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作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-2 13:16 標題: Dine Out Vancouver 2008

Dine Out Vancouver™ presented by Visa
January 16 - February 3, 2008

It's bigger, better and back for the sixth year running! We invite you to savour Vancouver's delectable food and wine scene. Enjoy a three-course dinner at over 180 of Vancouver's hottest restaurants for $15, $25 or $35 per person, complemented by fabulous BC VQA wine paring suggestions.

Reservations highly recommended. Don't forget you can book online for many participating restaurants making it easier to secure that coveted eatery and avoid busy phone signals!

http://tourismvancouver.com/visitors/dining/dineout.php

$15
Arroy-d Thai Restaurant
Ashiana Tandoori Restaurant
Ceilis Irish Pub and Restaurant
Chilli House Thai Bistro
Doolin's Irish Pub
Fogg n' Suds Robson
J.J.'s Fine Dining
KERKIS GREEK TAVERNA
MIGZ BBQ on Broadway
Nyala African Cuisine
Rocky Mountain Flatbread CO.
SZECHUAN CHONGQING SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Tantra Waterfront Lounge & Grill
Thai House
The Calling Public House
The Irish Heather
The Old Spaghetti Factory - Gastown
The Sunset Grill Neighborhood Pub & Restaurant
Timbre Restaurant (Reservations not accepted, 1st Come 1st Served)
Urban Thai Bistro
Yagger's Downtown Restaurant & Bar

$25
Abigail's Party
Al Porto Ristorante
AQUA RIVA
Aria Restaurant & Lounge
Arms Reach Bistro
Azia Tapas Bar and Restaurant
Bogart's Chophouse & Bar
Carmichael's Restaurant at the Hilton Vancouver Airport
Cassis Bistro
Central Kitchen
Crystal Bar & Grille at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel
Deuce Restaurant
Dockside Cafe
Dockside Restaurant
Federico's Supper Club
Fiddlehead Joe's Eatery
FLOATA SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Gramercy Grill
Granville Room
Gyu Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant
Hell's Kitchen
Hennessey Dining Lounge
Highlander Restaurant / Best Western Abercorn-inn
Horizons Restaurant
India Bistro
Inlets Bistro & Lounge
Kingston Taphouse and Grille
La Vallee Restaurant & Lounge
Marmalade Kitchen & Bar
Maurya Indian Cuisine
Mi Bar and Grill
Mistral French Bistro
Mosaic Bar & Grille
Northlands Bar and Grill
NU Restaurant + Lounge
O THAI
Ocean 6 Seventeen
Osteria Napoli Ristorante
Ouisi Bistro Cajun and Creole Bistro
Provence Mediterranean Grill
Red Door Pan Asian Grill
Rex Rotisserie & Grill
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Room Eighteen Restaurant
Salathai Thai Restaurant
Salt Tasting Room
Saltaire Restaurant & Terrace
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse
Sanafir Restaurant and Lounge
Seasons in the Park
Seawall Bar and Grill
Section (3)
Sequoia Grill at The Teahouse
Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill
Shaughnessy Restaurant at Vandusen Garden
SIP Resto-Lounge
Star Anise Restaurant
The Boathouse Restaurant - English Bay
The Boathouse Restaurant - Horseshoe Bay
The Boathouse Restaurant - New Westminster
The Boathouse Restaurant - Port Moody
The Boathouse Restaurant - Richmond
The Boathouse Restaurant - White Rock
The Cats Meow
The Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant & Piano Lounge
The Fish House in Stanley Park
The Flying Tiger
The Mill Marine Bistro
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
The Smoking Dog Bistro
The Yaletown Brewing Company
Trafalgars Bistro
Tropika on Cambie
Tropika on Robson
Unwine'd
Water St. Cafe
Westward Ho! Bar & Grill at The University Golf Club
Zin Restaurant and Lounge

