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Soft Peaks Ice Cream Burnaby (Metrotown Area)

June 17, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Popular Gastown-based soft serve parlour, Soft Peaks Ice Cream, opened a second location in Burnaby this past April. The popular dessert spot which opened in 2015 is known for their handcrafted, organic ice cream creations made with Avalon organic milk and creative toppings like locally made honeycomb, Himalayan pink salt and more.

After enjoying dinner at Dinesty on Friday night, we visited Soft Peaks for some dessert. It had been a while (see old post here) since I tried Soft Peaks and I was eager to have some of their soft serve again.

Note: This is not a sponsored post. None of the food in this review was complimentary. This review is done anonymously.

Spacious Location

Soft Peak’s Burnaby location has been reported to be double the size of their Gastown shop. There are a few dining tables near the front of the cafe, bench seating along the wall, and more tables at the back.

Soft Peaks Ice Cream Burnaby Menu

On the menu at Soft Peaks Burnaby are their signature soft-serve creations. The signature creations differ by toppings and syrups but you get to choose your soft serve flavour (classic milk, dark chocolate or twist). The desserts are mostly priced between $6 for a small size and $7-$8 for a regular size. Cups are available for either small or regular, while cones are for regular-sized only.

If you also feeling adventurous, you can also opt to build your own soft serve and customize it with toppings (like yuzu marmalade, red bean, and more) and syrups (like liquid honey, matcha condensed milk and more).

Also available at Soft Peaks Burnaby is an espresso-bar serving Milano Coffee. Their drinks offerings include an Espresso Shot, Americano, Cappuccino, Caffe Latte and Cafe Mocha. A few non-espresso signature drinks are also on the menu: the Strawberry Milk Tea and Black Cube Latte.

Unique to the Burnaby location is the Frissant Ice Cream Sandwich. Created by The Swiss Bakery, the Frissant is somewhere between a fritter and a doughnut. This is sandwiched around the soft serve and syrup of your choice.

What I Tried

I came to Soft Peaks to specifically try the Frissant Ice Cream Sandwich ($6.75) and it did not disappoint! The Frissant Ice Cream Sandwich had previously received unfavourable reviews as customers had complained about the Frissant being “stale.” However, in an Instagram announcement last month, Soft Peaks noted that they improved on the quality of the Frissant.

I can certainly attest that it is wonderfully butter, crispy and flaky. The soft serve did melt rather quickly but Soft Peaks did mention in their Instagram announcement that their soft serves melt faster when served in Frissant Sandwich as compared to when served in a cup or cone.

I went with the original/dark chocolate soft serve twist with a strawberry puree syrup and loved how everything was satisfying but not overly rich and sweet. In all, I very much enjoyed the Frissant Ice Cream Sandwich as compared to the too sugary Churros Ice Cream Sandwich I have had from Hugo’s Churros.

Overall Impression of Soft Peaks Ice Cream Burnaby

It was a solid experience at Soft Peaks and I am looking forward to visiting again soon. I recommend their Frisssant Ice Cream Sandwich and would love to have it again. Rating: 4/5

Soft Peaks Ice Cream Burnaby
Address: 115-4603, Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
Website: softpeaks.ca‎

Mister 2nd Anniversary: Coconut Ice Cream Float

June 15, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Attention ice cream lovers! Artisanal ice cream parlour, Mister, in Yaletown is celebrating their 2nd anniversary with a brand new treat: Coconut Ice Cream Float.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary Coconut Ice Cream Float at a media event.

The Coconut Ice Cream Float is Mister’s coconut ice cream 2.0 served on top a freshly opened young coconut. Customers then have the option to mix the ice cream into the coconut water for a float-like experience. Served with an umbrella, of course, for the ultimate Instagram-worthy photo!

Available for one day only on Saturday, June 16 and priced at $8. The first 50 customers will get one for FREE! The product is limited so come early. Doors open at 1 pm.

Mister Artisan Ice Cream
Address: 1141 Mainland Street, Vancouver BC
Website: madebymister.com‎

New Zenq Matcha Tofu Pudding Parfaits and Drinks

June 8, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

ZenQ BC recently introduced Matcha Tofu Pudding Parfaits and drinks to their menu. Both the parfaits and drinks are available with a soy or brown sugar base.

