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c'hi has a private room that's also a karaoke bar. i believe it seats about 25 people.
not quite a room, but parkside has a private booth that seats about 6-8 people in the back.
*edited for my engrish
Oh, I remember that from when it was Delilah's. It wasn't a karaoke bar then, just very plush and decadent. Loved going there with FB and friends. I think I mentioned Bacchus as having a smoke friendly lounge possibly before, however, it seems that room may have changed to a private room. Don't know for sure, but I'm sure other's here may know how to advise accordingly.
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Is a Bentley worth it?
Depends on who's answering. This is not a meal for those short of pocket. Is it worth it? To those who pay, clearly yes.
Ah, as usual, I probably haven't explained my thoughts sufficiently. Of course it is not a meal for all, but the definition of short of pocket is most likely defined by the ratio of our income versus our expenses. Short of pocket, as mentioned, means that most of us couldn't possibly afford a tenth of the price, and usually that includes more than just one of us. For a couple, which is at least the norm, that would be two G's!! There are many of us who appreciate great cuisine, and dream of returning to places that they could frequent before the family expenses. Those of us who appreciate what good cuisine is, as opposed to pre-fab, marketed, pretty much guaranteed specification perfect. However. do you really think those that can afford this event truely think it is worth it, in a culinary appreciation sense (not including wine, which if that was the intention, should have been described as such), or is it an event at which to prove that one can pay, to be seen and hopefully have their pic published in various publications. Actually, in retrospect, I guess for other reasons than culinary, it might be worth it, for those who want to see and be seen. It just seems kind of, IDK, ostentatious, unless there is a viable contribution to some sort of worthy cause, whatever that might be, as long as it is worthy.
Hopefully one of us regular folk, will attend, and supply all the details.
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In CityFood tonight.Yesterday I was amused to receive an email in reaction to the $1,000 price tag for a seat at Rob Feenie’s upcoming dinner at Lumière restaurant with famous American Chef Charlie Trotter (as listed in our calendar for November 18), which read as follows:
Air fare to Chicago - $500,
Hotel room (2 sharing) - $100,
Dinner at Charlie Trotter's restaurant - $400,
Skipping Feenie’s overpriced egofest in favor of the real thing..........Priceless.
pretty harmless, and then...
The jet-lagged, let’s-just-get-through-this behaviour displayed by Mr. Trotter on one of his past Rob Feenie-sponsored trips to Vancouver displayed a disconnected, unappreciative attitude and was a great disappointment to those in the audience who had made an effort to come out and see him.Previous incidents of an insouciant, careless manner towards other generously paid private functions by Trotter have also been documented in the American press.
Obviously Mr. Trotter is aware that his fame is a commodity that others will try to utilize for their own agendas, and no doubt the man has a lot on his plate, but for the customers … anyone who is willing to pay that much for a forkful of a superchef’s cooking is hoping to satisfy much more than his appetite for a good meal.
Please discuss.
A few comments, unprofessional as they may be:
- Extremely expensive
- I tried very hard to search out any info on this event in days prior to this, could not find anything. One of the bigger questions of mine, why is Lumiere's site so out of date? Not good for PR. Even trying to access it through the Relais site was not effective, no information on the event was posted there. Being the posted price, one would think it could be an international attraction?
- although we understand the history between R.F. and C.T., is the expense truely justified? Especially wondering after trying to find info, reading the latest and for never really knowing much of C.T. exploits in the last few years except for the glam mags and O., it's other chef's that would interest me. Their names don't come to mind right now, perhaps because they weren't highly published/advertised, but there are others that have expertise more in tune to today, are there not?
- of course the wines should be excellent, but, honestly, does wine define the cuisine? Cuisine should hold it's own, and be priced accordingly as far as the chef's offerings go. Not everyone can partake of the alcoholic beverages or want to, but many enjoy and are interested in fine cuisine. Lets hope that the event is described for what it is and what it is worth.
To sum it all up, I'm not quite sure if it's worth the cost, or even if it would be the best experience for the up and coming chefs. Sure, it would be a thrill, but is C.T. the one they would really admire and wish to emaluate? idk.... just musing.
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There's a Tojo's thread here
Tsunami as mentioned is laughable-and that's being polite about it-avoid at all costs.
Close to downtown is a favourite of mine
Very inventive - read lines: Tojo - Tsunami - Fish Market; laughable, well, yes especially for aspiring sushi editor in waiting.
You are The One, right?
May the tobiko be with you!
