.  It was built in 1893 and has been extensively restored to as close to original condition as possible.  As you wander through the area take note of the amazing trees which were planted at around a hundred years ago.  Surrounding the house you will enjoy other restored heritage homes and a beautiful garden which sets off the house beautifully.  It is admittedly a bit off the beaten path but well worth the effort to get to.

When I finally entered the house I was surprised and comforted at the same time.  We were greeted by our very knowledgeable and gracious host.  She gave us an extensive history of the house, neighbourhood and family.  Well worth the $5 admission for a week day visit.  If you have the privilege to go on a Sunday you can enjoy a tour and tea for a mere $6.  

http://www.roeddehouse.org/