Disclosure: The food and drinks in this review were complimentary. Opinions are my own.

Matcha Tofu Pudding Parfaits

The Matcha Tofu Pudding Parfaits ($8.90) feature the new purple sweet potato Q ball. It also comes with candied peanuts, pearls, red bean and sweet potato Q balls. The matcha tofu pudding had a nice matcha flavour with a slightly bitter aftertaste; it was also wonderfully smooth and silky. The candied peanuts gave the dessert a nice crunch while the other toppings were nicely chewy.

Matcha Tofu Pudding Drinks

The Matcha Tofu Pudding drinks were also enjoyable. For toppings, these drinks also include red bean and pearls. Priced at $5.30 for a regular size.

Overall Impression

I definitely recommend giving these new Matcha Tofu Pudding beverages and drinks a try. I enjoyed the soy-based versions the most for a more creamier texture. My favourite item was the soy-based Matcha Tofu Pudding Parfait. Rating: 4.5/5

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Happy Hour at Fanny Bay Oyster Bar in Vancouver

June 6, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Located in the Stadium District of Vancouver, Fanny Bay Oyster Bar and Shellfish Market has been around for two years and is a 50-seat restaurant serving lunch, dinner, weekend brunch as well as a full bar and Happy Hour specials. All their seafood is Oceanwise certified and their space features a shellfish market with fresh-caught live, shucked, fresh and frozen oysters, clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp and prawns. Most recently, a few friends and I visited them for Happy Hour.

Note: None of the food nor drinks in this review were complimentary. This review is done anonmously.

Fanny Bay Happy Hour

Happy Hour at Fanny Bay is daily from 3 pm – 6 pm. Oysters are $1.50 each while other snacks include Deep Fried Pickles, Truffle Fries, Fish Tacos, Fried Oysters, Manila Clams, Steamed Mussels and Prawn Cocktail. Wine by the glass is $6.50 and featured draft beer is $5. Below are images of the menu at the time of my visit.

Casual, Lively Setting

Protip: No reservations are accepted for parties less than six people for Happy Hour. Our group of 4 went in right at 3 pm and got a table right away. Fanny Bay is definitely popular for their Happy Hour and the restaurant filled up rather quickly.

What We Tried

For drinks, we got an assortment of wine and beer. As for food, we tried most of the items on the Happy Hour menu including the Fresh Oysters, Deep Fried Oysters, Truffle Fries, Fish Tacos, Manila Clams, and Steamed Mussels.

I thought that the items we tried were a mixed bag in terms of enjoyment; some were good while others were just OK. Some could be done better. I felt that the food was priced on the higher end but such simple dishes.

Fanny Bay Oysters

Priced at $1.50, the oysters were shucked, served raw with lemon and horseradish. A must-try at Fanny Bay.

Steamed Mussels

A dish I would recommend is the Steamed Mussels ($14). These are farmed mussels cooked with white wine, dill and garlic sauce. The mussels were reasonably sized and were plump and juicy. I did think the price was a bit on the higher side for such a simple item.

Manila Clams

The Manila Clams ($14) are farmed and were cooked in the same type of broth as the mussels (white wine, dill, garlic sauce). Well-enjoyed and one of the better items we tried.

The mani

Fried Oysters

I quite enjoyed the fried oysters ($13) which had a very crispy, panko breading. It came with housemade coleslaw and tartar sauce.

Truffle Fries

The truffle fries were just OK ($9) as they could have used more truffle oil.

Fish Tacos

The snapper tacos were the least enjoyed and were priced at $9 for two tacos. It was rather bland and could have used more bold flavours. I would not order this again.

Overall Impression of Happy Hour at Fanny Bay

The Happy Hour items I would order again are the Fresh Oysters, Fried Oysters, Manila Clams, and Steamed Mussels. I would skip the Fish Tacos and Truffle Fries. The seafood dishes they have for Happy Hour are quite simple and seemed to have more of a “regular” pricing than Happy Hour pricing. Rating: 3.5/5

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
Address: 762 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC
Website: www.fannybayoysters.com/‎

Burnaby Bubble Tea: Comebuy Crystal Mall

June 4, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Taiwanese-based bubble tea chain, Comebuy, opened up a location in Crystal Mall last year. Comebuy was founded in 2002 and is a smaller chain compared to Chatime and Gong Cha with just 200 stores worldwide. Most recently, they opened up a second location in Metro Vancouver in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood. On a recent shopping trip in Burnaby, I decided to visit Comebuy Crystal Mall for some refreshments.