Chef Suave
PS- do you sign your >critique< or you just write whatever and hide in the park?
Best of all
Chef Suave
feeling out of the loop here.O.G. is special to me, we had our after wedding vows meal there on a lovely sunny evening.
Passed by the Robson one millions of times.
Tojo's, still saving up for.
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Glad you posted, the waffles sound great(as does the juice!). Usually go by there later in the day, but haven't necessarily eaten yet. Do you know if they discontinue serving the waffles at a certain time?
Hmmm... well I hope I haven't spoken out of turn; I haven't been there in a while, but I've always had the waffles in the AM. I sure hope they still have them!!!
No problem, you haven't. Great to read recommendations for E.V., and I'll have the juice anyway, if I'm too late for the waffles. Looking forward to reading more of your posts!
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I suggest you go to the Fairmont restaurant - they pack plane meals to go. And they aren't plain.
Do you know what they are offering?
They used to do an excellent Japanese-style breakfast, with salmon, rice and miso soup, but last year it had been taken off the menu.
I like to keep the theme Asian aboard JAL for the endless hot sake pour.
God, I hope they still offer hot sake.
They offer pretty much the norm as far as off-site eaten catering goes now, from my inquiries, as opposed to their past more interesting choices. Items that wouldn't spoil if not contained in the appropriate temperature, etc. No sushi, and I didn't hear salmon as one of the lunch or breakfast choices; the items I heard were the typical choices for safe cuisine if you know what I mean. Being that they are packed in a bag for you to carry on, no cooling packs involved, etc., and the state of lawsuits these days, I can understand why. However, I'm sure they are of the best quality. I obtained the direct phone number that you may dial to get the details yourself: (604) 248 - 3278 (I must say, everyone I talked to were very professional, friendly and helpful, kudo's to the Fairmont staff (nope, I don't work there.
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I wasn't going to recommend Juicy Lucy's at 1420 Commercial cuz there's only one breafast item I've ever had there, but while we're on the subject of waffles...
Their waffles are whole-grain (yeah, I know), but extremely light, tender and not the least bit gritty. They're served with whipped butter, whipped cream, blackberries, strawberries and kiwis, and I definitely think they're worth a try. It's not much of a restaurant, just a couple of tables inside and a couple more outside.
I order a carrot, apple and ginger juice to go with (I call it 'adam, eve and lilith').
Glad you posted, the waffles sound great(as does the juice!). Usually go by there later in the day, but haven't necessarily eaten yet. Do you know if they discontinue serving the waffles at a certain time?
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Hi there,
OK, I have been lurking here for about a year, so it's about time I "came out".
Nice to read your post, welcome.
Delilah's: I don't know what's with marking the items you want on the menu - never seen that before.They've done that for years, from when they were at the location now occupied by Parkside, one of their unique aspects.
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Oh yeah, Blue Fox is awesome. Mr Cat and I took the HeliJet over to Victoria two winters ago as part of his Xmas pressie. I searched online for Victoria's best breakfasts and the Blue Fox came up. The HeliJet shuttle guy was nice enough to veer off his regular route and drop us there.
I had this vision of the helicopter hovering down over the restaurant, then you and Mr. Cat jump out and run into the restaurant.
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How about this:
Paul's Place Restaurant and Omelettery
2211 Granville Street - (604) 737-2857
...... This is the place for all day breakfast. Paul Van Werkhoven, ex Gladys, is inventive, his menu is eclectic and innovative and you can do lots of things with it....
I haven't been for awhile, but have really enjoyed it in the past.
You'll find it included on this list as well as some other ideas, not only breakfast.
Malheureusement, cayenne, I'll have to respectfully disagree with you on this one. The omelettes that I've tried at Paul's Place were rather uninspired and greasy relative to others I've had in the city. Come to think of it, the coffee there was especially bad and I wasn't really that fond of the vibe. Who knows, perhaps my visits were on off days, perhaps chalk it up to personal preference. But I'd rather breakfast/brunch elsewhere.
On a more positive note, have you tried Aurora Bistro?
No problem Mooshmouse, I respect your opinion. As well, it has been over a year and half since we were there. I thought it might be worth mentioning though because of Paul Van Werkhoven, ex Gladys, and the OP had mentioned Gladys. It was always super busy there then too (on weekends), was Seb's open then yet? (we had a late breakfast at Seb's about a month or so ago). The crowd at Pauls was quite varied on the weekend, I could see it and the possible vibe being quite different on weekdays.