$35
A Kettle of Fish
Amarcord Ristorante Italiano
Aurora Bistro
Bacchus Restaurant
Bardot Waterfront Bar and Grille
beyond restaurant + lounge
Bistro pastis
Bridges
C Restaurant
Caffe de Medici Ristorante Italiano
Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club
Chambar
COAST Restaurant
Copper Chimney
Cru
Delilah's Restaurant & Martini Bar
Don Francesco Restaurant
Elixir Restaurant
FigMint Restaurant And Lounge
Fleuri Restaurant
Gastropod
glowbal grill and satay bar
Goldfish Pacific Kitchen
Gusto di Quattro
Hamilton Street Grill
Hart House Restaurant
Herons Restaurant & Lounge
Il Giardino di Umberto
IL NIDO
Imperial Chinese Seafood Restaurant
Indigo Bistro
Italian Kitchen
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
Kirin Mandarin Restaurant
Kirin Seafood Restaurant
Kirin Seafood Restaurant (Richmond)
La Terrazza
LE BISTRO CHEZ MICHEL
Le Gavroche
Lift Bar and Grill View
Lumiere
Manhattan
Metro Restaurant
Monk McQueens
Moustache Cafe
O'Doul's Restaurant & Bar
OCTOPUS' GARDEN
Parkside Restaurant
Provence Marinaside
Quattro on Fourth
Raincity Grill
Rare Restaurant
Sai Z Japanese Restaurant
Savory Coast Cucina Mediterranea
Showcase
Stonegrill
Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant
The Cannery Seafood Restaurant
The Five Sails Restaurant
The Observatory
The Salmon House
The William Tell Restaurant
Tramonto
Vistas Revolving Restaurant & Bar
Watermark on kits beach

what have u booked?

作者: aycn 時間: 2008-1-2 13:35

is Lumiere still worth to try. it's no longer Rob......

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-2 13:43

Feenie's is also doing Dine Out Vancouver 2008 this year
they have both $25 and $35 menus

作者: its_visa 時間: 2008-1-2 15:13

SOooooooo mUCH ppl on that site haha
its like lagging every second! so hard to load! haha

作者: Alcoholic 時間: 2008-1-2 15:26

after 3 years of dineout, i think i'm gonna call it quits this year.
me & my hubby decided that it's not worth the while to try gourmet restaurants during this period. it's a hassle booking through phone/online... dates & preferable times are chaotic to reserve. when you get there, there are alot of very loud people (no offence, but often chinese that seems like they've never seen 大場面)...which ruins the atmosphere. i would appreciate it if they can watch their manners & be considerate of other diners you know. the food is not as good as regular days due to the heavy traffic, thus the service ain't as good either.

so we decided that we rather pay regular price...which ain't that big of a difference on regular days compare to dine out days.... probably just $10 more per person, where i can enjoy good food, good atmosphere.

作者: tsumorichisato 時間: 2008-1-2 15:59

Agree with alcoholic

The reason I wanna go fine dine is not just for the food, but also for the atmosphere. It's just way too crowded and during the dine out period and seems like we are "yum cha" in chinese restaurants . I don't find dine outs are really better deals cuz a lot of time I don't really like all the courses they offer. I have tried West for the last 2 years and I think this is the only restaurant I would go again.

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-2 16:10

Usually my goal for DOV is to try out new restaurants. This year's DOV list...doesn't have much to offer. I have booked a few of them for different reasons. I only have 3 on my list so far. And I am trying to go to casual restaurants for DOV so that the "DOV crowd" won't change the atmosphere of the restaurant.

作者: Alcoholic 時間: 2008-1-2 18:20

原帖由 tsumorichisato 於 2008-1-2 03:59 PM 發表
Agree with alcoholic

The reason I wanna go fine dine is not just for the food, but also for the atmosphere. It's just way too crowded and during the dine out period and seems like we are "y ...

West have their quality pretty well kept. it's one restaurant that i will go back...William Tell & Villa de Lupo i go back on regular basis. William Tell's chocolate souffle....

Villa's milk fed veal... yummy~! C is nice, however, i find their dine out menu haven't been done with much effort. atleast i've seen the trout on it for like 2 consecutive years.

i am so willing to pay for great food after a hard day of work. if i can't sit, enjoy, relax, & appreciate the food served...then that is not worth my time & $.

作者: yungfourfour 時間: 2008-1-2 18:54

Hell's kitchen... it reminds me of Ramsay

作者: yungfourfour 時間: 2008-1-2 18:59

And why don't we just go to some quality restaurant (not on list) during this time? then we are sure that there's no crazy line ups hee

作者: BiscottiGelato 時間: 2008-1-2 19:03

原帖由 布小熊 於 2008-1-2 16:10 發表
Usually my goal for DOV is to try out new restaurants. This year's DOV list...doesn't have much to offer. I have booked a few of them for different reasons. I only have 3 on my list so far. And I am t ...

n e one got a list of new restaurants opened in 07 that is worth a try..... after DOV is over?