Note: None of the drinks in this review was complimentary. This review was done anonymously.

Comebuy Menu

Comebuy Crystal Mall’s menu is fairly small compared to other bubble tea places in Vancouver. Their series includes Teapressos, Lattes, Milk Teas, Teaccino, Coffees, and other seasonal specials. The prices are comparable to other bubble tea houses in Vancouver. Drinks can be customized for sugar and ice level.

Some of the more unique topping choices they offer include Crystal Jelly, Purple Rice, Lychee Jelly, Basil Seeds and Creamcinno.

What I Tried

I tried one of their best sellers, QQ Milk Tea, and one of their Teapressos, Peach Oolong Tea. Both drinks actually exceeded my expectations with great tea flavour and tasty toppings.

The QQ Milk Tea comes with two types of toppings: tapioca pearls as well as the Konjac jelly. The tapioca pearls were good: smooth and slightly soft on the outside, but chewy through to the middle with a slightly increased level of firmness. The standout for me was the Konjac jelly, which are “white pearls” that are firmer and more bouncy than regular pearls. They added a nice textural contrast to the regular tapioca pearls.

The Peach Oolong Teapresso was ultra-refreshing and had a wonderful balance between fruit and tea flavours. This drink came with coconut jelly, which went well with the drink. I would love to have this again.

Overall Impression of Comebuy Crystal Mall

I enjoyed both drinks I tried from Comebuy and would be interested in trying more of their menu in the future. I recommend the Konjac jelly as a topping. Rating: 4/5

Comebuy Crystal Mall
Address: 1610 – 4500 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
Website: www.facebook.com/ComebuyCrystalMall‎

Faubourg Bakery New Lavender Flavoured Treats

June 4, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

This summer Faubourg is taking customers to the lavender fields of Provence France, with their new lavender flavoured products. Available for a limited time only during the summer season, this line up includes Lavender Earl Grey Macaron, Lavender and Strawbery pastry, Lavender Mixed Berry Smoothie, Lavender Latte, Lavender Tea Latte, Blueberry and Lavender Chausson and more.

Lavender Earl Grey Macaron, Lavender and Strawbery pastry, Lavender Mixed Berry Smoothie, Lavender Latte, Lavender Tea Latte, Blueberry and Lavender Chausson

Patti Yabut of Studio Pattrice

The popular fragrant lavender fields in the Mont-Ventoux blooms from around the last week of June to the beginning of August when it is harvested. Its peak is usually in early July, which may vary depending on the rainfall during the year. Though lavender is not traditionally used in cooking in France, some chefs are constantly experimenting with it.

Patti Yabut of Studio Pattrice

Products are available starting June 4th, in the following locations:

Downtown: 769 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Kerrisdale: 2156 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC
Park Royal: 792 Main Street, Park Royal, West Vancouver, BC
Le Café: 175-628 East Kent South Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Patti Yabut of Studio Pattrice

For more information, visit faubourg.com

Famoso Launches New Spring/Summer Menu

June 3, 2018 by foodgressing 3 Comments

It’s the season of sunshine and Famoso has launched some new spring/summer creations to enjoy during these good times. You’ll find a satisfying salad, an Indian-inspired pizza and an old-school sandwich on the new menu. I was invited for a tasting of these new items at Famoso on Commercial Drive where these dishes were developed. Here’s a look at what you might order on your next visit to Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria.

Disclosure: All food and drinks in this post were complimentary. Opinions are my own.

Famoso Spring/Summer Menu 2018

The main dishes (Citrus Avocado Salad, Bombay Cauliflower Pizza, and Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwich) can be enjoyed individually but sharing with friends is encouraged. For dessert, there are authentic Italian gelato or sorbetto options available in single or double scoop.

Famoso also has a summer cocktail lineup featuring four new signature cocktails to perfectly complement the season of social. Or you can get the best of both worlds by enjoying a cocktail to start and following up with your choice of beer or wine.

What I Tried

To start, my guest and I enjoyed the Strawberry Tequila Sol and Elderflower Gin & Tonic.