Then again, we also ate at Locus in the past, but it's been a very long time too since we've been. It certainly had character, and the food was pretty good, in it's off beat way. Hey, there's always Bons on Broadway, can't beat the price!
No, we haven't had the pleasure of trying Aurora Bistro yet, it certainly is on my wish list.
ETA Mooshmouse, I meant to ask, did you ever have the opportunity to try the first Gladys?
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I think I first got really serious about weekend breakfasts when I was going to school at UVic many years ago. Every Sunday morning was brunch at pagliacci's.
Ah, I loved that place.
on the south side of the street, which I think was called Gladys'.and I loved this place too!
unfortunately true.I know they moved across the street to, I believe, the location that eventually became Pastis. And I guess they over-extended themselves with the costs of the move and the reno on the new space. Anyway, they weren’t in the new spot very long before they closed.How about this:
Paul's Place Restaurant and Omelettery
2211 Granville Street - (604) 737-2857
...... This is the place for all day breakfast. Paul Van Werkhoven, ex Gladys, is inventive, his menu is eclectic and innovative and you can do lots of things with it....
I haven't been for awhile, but have really enjoyed it in the past.
You'll find it included on this list as well as some other ideas, not only breakfast.
I personally do like Wazubeez Cafe on Commercial Drive, just off of 1st Avenue as well, for breakfast/brunch and other meals.
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Yes those are the ones-excellent flavour lotsa bite.
There are some drying as I speak-dunno if it'll work as they are somewhat 'meaty' but at that price making a Ristra isn't all that risky.
Good to know, thanks. Ristra idea sounds great, let us know how it works out.
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A five minute cab ride over the Burrard Bridge will land you at the counter of Sado San at Octopus's Garden on Cornwall Avenue. Fresh, lively, and a terrific host--and at about half the cost of Tojo. This is our neighbourhood sushi bar, but it stacks up well to the 400 others now available across the city.
Oh yes! How could I forget about Octopus Garden.
1995 Cornwall Avenue - (604) 734-8971
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Dragon roll is one of my favorite
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What a great presentation, so cute!
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Most likely were these ones? I saw them at Donald's Market on Commercial Drive, a couple of days ago, but didn't buy them. Next time. I'd love to hear what SS thought of them after eating them (if they were the same as the link). OT, that market is great! Oh, and, at the Asian stores (Rice World, T&T, etc., they have styro plates (3.5" x 6"???) of Thai chili's, gosh there must be about 25 each? approx. on the plate, for around $1.00 ... seemed like the amount/price ratio was more than fair. At Drive Organics they had organic chili peppers, grown in BC IIRC, for .19 each.
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this might be a possiblity? or at least they may be able to guide you in the right direction.
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Took Mrs. Cookie and the 2 crumbs to Diner last evening, pre-football in the 'den'.
At 5:00pm we were the sole occupants, which was fine for them as there was still lots of mise taking place. The service was very relaxed and personable, as well as effusive about all the menu items. One of the brews (Red Devil?) was not available, so we plumped for the Fire Truck Amber, from the vats of Mark James. Fabulous ale, very well balanced, with a vanilla-orange note playing counterpoint to a mellow hopiness. Great drinking for an overcast fall evening.
M.C. and I shared a Fig and Onion tart to start, which was more galette than tart. A freshly baked, very thin pastry base had a generous smear of sweet onion, several fresh fig slices, sprinkle of fresh rosemary and crumbled mild goat cheese. The topping may have benefitted from being heated ensemble for a moment, but that's not a criticism, so much as a reflection on my own "common-heat-for-common-food" fussiness.
Crumb #1 had Fettucine Carbonara, and polished off the whole bowl of lightly coated al dente pasta. Not a lot of sauce in evidence, but that's a common theme at Diner. Crumb #2 went for grilled cheese, a dish he has vast experience with and appetite for. The only stumble of the evening was the burnt exterior to said sandwich. Hey! its got to be easy getting this one right, but for some reason they didn't bother replacing it. (we didn't ask them to, but would expect that conscientious staff not let something like that see the light of day) Over cooked deep fried curly fries, from the McCain's bag, and a nice cole slaw spiked with grated apple completed the plate.
M.C. chose Chicken Schnitzel, which was coated with an eggy dredge instead of the usual flour/egg/breadcrumb combo. Succulent chicken breast, spatzle and chard combined well. I like the lightness the egg batter gives delicate white meat - a very smart pairing.
