Entries Tagged as 'European'

Market by Jean-Georges Inspires

July 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Market by Jean-Georges
1115 Alberni Street -Level 3, in The Shangri-La Hotel
Lunch:
 Weekdays 11.30am-2.30pm
Dinner: 
Mondays to Saturdays 5.30pm–10.30pm
Cafe/Terrace:
 Weekdays 11.30am-11.30pm.
 Saturdays 4.30pm-11.30pm
Bar:
 Weekdays 11.30am-midnight. 
Saturdays 4.30pm-midnight

Valet Parking
Secured underground parking available at 1137 Alberni, between Urban Fare and Coastal Church.
Dress Code: Business casual
Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted inside the restaurant or on the seasonal outdoor terrace.

****4 Stars – Superlative. (out of a possible 4)

Recently my partner had her family in town from Taiwan and they are a group of jet-set sophisticated diners. I surprised them one evening by making our culinary destination – a first time visit for me – Market by Jean-George in the new Shangri-La Hotel.

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Tags: European · Fine Dining

Medina Café: Now Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Brunch

August 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

This just in, Medina Café, Chambar‘s waffley counterpart, is now serving a full breakfast and lunch, as well as brunch on weekends. Breakfast and lunch will be served Tuesday through Friday, from 9am to 3pm. Brunch is 10am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday. It’s a date! Find the menu –> here < --.

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Tags: European · News

Pied-à-Terre

November 26th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Pied-à-Terre (604) 873-3131 Address: 3369 Cambie St (map) Homepage If you build it, they will come a Quick Bite By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver writer Canada Line Schmanada Line. For the record, I never asked Chris Stewart or Andrey Durbach if they were worried about building their new little French bistro on construction-ridden Cambie Street. […]

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Tags: European · Quick Bites

Mistral (Vancouver)

November 8th, 2007 · No Comments

Mistral Bistro (604) 733-0046 Address: 2585 West Broadway (map) Homepage Very tres, tres bien. a Quick Bite By Mark Freeman Eat Vancouver writer Cheese. Of all the elements in the universe, cheese is one I value the most. And when it comes out of a goat, I appreciate it even more. And when I stopped […]

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Tags: European · Quick Bites

Kaplan’s Star Deli

September 8th, 2007 · No Comments

Kaplan’s Star Deli (604) 263-2625 Address: 5775 Oak Street (map) L’chaim! a Quick Bite By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver Writer My friends know that I dine out a lot, so I often get asked for recommendations. I can usually answer their questions easily but sometimes I do get a little stumped; such is the case […]

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Tags: Diner Fare · European · Quick Bites

Bistrot Bistro

July 29th, 2007 · 6 Comments

Bistrot Bistro (604) 732-0004 Address: 1961 West 4th Ave (map) homepage French Connections a Quick Bite By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver writer It gradually crept on us, but lately lovers of casual French fare have been treated to a plethora of fine choices. Among the old stalwarts there is The Smoking Dog near Kits beach […]

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Tags: European · Quick Bites · Wine

Triggiano’s Caffe (closed)

March 7th, 2007 · 2 Comments

Triggiano’s Caffe Now Closed Address: 402 Davie Street (map) Quickbite: Triggiano’s Cafe By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver editor I just thought I’d share a great little tip I’ve been sitting on for a while now. Triggiano’s Caffe in Yaletown happens to serve an excellent cup of tea. Specifically, it’s heck of a lot of quality […]

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Tags: European · Quick Bites · Retired

Cru

September 13th, 2005 · No Comments

Cru Address: 1459 West Broadway Tel: 604-677-4111 Homepage Hours: Mon-Sun 5pm-11pm dinner In-Cru-able By Jason Eat Vancouver Editor Monday, September 12, 2005 *** (of four stars) Cru sits at the bustling Granville and Broadway intersection, but when you step through its doors you leave the hectic rush of the city behind you. In fact, there […]

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Tags: European · Modern Canadian · Wine