Entries from December 2006

A Break

December 22nd, 2006 · No Comments

Hi All, I’m taking a short vacation to my home country. Regular posting will be back in the new year. Happy holidays and good eating, Jason

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Some Holiday Meals

December 17th, 2006 · No Comments

Some holiday meals at local restaurants I have heard about: La Gavroche: Leave the cooking for Christmas day and relax with a special Christmas Eve menu at Le Gavroche Restaurant on Sunday, December 24th. Pere Noël beware as seasonal jubilee is translated into an eve of culinary highlights for $65 per person (excluding tax & […]

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Phodown #4 – Co Do Restaurant

December 15th, 2006 · No Comments

Target 4: Co Do Restaurant Address: Approximately 950 Kingsway (map) Phone: 604-876-7115 Menu: Page 1; Page 2 Price: $6.50 largish pho Condiments Photo Visit date: December 8th, 2006 Visit time: 8:30 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings (#15 rare beef) – Broth: 7/10 Beef: 7.5/10 Noodle: 8/10 Condiments: 8.5/10 Other factors (service, atmosphere, etc): 9/10 Jason’s total: […]

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Phodown #3 – Pho Le

December 8th, 2006 · 3 Comments

Target 3: Pho Le Address: 220-633 Main Street (map) Phone: 604-608-2891 Menu: Page 1; Page 2; Page 3 Price: $5.10 small pho; $6.00 large Condiments Photo Visit date: December 5th, 2006 Visit time: 3:30 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings (#15 rare beef and tendon) – Broth: 6/10 Beef: 2/10 Noodle: 5/10 Condiments: 5/10 Other factors (service, […]

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Lucky Diner is open

December 7th, 2006 · 2 Comments

From Sean Heather’s blog: From Diner to Lucky Diner in 5 days Lucky Diner will open for dinner 5pm-midnight this Thursday-Sunday and Brunch this Saturday & Sunday from 11am to 2pm. We will close on Monday and open at noon on Tuesday for lunch With Kurtis Kolt at the helm, Mark Brand managing the bar, […]

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The Great Phodown #2 – Hai Phong

December 3rd, 2006 · 4 Comments

Target 2: Hai Phong Address: 1246 Kingsway (map) Phone: 604-872-3828 Menu: Page 1; Page 2; Page 3 Price: $5.00 small pho; $5.75 large Condiments Photo Visit date: December 2nd, 2006 Visit time: 5:30 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings (#12 rare beef, beef brisket and tendon) – Broth: 9/10 Beef: 7.5/10 Noodle: 8.5/10 Condiments: 9/10 Other factors […]

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