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Culinary Memories of Growing up in Winnipeg:
Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Kielbasa, Meatballs on a weekly basis (at least).
Jeannie's Bakery cakes for any occasion, and bringing them to relatives in California in the summer.
Getting ice cream from BDI, walking the footbridge, slapping mosquitos.
Fries and gravy from JJ's/Juniors.
Late night burgers ("Nips") at Salsbury House.
Burgers at Kelekis' on Main St.
Really good pickles and sandwiches from Garry's Deli.
Thinking the whole world ate like this.
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It surprises me as well that this thread isn't more contentious.
While we're here, I'm gonna throw in that "Nacho's" is my 2nd most despised common menu grammatical error. (Lose extra points for throwin' a "t" after the "a".)
Odds are when you see that, the nachos ain't so good.
k.
PS- For the record, my most despised is the ubiquitous "Ceasar" (salad or cocktail).
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Back a few years, Lou's up on W. Broadway used to do great nachos. Lots of toppings and multi-layered (something very important). When you finished up, there was still a ton of toppings on the plate. Tatlow's on 4th also does a decent batch, although their salsa is too smokey.
's all I got.
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Benny's Bagels on Broadway has them or at least they did 6 months ago.
Yep, they have 2 kinds in fact. "Old School", with rock salt and a lashing of mustard and a "BC Pretzel" with roasted garlic bits and Asiago crumbled on top. And no, I don't know why that makes it a "BC" pretzel. They're served warm and are pretty tasty.
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Yesterday we went to Cafe Artigiano on Hastings where I had a wicked Leek/Onion/Goat Cheese/Pancetta Tart with a (needless to say) incredible latte. I forget what my wife had because I was so consumed with my own food.
The night before, we ordered in from Panago, who we feel are the most high-end of the low-end pizza places. The Mediterranean Veggie pizza is awesome, with thin crust (requested), Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, baby spinach, red peppers, mozza and feta. Of all the biggies, Panago's yer best bet- I swear.
Before that it was (oh, boy) Swiss Chalet with my parents in Edmonton. I had the Messy Chicken Sandwich ( from website; Our fresh Rotisserie Chicken is piled high between two slices of bread and smothered with Swiss Chalet gravy. Served with Fresh Cut Fries and fresh vegetables.).
Secretly, between you and me, it was juicy, seasoned very well and dee-licious.
I feel so lowbrow.
k.
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The cafe at the Vancouver Art Gallery is great. The food is fine, but the setting is incredible, particularly on sunny days. A big patio (Robson-facing but set back)with music piped in, a decent beer and wine selection, and the feeling of being on a leisurely holiday. It's quite charming and a nice urban getaway on hectic days.
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My favourite is The British Butcher Shoppe in North Van. My wife did a story on bacon (real bacon) in Vancouver some years back for Angela at The Georgia Straight and found the place to be quite notable and good. On that note, if you drop by you must buy the bacon that he cures himself in a variety of styles.
k.
ps- thinking about it, he may not have steaks. sorry, just got excited. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... bacon.
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I'm gonna second the stand on the SE corner of Robson & Burrard across from Virgin with all of the excellent toppings and sauces. Recent New York trips have been generally disappointing (hot dog-wise of course), a boiled hot dog on a whiter-than-white bun with condiment options of ketchup and (wait for it...) mustard!
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It certainly did not have that strange aftertaste that a McDonald's shake has, you know, that you can still taste 1 hour later.
Yeah Neil, I seem to recall never being able to get through a McDonald's shake before the cup gets ultra sweaty and starts breaking down right in your hands. But the "flavour" sure lingers...
We are SO gonna get in trouble for getting off-topic!
k.
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He was too stupid to answer most of them but I'm guessing that's due to lack of experience as he looked like he just came out of high school.
Harsh!! I hadn't realized I was "stupid" before I'd gained some decent wine knowledge.
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Kurtisk,
Agreed, but where is the value in a 3 course @ $100, thats $60 entree and $25 app, $15 dessert
Menus like this discourage people from ordering and put pressure on them to go big. Quite frankly, Feenies is a better deal in that regard.
Again, TOTALLY! And that's what I would do. But sometimes, that $60 breaking point could be the difference in your budget, y'know? And IF you could still go to a restaurant that you've been dying to go to, then why not go for it?
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Kurtisk,
I understand where you are coming from but I do not see Lumiere as a place to just go for a nice dinner with friends.
It's an experience.
Oh, for sure!
BUT- If certain people can't afford the all-out tasting menu but can afford an alternative menu provided, I don't see any valid reason that they shouldn't be able to enjoy a restaurant's experience. If there is an option for someone on a budget to enjoy a high-end restaurant's experience, I think they should be able to enjoy their experience nonetheless.
I don't think that the experience should solely be for those on the highest budget, and obviously Lumiere feels the same way...
k
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I don't understand why anyone making the journey to Lumiere from a far would go to all the trouble just to have 3 course. Makes no sense to me.
My thinking is that not everyone (for example: myself) has a ton of money to spend on a nice dinner. If I'm going out for a dinner that's in the $100s, then a $60 difference (per couple) is quite substantial. Realistically, that's a week of groceries for us.
k.