作者: hunny_master 時間: 2008-1-2 20:50

which one is good ar? dunno which one to book

作者: its_visa 時間: 2008-1-2 22:10

prob gonna go for C and gastropod......
but.........even on regular days....gastropod aint expensive.....
so....i duno....
this year.....not many of the menus are attractive.....

作者: cinderelly 時間: 2008-1-3 00:36

their menus are getting less and less appealing..! =(

作者: Carmui 時間: 2008-1-3 03:17

I'm kind of disappointed with the list this yr..
The menu isn't as good as last yr i think....
some restaurants are the same.. some have diff offerings on their menus..

I'll being trying new restaurants this yr =D
Happy DINE OUT! HAHA!

作者: cllo 時間: 2008-1-3 06:48

原帖由 Carmui 於 2008-1-3 03:17 發表
I'm kind of disappointed with the list this yr..
The menu isn't as good as last yr i think....
some restaurants are the same.. some have diff offerings on their menus..

I'll being trying new restaura ...

which ones are new??

作者: Carmui 時間: 2008-1-3 12:38

sorry sorry >< I meant I'll be trying different restaurants I haven't tried yet~

作者: zwanzig 時間: 2008-1-3 14:03

I have some restaurants reservations to give away

if anyone is interested , pm me

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-3 16:06

tourism vancouver fixed their restaurant list.
Cincin is on with $35 menu but detail is TBA.
Chambar is acutally offering a $25 menu instead of $35 (posted on Jan 2).

We had a lot of DOV restaurant reviews at the old lyk forum.. too bad... they are gone now.

作者: koala 時間: 2008-1-3 17:57

I think RainCity Grill is worth to try...and i have booked Sequoia Grill as well

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-3 18:24

原帖由 cllo 於 2008-1-3 06:48 AM 發表
which ones are new??

Good point! I can't spot any new restaurant on this year's DOV list... (may be Lift and Metro are the only 2?) Can some1 point out new ones that we missed?

作者: BiscottiGelato 時間: 2008-1-3 18:49

原帖由 布小熊 於 2008-1-3 18:24 發表

Good point! I can't spot any new restaurant on this year's DOV list... (may be Lift and Metro are the only 2?) Can some1 point out new ones that we missed?

New restaurant I tried to go are like Plan B and Flite, which I think none are on the list. Don't see any new restaurants that I recognize in the $35 category.

Lift is not very new, I went there Xmas of 06, I think it opened around summer 06 timeframe, possibly around as old as Figmint? Dark and candle lit with contemporary decors. Right by the water with a side view of Canada Place. Food is fine, but nothing mind blowing.

作者: Alcoholic 時間: 2008-1-3 19:35

I had my bday dinner at Plan B last month... the food is good, but rather small portion for it's price. i didn't know that, & their website wasn't up yet. if i knew earlier, than i woulda picked another place for group dinner lor~

i tried to book Flite for my bday...but it was fully booked when i called 1.5 weeks ahead. actually, they told me that they're booked a month in advance lor

作者: Hyde 時間: 2008-1-3 22:35

dine out menu usually suck compare to regular menu

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-3 23:45

原帖由 BiscottiGelato 於 2008-1-3 06:49 PM 發表

New restaurant I tried to go are like Plan B and Flite, which I think none are on the list. Don't see any new restaurants that I recognize in the $35 category.

Lift is not very new, I went there Xm ...

haha didn't know Lift had opened for a while... well I don't go to "view" restaurants anyways. May be I will try to search about Plan B (interesting name) and Flite.

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-4 08:43

sadly... but true...

i see that a lot of the restaurants are having same menu as previous year...

here's some photo that i found from dine out vancouver 2006

The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston Street,
Creekhouse # 9
Granville Island, Vancouver

http://tourismvancouver.com/visi ... .details.php?id=384

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-4 09:00

from dine out vancouver 2007

Al Porto Ristorante
321 Water Street, Vancouver
604-683-8376

http://tourismvancouver.com/visi ... .details.php?id=452

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-4 09:42

also from DOV 2007

Romano's Macaroni Grill
1523 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 3A2

http://tourismvancouver.com/visi ... .details.php?id=422

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-4 09:57

also form DOV 2007

The Cats Meow
1540 Old Bridge St.
Granville Island
Vancouver, BC
V6H-3S6

http://tourismvancouver.com/visi ... .details.php?id=360

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-4 10:02

also from dine out vancouver 2007

The Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant & Piano Lounge
1400 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 1B9

P: (604) 687 0511
Email: [email protected]

http://tourismvancouver.com/visi ... .details.php?id=449

作者: hunk 時間: 2008-1-5 03:51

is Fish House in Stanley Park worth trying?

