Xmas dinner

[jayhay]

I'd be interested in hearing about restaurant dining options on Christmas day. Any ideas as to what is open & recommended, in & around Vancouver?

[SBonner]

According to Opentable:

Here are your options: O'Doul's, Figmint, Elixir, and Maurya are open on Xmas day.

SB

[Sam Salmon]

Most Indian and Chinese places are open.

[Chef Fowke]

I had dinner at the Sutton Place Hotel a few years ago. The best $45 I ever spent. Really well done; and very busy ~ but not crowded.

[canucklehead]

I am perhaps hijacking this thread a little - but I just found out that JN&Z is taking orders for smoked hams for pick up on Xmas eve (so it will be warm and juicy) - $45 bone in, and should serve about 20 people. A suckling pig will set you back $165 but will feed 30 to 35 people. The idea of a smoked suckling pig for Xmas eve brings a tear to my eye.

If you want to bring a Hong Kong touch to the proceedings - stick some flashing red LED's into the eyes - a very popular decorative flourish in HK.

Edited December 11, 2007 by canucklehead (log)

[twinkienic]

If you want to bring a Hong Kong touch to the proceedings - stick some flashing red LED's into the eyes - a very popular decorative flourish in HK.

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Is that true? Do any of the restaurants here decorate the dish like that? Mmm... suckling pig...

That reminds me of a friend's wedding banquet at Shiang Garden. There was a "parade" of the 1st course, that was led by one of the servers carrying a giant goblet filled with flashing LED balls. Is that a typical HK flourish also? None of us had ever seen that before!

[canucklehead]

An update on the JN&Z smoked ham. A definite winner!

Made to order - the ham is smoked for 18hrs - the result is lightly smoked, good cure flavor - but it is lush with porky flavours. Very moist and juicy.

Great the next day warmed a little with chutney.

[eatbc]

Where can I get a real day-after-christmas turkey sandwich, y'know, with stuffing and cranberry sauce, maybe some gravy?

I had a wonderful dinner with a special someone who doesn't eat meat, so it was salmon, plus the usual christmas-type side dishes, but now I'm craving that turkey feeling.

I'm guessing it's boxing day or nothing.

Any suggestions?

[maxmillan]

The Hilton at Metrotown serves a Christmas brunch buffet and a dinner buffet on Xmas for those who are interested next year. They have a slightly differest set of selection for the two meals but the dinner sounds wonderful with seafood included.

Reservation is highly recommended.

[quattroporte]

Where can I get a real day-after-christmas turkey sandwich, y'know, with stuffing and cranberry sauce, maybe some gravy?

I had a wonderful dinner with a special someone who doesn't eat meat, so it was salmon, plus the usual christmas-type side dishes, but now I'm craving that turkey feeling.

I'm guessing it's boxing day or nothing.

Any suggestions?

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Tomato Cafe (when it used to be on Cambie) used to do the best, just-like-home turkey sandwich (no gravy). They had it on the menu year-round because of its popularity. If your craving still persists today, give them a call at their Kits location.

[jchaput]

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Edited December 27, 2007 by jchaput (log)

[Feedbag]

Canucklehead, what/where is JN&Z? Haven't been here in a while, so could be forgetting an obvious abbreviation...

Thanks!

I had my usual fresh free-range bird from Cioffi's, which, as always, was excellent, although it seemed a little pricier this year ($50 before tax for a 14 pounder). Would like to try something different next year, so am interested in the ham.

[canucklehead]

Canucklehead, what/where is JN&Z? Haven't been here in a while, so could be forgetting an obvious abbreviation...

Thanks!

I had my usual fresh free-range bird from Cioffi's, which, as always, was excellent, although it seemed a little pricier this year ($50 before tax for a 14 pounder). Would like to try something different next year, so am interested in the ham.

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I don't know what J N & Z stands for - but here's there address:

J N & Z Deli

1729 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4A4

Telephone : 604-251-4144

They are just north of first avenue on the west side of Commercial street. It is a great smoke house to visit. Go in and have a chat with them on pre-ordering (they are very friendly). I think that's its available year round.

The ham is warm when you pick it up - but it is unglazed (if you go for that sort of thing).

[Knightafter]

N & Z are for Natalie and Zoka

J is for their last name

[Feedbag]

Thank you very much. I will indeed check 'em out.