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Hi Dylan,
Great points. For some reason, knowing your name does kinda help. It's irrelevant to me if I actually know (of) the person, but I do feel that people are more likely to be candid if their name is out there. I have chosen a public medium-high-profile occupation that puts me out there to the mercy of those that feel the need to comment on anything I do during my work day, here on a public domain. If people are callin' me out, I'd like to know who's saying it.
People who are anonymous on discussion boards have no personal rep to tarnish (if only their good name), and therefore have nothing to lose. In many aspects of life, those with nothing to lose can be the most dangerous.
And Dylan is a super cool name. Better than my dumb-ass name that gets spelled wrong 90% of the time.
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Are we too soft? Good thread.
Here's my take:
Sure we're generally known to be quite passive in print and on-line media here in town, but I certainly don't think its harmful. I don't see the benefit in micro-critiquing or downright trashing a place on these boards as being productive, if the goal is to 'help' the restaurant improve. Ideally if you approach the manager or owner personally, a problem will be rectified and your issue will have been resolved through personal contact, therefore accomplishing your goal.
I see this board as one for enthusiasts of food. Ideally we share things that we enjoy and would like others to take part in. I am 10 times more likely to go to a place because it's spoken well of around here, way more than I would avoid a place because it's getting trashed. Particularly if the sharks and jackals are circling.
Also, if harsh critics are accountable, then I have no beef. It's difficult, however, to put stock in the opinion of someone who won't even tell us their name.
Some people are spiteful by nature, and it's a good thing to always keep that in mind.
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In the late '90s, the E & E Black Pepper Shiraz was makin' the rounds. I haven't seen it in a while but you may want to follow it up...
k
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Went to White Spot today for the first time in years, we shared a BC Burger (Bacon/Cheddar) and their 'Chicken Veronica Salad' which had greens, grilled chicken, red grapes and a balsamic dressing. The dressing could of used a bit more zing, but whatever... All in all, we needed a quick satisfying bite and it delivered.
At Benny's Bagels the other day I had a Reuben on their Focaccio bagel and it was very very good. I'm gonna say that again even; it was very very good! Good wad of sauerkraut, smoky meat and a hell of a juicy pickle. Sleeves of draft beer are $2.75 there, park yourself on their leafy patio and you're laughing!
Dre tossed me the Fillet mignon alsacein (beef tenderloin, soft munster cheese, sunchoke confit & fava bean ragout) and the Thon grillé libanais (grilled tuna, parsley & mint tabouli, with cumin, and smoked aubergine) at Chambar the other day, capped off with a Cooper's Sparking Ale which brought back many Australian memories. As always- Chambar kicks ass, but you already knew that didn't you?
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It's the south side. Il Ducato, I believe, was the former tenant.
Apparently it's some sort of Elwood's/Nevermind/Five Point spinoff.
There's not much choice at that end of Fourth as far as latter evening libations are concerned (Bimini's anyone?), I look forward to more options, if anything else.
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I wish I knew Yoo was closin' the place down, I'd have gone for a Last Supper. She's always been so great and hospitable, knowing just when to bring extra raita when the spices were making me sweat.
Best of luck Yoo! I'm sure she'll do great with whatever her new chapter entails!
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Yes, Marta and Winston are dear, dear people and kudos to them for filling a niche, making people happy, and supplying great hearty passion-filled food to folks who use it for guests or otherwise.
Pan-o-Pan are our friends and neighbours and we're extremely fortunate to have them in the 'hood!
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There's a bunch of new/upcoming restaurant details (which also includes the Gianni news) at CityFood.com today...
k.
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In reverse order:
Budgie's Burritos at Kingsway & 8th has pretty much been our staff cafeteria since it opened. Very generous portions, but bright and fresh food for sure! I always go for the Tofurkey Sausage in whichever burrito I get. As a carnivore, I don't usually like the 'fake meats', but in a pinch- always go for the sausage.
Kiwi Pie Company on Robson provided us with a sack o' pies last week (Butter Chicken, Thai Red Curry, Chicken and Ham Hock, Steak and Ale). They were damn tasty and more filling than their size seemed to suggest. Will definitely keep a few in the freezer. BTW, anyone tried Cassis' new cook-at-home fare yet?
Finally got around to Adesso, nice to see Travis whom I worked with in the old Cin Cin days. It's been a while since I've done an all-out 3 course lunch, but the Arugula/Gorgonzola/Pecan salad was a nice entry, my Braised Rib Pasta w/ Gremolata was everything I'd hoped it would be and the Lemon Tart with Raspberry Sorbetto was a great finish, the carmelized basket it came in worked very well.
[YWG] Why you should visit Winnipeg
in Western Canada: Dining
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Yes. Polish/Ukrainian backround, in a very Jewish part of Garden City. As far as I can recall, we were the only non-Jewish family on my street.
Well, us and the Wongs. I believe they were Chinese.
k.
PS- I forgot Gondola Pizza and Marigold for Chinese Food.