作者: cinderelly 時間: 2008-1-5 19:47

i went to the fish house once on a regular day
i dun think i'll go back again... bad food... service wasnt great either

作者: tobiko 時間: 2008-1-6 10:32

anyone tried DOV and would recommend? (or totally won't recommend?) I want to try restaurants I haven't been before.

BTW Chambar is pretty good esp. the mussel =)

作者: tobiko 時間: 2008-1-6 10:36

oh just wondering if anybody tried Gramercy Grill before?

作者: AmericanBeauty 時間: 2008-1-6 13:33

I went to Section (3) with a couple of friends last year. That place was loud by nature but food and service were not bad at all.
My friends are going to book one restaruent this year. Don't know which one yet though.

作者: AmericanBeauty 時間: 2008-1-7 01:44

I didn't realized La Vallee is in this year's Dine Out Vancouver! I took the pictures for their restaurant grand opening party and I really loved the food I eat that night! I will probably book a table at this restaurant for DOV.

作者: a8239 時間: 2008-1-7 14:45

anyone been to LIFT? worth trying?

作者: utopia 時間: 2008-1-7 16:25

I tried out DOV last year with Caveman but we are only okay with it. Like other LYK here, the environment is too loud and different kind of people will be around us. Not necessary Chinese are the one to blame. To be surprise, like the other posts about China people. They act normal in the fine dine restaurant, only their dress code is a bit "seven" and that's it.

Service was ok and I was sat by the window, so the view was beautiful with the fog that night. However, there were a white couple sitting next to me ...............make me feel like eating in a common cafeteria which I am supposed to be at a fine dine place lor. Other than that, service was good but food was a bit slow.

作者: utopia 時間: 2008-1-7 17:55

Talking about DOV.

Remember we never had any proper training or consulting in old LYK?

Not saying I will be the host but any single LYK should have their table for 6 by booking a table from DOV.

作者: BiscottiGelato 時間: 2008-1-7 19:17

原帖由 a8239 於 2008-1-7 14:45 發表
anyone been to LIFT? worth trying?

Refer to my reply on the previous page of this thread.

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-8 19:05

原帖由 BiscottiGelato 於 2008-1-3 06:49 PM 發表

New restaurant I tried to go are like Plan B and Flite, which I think none are on the list. Don't see any new restaurants that I recognize in the $35 category.

Lift is not very new, I went there Xm ...

I just read this on the DOV facebook group:

The newly opened Plan B Lounge & Eatery in Yaletown was not permitted to be part of Dine Out this year because they opened too late in the year but are offering their own tasting menu at a $30 price per person.
This anxiously awaited new arrival to the Vancouver dining scene features some of the best tasting share plates in town from the creative culinary wizardry of Chef Ryan Zuvich.
www.planblounge.com

作者: tsumorichisato 時間: 2008-1-8 21:47

wow..i wanna try Plan B too ga

作者: zwanzig 時間: 2008-1-9 12:10

I am giving away C restaurant reservation on Jan 26th

pm if interested

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-11 15:31

Interesting news from news1130... but it's a good reminder for ppl who made extra/unwanted reservation to either give it away to friends/lyks or call to cancel it.

Mind your manners during Dine Out
By: Claudia Kwan News1130

It’s time to expand your dining horizons with Dine Out Vancouver, which officially starts Wednesday. Judith Lane writes about food for the Georgia Strait, among other publications, and says reservations are already completely booked for some restaurants, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be full. “The biggest challenge is people who reserve at 10 different restaurants for them and their 5 friends, and don’t cancel the ones they don’t go to. That’s hideous, it’s mean, it costs the restaurants a lot of money, there are waiting lists, other people want to be there, so please cancel.” There is a silver lining to the jerkitude. Even if a restaurant’s fully booked, go there and be prepared to wait. You might be able to luck into a table if someone else no-shows.

作者: zwanzig 時間: 2008-1-14 13:00

I can't go to this cuz I have work

anyone want it?