My lamb shank was great. The moisture was provided by the sweet braising vegetables smothered over the top of a falling-off-the-bone shank that was sitting on a bed of baked Hubbard squash. The pepperiness of the sliced chard leaf was a perfect foil to the rich squash compote.
I'm not a big dessert fan, but I'll return many times if the chocolate souffle is a menu staple. Wow! What impressed me was the confidence of the baker putting a dollop of whipped cream on top of the souffle. The texture is smooth, the structure delicate, but it still had the strength to hold the cream. Top marks also to the cheesecake.
This is minimalist food, in the main executed well, in spare space that will become a neighbourhood favourite. Don't expect saucing, garnishing or frou frou, the prices don't allow for that. I hope the crowds build slowly, as the staff still need to get the measure of the room.
John
Such a well written review, beautifully worded. Sounds very professional, column worthy. Looking forward to the opportunity to check this new place out.
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Take a look back on page 12, makanmakan first posted in a string of four, on October 18th.
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Griffins at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Service was very good and enjoyable. The one thing I notice about Griffins is that the waiters are not 20-something year olds and full of energy. They're generally middle aged and relaxed, and it gives Griffins an atmosphere you don't see in many restaurants anymore.
I'd venture a guess that the reason is called a union, most likely Local 40 to be exact. Pretty good job security and wages at a nice job site, certainly wouldn't encourage a high turnover rate or burnout.
I remember seeing much the same at the Delta hotel by the river at YVR, at the Pier restaurant, before they changed it to the Elephant & Castle,
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Going further down Broadway you could go to Martini's
They recently reopened after doing some very lovely renovations. Very nice indeed. They never seem to have much mention here, and they are definitely not high end dining, but they are deserving of some praise. Good, reasonably (very reasonably) priced food, and not just pizza; very fair priced beverages, including microbrews on tap and great staff. And now, it looks great too.
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Not that the food and wine won't be great , but to put it into a league of 1000 dollars a person is pretty lofty. With a high price tag comes high expectations ......
Absolutely!
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Since Andrew mentioned they don't have a website, could I impose on you to post the street address and possibly the hours/days of operation if you know? TIA
hhmm... It's 11:30pm and I'm already in my pyjamas. If not, I'll be more than happy to run downstairs and asked.
Thanks so much Yummy! And, thanks for the heads up re cash too!!
Thank you privatejet as well.
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Tonight we ventured the long distance across the street from our place to try Diner tonight with a neighbour friend. Have to say that I agree with the above positive remarks about the place. It's cozy but stylish, kind of like the food.
Since Andrew mentioned they don't have a website, could I impose on you to post the street address and possibly the hours/days of operation if you know? TIA
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Aw shucks, thanks for letting me know! P.C. froze, so I clicked on A.R. again, should've checked. I'll plead with Daddy-A to delete one I guess.
Thanks for posting the phone number.
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Bully for you for beating the local Richmond expert, Keith Talent, to the punch.
Do they have a website ? I think I will be out in that direction soon and might need a place to dine with family.
Cheers
Neil
I think they must have just opened very very recently, I can't find a phone number even on line (haven't tried the verbal 411 version), let alone a website. However, it is just down the road, about a block or so and around the corner from his fave dim sum place, so perhaps he might give it a look see and let you know what he thinks.
Senova Bitch?
in Western Canada: Dining
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Interesting, but seems over priced, even for the location. If not priced in that manner, the cuisine choice would probably entice a wider range of clientale, thus ensuring a greater recommendation.
RESTRICTED MENU (over 16? Nope….)
“Cocas” Pizzetas with Arugula, Tomato and Fresh Prawns $ 16
Pairing
“Horchata” Almond Milkshake
”Prego Pequeno” Grilled Beef Tenderloin Patty with Pommes Frites $ 15
Pairing
“Henry the Navigator” Lemon Grass Tea
Really over priced pizza or burger, except of course maybe for the Kerrisdale crowd. But, if you are anywhere near the age of 16 and raised in the manner suggested by the menu, would you not expect a far more interesting menu than a shrimp, tomato and spinach pizza with a glass of milk spiked w/ almond extract or a burger and fries with herbal tea? We share much more interesting and delicious cuisine with our young one, but not at that price. I'd be more impressed if they had posted mini portions of the regular menu's for the younger crowds. JMHO.
oh, and because of executing an internet search of Senova Manny's, I wonder, isn't there anybody who researches these sort of things before the name and relative information of a business is established?