Strawberry Tequila Sol

The Strawberry Tequila Sol was sweet and tart; it was made with tequila, Aperol, agave syrup, fresh lime juice, strawberries and ginger ale.

Elderflower Gin & Tonic

In contrast, the Elderflower Gin & Tonic was light and herbaceous; it had gin, elderflower syrup, fresh lime, tonic and a rosemary spring.

We tried all the main dishes: the Citrus Avocado Salad, Bombay Cauliflower Pizza, and Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwich.

Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwich

This old-school sandwich was very comforting and featured pulled beef with a house-made honey balsamic glaze in an Italian roll along with pickled Giardiniera vegetables, fresh arugula, and Famoso-smoked veggie spread. The pulled beef was particularly juicy, tender and flavourful.

Bombay Cauliflower Pizza

Light and delicious, this Indian-inspired pizza had mango chutney, fior-di-latte, marinated curry cauliflower, diced mango, red onion, sliced jalapenos, mint yogurt and cilantro. The flavours I got from the pizza were sweet, subtly spicy and citrusy.

Citrus Avocado Salad

For those who love a nourishing bowl of salad, this Citrus Avocado Salad might just be for you. It’s loaded with lots of ingredients like quinoa, arugula, fresh orange segments, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, cucumber, red onion, cilantro and honey roasted walnuts tossed in a citrus orange-orange vinaigrette and topped with sliced avocado. The flavours were mostly citrusy, nutty and sweet.

Dessert

And for dessert, we had a delicious salted caramel dark chocolate gelato and mango sorbetto by Da Vinci Gelato Originale.

Giveaway

Enter to win a $100 gift card to Famoso to try out this new menu. Giveaway is happening on Instagram and closes Monday, June 11 2018 at 22:59 PST. Open to Canadian residents.

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Overall Impression

In all, I really liked all the new creations that we tried. I didn’t have a favourite so it would just depend if you were in the mood for salad, pizza or sandwich. The cocktails and desserts were also very good. For more information, visit famoso.ca

La Petite Cuillère Brunch & Afternoon Tea

May 30, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Established in 2012, La Petite Cuillère tea house is an iconic establishment in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Vancouver. Last year, La Petite Cuillère received a new owner and the tea house underwent rebranding with a new chef helming the kitchen, a new menu and renovated interior. I attended a media tasting yesterday to try out their new brunch menu and afternoon tea.

Disclosure: All food and drinks in this post were complimentary. Opinions are my own.

Charming Space

La Petite Cuillère has always been known for its charming space and that still remains the same except with a few, new modern updates. The interior is now fitted with some ultra-plush seating featuring cozy, velvet banquettes and princess chairs.

The space is a much sought-after venue for baby showers, bridal parties, and birthday celebrations and can now accommodate parties up to 23 people and private events of up to 45 people.

La Petite Cuillère Menu

With a focus on the quality of ingredients, scratch cooking, rotating flavours and pairing tea with food, La Petite launched their new menu in March 2018. Designed by Chef Frankie Cannata-Bowman, the new menu is curated to accommodate most dietary restrictions, offering up incredible vegan and gluten free options. Their full menu can be found on their website.

Chef Frankie Cannata-Bowman is an American trained chef who worked in Seattle for 10 years prior to moving to Vancouver B.C. She worked with Seattle restaurant tycoons such as Tom Douglas, Eric Bahn, and Josh Henderson. Upon leaving Seattle in 2016, she was short listed a one of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine’s Top Five Next Hottest Chefs.

La Petite Cuillere Afternoon Tea

The afternoon tea set honors all the traditional qualities of the English tea service while catering to a more contemporary urban food and drink lifestyle. They offer an afternoon tea ($35), high tea (smaller set), and a petite tea for kids ($18). The flavours change daily.

The first tier of our set featured Maple Buttercream Cupcake, Matcha Brown Butter Tea Cake and Pistachio Macaron.

The second tier included Jasmine Tea Infused Scone with raspberry preserves and Devonshire cream. There was also the Cozy Caramel Crème Brule.

Savoury items include Darjeeling Roasted Chicken Tartlet with Cranberry Chutney; Lapsang Tea Egg Salad Croissant; Mushroom & Caramelized Onion Quiche; and Spring Salad with Green Tea Goddess Dressing.