Gastropod
Sunday, January 20, 2008
7:00 PM, 2 people

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-14 15:58

dine out vancouver 2008

Star Anise Restaurant
1485 West 12th Ave (W12th & Granville)
604 737 1485

作者: Carmui 時間: 2008-1-17 12:47

Has anyone else been to any other dine outs yet?!
My first one is on saturday! =D cant wait.. mayb i'll post some pics later hehe~~

作者: bluemountain 時間: 2008-1-17 14:02

I tried Shady Island last nite, food is good and portion is very small. I can say it's only enough for girls and not for boys. A bit disappointed cause feels like you are dinning at some "HK style cafe" and ate that mini menu for the special price. If you don't mind to have that small portion, you an try cause the seafood chowder, steak & cheese cake is really good.

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-18 09:37

Feenie's
2563 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
604.739.7115

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-20 01:18

I am a bit upset about Chambar. I just found out that their posted DOV menu has changed...

Now I cannot find an appetizer, nor main, nor dessert that I want. They took all the dishes that I planned to order away. I had the mussels last year so I want to try something different this time

I may skip appie and dessert and just order a main course when my bf try their DOV menu.

作者: Carmui 時間: 2008-1-20 15:08

hey how is Star Anise Restaurant??? is it good ma?

作者: jam 時間: 2008-1-20 22:44

原帖由 布小熊 於 2008-1-20 01:18 發表
I am a bit upset about Chambar. I just found out that their posted DOV menu has changed... Now I cannot find an appetizer, nor main, nor dessert that I want. They took all the dishes that I pla ...

Same here... if I didn't bother checking the menu again I think I will be more disappointed to find out at the restaurant.... thinking if I should still go since many dishes I wanted to try are gone too

作者: hunk 時間: 2008-1-20 23:50

I went to Joe Fortes yesterday and the food isn't stunning at all (would rated 5/10), and the environment is SO noisy I could barely hear the live piano playing. It's even nosier than a dim sum restaurant...

Worth a try as it's a land mark in Vancouver, but won't plan to go back for a very very long time!!!

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-20 23:57

I went to Gastropod yesterday and love the meal. Other than what is on the published DOV menu, they have extra menu items to choose from with $5 for appies (duck 2 ways and pan-seared scallops) $8 for mains (duck and venison).

I picked the duck appie and love it. (crispy outside with tender meat) All 4 of us ordered the pork shoulder as main and think it's a well executed dish. I want go back to Gastropod for dinner some other time.

But well... I am really afraid of reviewing and recommending... cos some friend of mine went on a regular day and she said she didn't feel full after dinner there. But I was so full last night that I gave part of my main to my bf.

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-21 09:30

原帖由 Carmui 於 2008-1-20 15:08 發表
hey how is Star Anise Restaurant??? is it good ma?

it was alrite...
food was ok... normal... wasn't really WOW about it...

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-21 09:37

Sanafir Restaurant and Lounge
1026 Granville Street
604-678-1049

作者: bluemountain 時間: 2008-1-21 09:47

原帖由 Ken 於 2008-1-21 09:30 發表

it was alrite...
food was ok... normal... wasn't really WOW about it...

From your Pic. it seems the restaurant offer you a full portion for Dine Out Menu

作者: bluemountain 時間: 2008-1-21 09:49 標題: 回復 56# 的帖子

It seems the dishes are so small portion, is it enough for boys? Oh! Is the deco and the atmosphere very attractive?

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-21 10:21

原帖由 bluemountain 於 2008-1-21 09:49 AM 發表
It seems the dishes are so small portion, is it enough for boys? Oh! Is the deco and the atmosphere very attractive?

Sanifar offers this 3 small dishes set even on their regular menu. You can always order extra to share if one set isn't enough for your appetite.
They have nice deco (super high ceiling) and even have beds/laydown area with curtains upstaris. But it's tiring to sit on a bed for a full meal. I think there is a minimium charge for the upstair section on busy weekends. It's a fun place to have a party. Taste-wise, food is alright.

[ 本帖最後由布小熊於 2008-1-21 10:22 編輯 ]

作者: ET320 時間: 2008-1-21 18:25

I just tried "The Five Sails Restaurant", the atmosphere and quality of food is good. Only the portion is quite small... (like tasting menu)

作者: hunny_master 時間: 2008-1-21 19:20

I went to Aurora Bistro last night. The portions were small but I like the soup (appertizer) and the dessert (the Vanilla bean one and the pear one)...the atmosphere was quite good..but quite noisy in the restaurant..we had to raise our voices and talked

[ 本帖最後由 hunny_master 於 2008-1-21 19:22 編輯 ]

作者: tobiko 時間: 2008-1-22 09:17

has anybody tried SIP resto-lounge before????

