Oakley

Jerry_A and I were at the French Laundry two summers ago. It was amazing! As for wine, we had three glasses that totalled $52US (we were there for the food, not the wine - so all I can remember is that I had one glass of Sauternes and Jerry_A had one glass of white and one glass of red, not sure what they were and they're not listed individually on the bill). I would expect that prices have gone up a bit since then. One thing we learned while there (don't laugh ), Napa Valley water is delicious! When given the choice of imported still, imported sparkling, or Napa Valley's finest, we originally opted for imported still. The smell and the flavour were so strong that we could not enjoy our food. So despite the embarrassment, we switched to the regular water after the first course which proved to be much less of a distraction. While you're in the area, don't miss the Bouchon Bakery. Also if you have time for a burger, the WESTERN BACON BLUE RING at Taylor's Refresher (www.taylorsrefresher.com) beats anything in Vancouver. Have a fun trip! Can't wait to read your review (and hopefully see some pictures).

Earl's has a location at Robson & Bute and they've recently had a renovation...but could it be $2.1 million???

Quote from the Feenie's brunch menu: "Eggs benny served on a croissant with hollandaise sauce, choice of : lobster $18, smoked salmon $12, or ham $10" The croissant is so buttery and rich. They are generous with the tender chunks of lobster (as opposed to chewy as many other places seem to serve their lobster). A perfect amount of hollandaise...not drowning and not dry. Also served with a roasted tomato. All in all, it is brunch perfection! I love it. (and for those of you Vancouver e-gullet regulars...no, I do not work there, nor do I even work in the restaurant industry...I am just a food-lover!)

I find the Feenie's bunch can sometimes be a little TOO good-looking for their own good. I do not enjoy the air of superiority that most of them convey as they greet (or rather fail to greet) at the front door. The Lumiere Tasting Bar is much more inviting in this respect. Love the food though, especially the lobster benedict and the braised short ribs.

I'm a local and have never heard the Wedgewood referred to as 'the Wedgie'. I had to read further to see Bacchus to know what you were talking about. Am I the only one? By the way, Bacchus serves the most delicious Lavender Earl Grey tea. Definitely worth a stop for tea-lovers like me. Looking forward to your reviews to follow...

Feenie's has a version of this burger for $44.