La Petite Cuillère Brunch

La Petite Cuillère is now open for brunch and serves up a delicious assortment of tea-inspired brunch dishes from 10am-2:30 pm daily.

Croque Madame

They are also a partner with Mealshare: a non-profit organization that provides millions of nutritious meals a year for children in need. For every dedicated menu item purchased at La Petite, Mealshare in turn provides a healthy meal to a child that lacks the access to regular meals, through programs like BC Boy’s and Girl’s club, Breakfast Club of Canada, KidSafe and Save the Children. The Croque Madame ($15) featuring darjeeling béchamel, leek jam, swiss cheese, ham, and egg is a Mealshare item.

Chai French Toast

I loved the chai french toast that had candied hazelnuts, blueberries, chamomile and mascarpone cream. A very indulgent, yet not overly sweet sweet brunch items.

Smoked Salmon Hash

This savoury dish ($15.50) was topped with a soft boiled tea egg and had crispy potatoes, lentils, dill, and Ceylon lemon aioli.

Vegan Frittata

Another vegan option is the frittata ($13) with roasted tomato, tea leaf pesto, cashew feta, and spring greens.

Vegan Buckwheat Waffles

This vegan choice ($13) featured dark chocolate salted caramel, earl grey butter, and raspberry compote.

Overall Impression

My brunch items of the tasting were the Croque Madame ($15), Smoked Salmon Hash ($15.50) and Chai Tea French Toast ($13). For more information, visit www.lapetitecuillere.ca

La Petite Cuillère
Address: 55 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R9
Website: www.lapetitecuillere.ca/

Newly Opened: Perverted Ice Cream

May 20, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

Newly opened is Downtown Vancouver’s sexiest (and perhaps naughtiest) ice cream shop, Perverted Ice Cream. Social media is abuzz about Perverted Ice Cream from their interesting, unconventional branding. I had heard about their “4 Days of 4 Play” promotion where all cones and cups were just $4 for the first four days of opening. I decided to give them a try especially since they are in my neighbourho0od. Here’s a look at my experience.

Note: None of the food in this review was complimentary. Opinions are my own.

Robson & Thurlow

Located at the corner of Robson and Thurlow (797 Thurlow Street), Perverted Ice Cream takes over the former space of Cupcakes on Thurlow. The shop will be open daily from 11 am until late.

The shop may not be obvious from the outside to be an ice cream shop as the windows are tinted and covered (kind of like an adult store). As I was taking photos of the shop’s exterior, I noticed a few passersby trying to peer in to see what it was about.

Darkly Lit Interior

The interior of Perverted Ice Cream is small, darkly lit and on one side of the wall you’ll find “Perverted”-branded merchandise like T-shirts and waterbottles. I liked their cheeky slogan, “Every Time I Come Ice Cream.”

Perverted Ice Cream Menu

They currently offer 4 rotating flavours and they post these daily flavours on their Instagram page. At the time of my visit, there was the Brand Spanking, Lemon My Fao, Cocoa Dependency and Matcha Macho Man. Their waffle cones are made from activated charcoal and are coloured black. Aside from these signature flavours, you can also order a “naked” cone or cup, which is simply ice cream without any toppings. After the soft opening phase, you can expect a full menu and the prices to be at $6 for a cone or cup.

What I Tried

I went with two of their cone options. On the left is the Cocoa-Dependency featuring chocolate soft serve, chocolate sauce, and chocolate). On the right is Brand Spanking (cream + chocolate swirl, black chocolate shell, perverted crumble, and black chocolate wafer).

I really liked the toppings that were used such as the wafer which was nice and crisp and the crunchy perverted crumble. I did find that the ice cream was a bit on the thinner side and thought it would taste better being thicker and creamier. However, I read that their ice cream is made with organic milk and no artificial stabilizers. Since it has no stabilizers, that is probably why it melted so quickly in my hands. Messy as in, pass me the tissue and a lot of it. A lot, I tell you.

I also found the waffle cone to be thin and that might have contributed to not holding up the rather quickly melting ice cream. In comparison, the black, activated charcoal cone from Mister is much more robust and thick (see post here).