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-22 16:21

I am confused... by my impulsive reservation made online...

Out of the 3 restaurants what would you choose? (thinking of going to 2 of them)
1) Sequoia grill at the Teahouse (never been)
2) Feenies (with new chef - previously sous chef at Cioppino's)
3) Chambar

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-22 16:22 標題: 回復 49# 的帖子

Howz DOV dishes at Feenie's? Which one is your favourite?

作者: koala 時間: 2008-1-22 18:37

Out of the 3 restaurants what would you choose? (thinking of going to 2 of them)
1) Sequoia grill at the Teahouse (never been)
2) Feenies (with new chef - previously sous chef at Cioppino's)
3) Chambar

I would choose Sequoia Grill and Chamber...i tried both last year...and tried feenies the year before...Actually i am quite surprised with Sequoia Grill.....i love the menu..and will go back this year again

作者: lizzie 時間: 2008-1-22 21:32

I tried Goldfish Pacific Kitchen in Yaletown. Portion was extremly small for $35. The main course was fish, but the portion of fish was the size of a deck of cards. They served it with 2 pieces of gai lan on a big plate. No bread, nor rice or nor even carrots. The dessert was below average. Appetizer was acceptable. Overall rating 5/10

I also went to Chambar tonight. I totally recommend it.

作者: bluemountain 時間: 2008-1-22 23:27

I am very disappointed DOV this year, most of the rest's dishes like tasting menu, very small. If they want to compensate the cost, better not particpate in DOV. Also, one of the Thai rest, when they post the menu in early Jan, they have 1 whole lobster in the main course, so my friend plan to go DOV there and she make reservation on line, then she just find they change their menu today and use 1/2 lobster and tiger prawn instead. Very sad!

I doubt if you eat $15 DOV, how the quality of food they offer?

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-23 08:24

The Smoking Dog Bistro
1889 West 1st Avenue
Vancouver BC V6J 5B8
604-732-8811

作者: Carmui 時間: 2008-1-23 08:30

I think smoking dog's menu isn't that good this year~~
Last year was way better~!!! not so attractive this yr hehe~

Was it good tho?

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-23 09:59

I just cancelled my Monday Jan 28 8:30 pm reservation for 2 at Feenie's. Anyone interested can try your luck at opentable or call them.

作者: lizzie 時間: 2008-1-23 20:33

Rocky Mountain Flatbread

I tried their $15 menu tonight. Food was good but their DOV menu is half the size of the normal portion. The lasagna I had is half of the normal size, the cheesecake was sliced so thin (again half of the normal size). But food was good though...

BTW, they also had a time limit. They really do chase you to leave after your alloted time is ovver

作者: hunk 時間: 2008-1-24 21:13

went to cin cin tonight, 9/10, great food, great service!

作者: bluemountain 時間: 2008-1-25 09:50

原帖由 hunk 於 2008-1-24 21:13 發表
went to cin cin tonight, 9/10, great food, great service!

How's the protion of the food, fuul size or half size?

作者: hunk 時間: 2008-1-27 01:54

原帖由 bluemountain 於 2008-1-25 09:50 發表

How's the protion of the food, fuul size or half size?

CinCin has good portion, no complaint. We were full.

I think C is way over hyped! We went tonight (our reservation is for 6:30p. We arrived at 6:20p and we see our table is empty, but the host made us wait for 10 full mins before seating us in?! The service is so so fair.... The server is not sincere at all, and most people who work there has no smile. The food isn't that great either. The fish is tasteless, and the desert doesn't taste good either. Maybe it's bcos of dine out... but definitely I would prefer Coast over C.

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-28 10:39

Dinner at Sequoia Grill on Sat was good. ^_^

I had their $25 menu and my bf took a $35 menu (almost everything from their regular menu). We are both happy with the service, our food and the env. ^_^

hi-lites:
- mussels + tasty sauce to be soaked by bread

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- NY steak was very tender, juicy and full of sweet beef flavor.
- shortribs was fork tender. intense beef flavor as well (more savory)
mushroom included was yummy!
- side veggies with the mains were nicely done, baby broccoli (Broccolini), green and white asparagus were crispy and seasoned right.
- chocolate truffle cake was silky smooth

- we got a table by the window and tables were pretty spread out. comfee

side note: we saw a poor couple (sitting at a table for 8-10 ppl) waited 40+ min for their late friends to arrive. They looked very upset... guess it would be hard for them to enjoy dinner like that...