Overall Impression of Perverted Ice Cream

I enjoyed Perverted Ice Cream’s fun, unconventional branding for an ice cream shop in Vancouver. I also like how their soft serve uses organic milk and no artificial stabilizers. However, I do think that their soft serve and waffle formula needs a bit more tweaking. They are just in their soft opening phase and I feel there is potential. I’d be interested in revisiting in the future. Rating: 3.5/5

Perverted Ice Cream
Address: 797 Thurlow Street
Website: ‎www.pervertedicecream.com/

Quality Boba Milk Tea in Portland: Tea Bar

May 16, 2018 by foodgressing Leave a Comment

It wasn’t until I ventured to the US recently that I realized “healthy” bubble milk tea was a possibility. I had become accustomed to the usual processed “stuff” that had gone into bubble tea drinks in Vancouver like milk powders. In the past, I had even heard of scandals in Asia related to “fake tapioca pearls” made from old tires and shoes. You get the point. So, when I visited Tea Bar in Portland recently, it was a breath of fresh air to see a place that is committed to high-quality bubble or as the Americans call it – boba – milk tea.

Note: My drink was not sponsored. This review is done anonymously.

Minimal, Clean Interior

Tea Bar is a successful, locally owned chain with three locations in Portland. I visited the SouthEast Division location this past March on my way back from a road trip to San Francisco.

The interior of Tea Bar had a clean, minimal aesthetic which looked just like the brand image that their very appealing Instagram account (@teabar) conveyed. It definitely had more of a hipster coffee shop vibe than your typical Asian bubble tea house.

Tea Bar menu

Tea Bar’s boba milk are slow-brewed over 24-hours using premium organic teas. They also use grade A tapioca pearls, hormone-free dairy, no processed powders and no artificial flavors! I honestly never knew tapioca pearls to have a “grade” but there is apparently such a thing.

Their menu is divided into basic milk teas (like lavender, jasmine, peppermint and more) to more speciality milk teas (like Golden Milk Latte, Egyptian Rose Matcha and more). Drink sizes are 12 or 16 oz and priced around $6. They use whole milk but offer alternative choices like coconut, almond and oat at an extra cost.

What I Tried

I ordered just one drink at Tea Bar and it is probably the most exotic yet healthiest boba milk tea I’ve ever had. It was the Mint Majik Latte made with slow-brewed organic peppermint tea and e3 live green algae. Apparently, it contains 65 vitamins, minerals and amino acids!

I ordered the 12 oz ($5.00) with tapioca pearls (extra cost). It was served in a mason jar. I loved the vibrant blue colour which was very Instagram-worthy. In terms of taste, I found it to have just a hint of peppermint but mostly of floral notes. Very refreshing and tasted pretty natural for what it is. I would have it again.

Overall Impression

I like what Tea Bar has to offer in terms of the quality of their ingredients and creative drinks on the menu. I’d definitely be interested in visiting one of their locations again in the future. For a more hipster boba milk tea experience, I would recommend Tea Bar. Rating: 4/5

Tea Bar
Address: 4330 SE Division St
Website: www.drinkteabar.com/

Spacious Location

Soft Peaks Ice Cream Burnaby Menu

What I Tried

Overall Impression of Soft Peaks Ice Cream Burnaby

Matcha Tofu Pudding Parfaits

Matcha Tofu Pudding Drinks

Overall Impression

Fanny Bay Happy Hour

Casual, Lively Setting

What We Tried

Fanny Bay Oysters

Steamed Mussels

Manila Clams

Fried Oysters

Truffle Fries

Fish Tacos

Overall Impression of Happy Hour at Fanny Bay

Comebuy Menu

What I Tried

Overall Impression of Comebuy Crystal Mall

Famoso Spring/Summer Menu 2018

What I Tried

Strawberry Tequila Sol

Elderflower Gin & Tonic

Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwich

Bombay Cauliflower Pizza

Citrus Avocado Salad

Dessert

Giveaway

Overall Impression

Charming Space

La Petite Cuillère Menu

La Petite Cuillere Afternoon Tea

La Petite Cuillère Brunch

Croque Madame

Chai French Toast

Smoked Salmon Hash

Vegan Frittata

Vegan Buckwheat Waffles

Overall Impression

Robson & Thurlow

Darkly Lit Interior

Perverted Ice Cream Menu

What I Tried

Overall Impression of Perverted Ice Cream

Minimal, Clean Interior

Tea Bar menu

What I Tried

Overall Impression

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