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作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-28 10:46

Gastropod
1938 W 4th Ave
Vancouver BC
V6J1M5
604-730-5579

$35

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-28 11:03

Gastropod - Duck 2 ways (+$5)

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作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-28 11:04

Gastropod
Pan-seared scallops (+$5)

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作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-28 11:06

Gastropod
36 HR SOUS-VIDE PORK SHOULDER
truffle sabayon, sautéed spinach, ****ake mushroom
All of us ordered the pork as main. This is the hi-lite of the dinner. the pork is tender, crispy and yet had a bite... the skin is especially good!

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-28 11:27

Urban Thai Bistro
1119 Hamilton St. Vancouver B.C.
604-408-7788

$15

作者: miku 時間: 2008-1-29 01:59

hi ken and 布小熊
which dishes would you guys recommend to eat for the 3 courses at gastropod?

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-29 10:44

原帖由 miku 於 2008-1-29 01:59 AM 發表
hi ken and 布小熊
which dishes would you guys recommend to eat for the 3 courses at gastropod?

It depends on what you like.... I personally like duck dishes so I picked the duck 2 ways. I tried the scallops and they are really good too. If you like raw oysters and don't mind a smaller portion for your DOV meal, then try it. I had it last year and really like the jelly and "snow" on top.

For main, all of us ordered the pork... so we don't know how other dishes taste like... You have to like fatty pork to enjoy that dish tho. (and it definately don't taste anything like chinese style pork) btw the sauce is made with egg yolk so it's not a light dish

dessert... I had the cheese plate. (cos I had the chocolate fondant last year and I love all kinds of cheese)
I think Ken and his friends tried out more different dishes. So let's see what is his recommandation.

作者: peter236 時間: 2008-1-30 03:58

Well, Chinese style pork dishes are delicious and there are so many styles of them.

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-1-30 10:11

原帖由 peter236 於 2008-1-30 03:58 AM 發表
Well, Chinese style pork dishes are delicious and there are so many styles of them.

Not that I don't like chinese style roasted or braised fatty pork. But I usually don't like asian elements in western dishes unless I know that I am going to a fusion restaurant. I don't want my order of duck from a french or west coast restaurant to taste like BBQ duck from China town.

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-1-31 16:31

Cassis Bistro
420 West Pender Street
Vancouver BC V6B 1T5
604-605-0420

作者: chocoWinCY 時間: 2008-1-31 23:48

tried the $45 menu @ Raincity grill tonite (they have both $35 and $45...$35: appetizer+main+dessert; $45 1 extra appetizer)...very good food and great service! just that the place is very crowded (tables are very close to each other)

also tried provence last week...food ma ma only..ok la...service is good

作者: bluemountain 時間: 2008-2-1 11:49

I try Transcontinential @ Waterfront Station, deco is good and very high ceiling. Food is worth to pay, regular portion and not tasting menu. We tried Salmon chowder, beef tenderon, halibut w/ coconut rice, chocolate cake and lemon pie for dessert. All the food is perfect except the fish is overcooked. $25 Menu and highly recommend.

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-2-4 14:02

Lumiere Tasting Bar
Lumiere Restaurant
2551 West Broadway
Vancouver v5k 2e9

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-2-4 14:05

glowbal grill and satay bar
1079 Mainland Street
604-602-0835

作者: Ken 時間: 2008-2-4 14:08

Griffins Restaurant - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
900 Georgia St West
604.662.1900

作者: Pooner 時間: 2008-2-4 15:09

原帖由 miku 於 2008-1-29 01:59 發表
hi ken and 布小熊
which dishes would you guys recommend to eat for the 3 courses at gastropod?

went there last night...
had the duck for appy, pork shoulder and cheesecake...
i personally like chambar way way more...

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2008-2-4 15:21 標題: 回復 91# 的帖子

Did you have the venison carpaccio as appie at Chambar? I agree that this is an outstanding appie! I love it.

But for the main, I think I perfer the pork shoulder than the mussels or the ruby trout. For me... the mussels dish is relatively easy to make (fresh mussels & trial and error). But there is NO WAY I even attemp to try "sous-vide" a pork shoulder or making the sabayon sauce.

Anyway, I enjoy my DOV at Chambar too. It's a great value for the $25 menu.

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