Monkey See, Monkey Tips his Waiter a Science Feature By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver Writer Tuesday April 10th, 2007 Have you ever been hanging out with your buddies, watching the game, and suddenly realize that you are all sitting with basically the same posture? Or have you perhaps caught yourself fighting the urge to scratch […]
Monkey See, Monkey Tips his Waiter
April 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment
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Girl or Food?
April 16th, 2007 · No Comments
Today in food science news, The National Lampoon tackled the age old question: food or girls. Video is embedded after the break. In this humorous video they asked fat guys to give up their recently bought fast food for a lap dance from Heather Vandeven, Penthouse Pet of the Year. The answer seems obvious to […]
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Duffin’s Doughnuts
April 14th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Duffin’s Doughnuts (604) 879-5551 – Main St (604) 325-5544 – Knight St Address: 4898 Main St & 1391 E 41st (map) Hot Torta Subs a Quick Bite By Daniel Fishman Eat Vancouver writer I can’t count the number of times I have passed by a sign advertising “Hot Torta Subs” and been violently intrigued, but […]
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The Mouse and Bean
April 3rd, 2007 · No Comments
The Mouse and Bean (604) 633-1781 Address: 207-B West Hastings (map) Homepage Bean There, Done That a Quick Bite By Daniel Fishman and Jason Chin Eat Vancouver writers After a busy morning of exercising our commercial acting chops, the Chairman and I were ready for a nice big lunch, since nothing works up an appetite […]
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Happy April Fool’s Day
April 1st, 2007 · 3 Comments
Well, judging by the small number of comments and e-mail in response to this little prank, I’m guessing few were fooled. I’ll have to work extra hard to fool Eat Vancouver’s savvy readers next year. And thanks to the folks at DonRockwell.com, from whom I borrowed this prank. Just received this email from a close […]
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Chilo’s Taqueria Yaletown
March 26th, 2007 · 14 Comments
Chilo’s Taqueria is closed Chilo’s Yaletown Address: 1351 Richards, Yaletown (map) Hours: Current posted hours Menu Chilo’s 2.0 By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver editor Following a lead from egullet, the Fishman and I decided to try out Chilo’s new location in Yaletown. We were both a bit skeptical because Chilo seemed like an unlikely guy […]
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Bearfoot Bistro
March 22nd, 2007 · 2 Comments
The Oyster deal at the Bearfoot Bistro Whistler, BC (map) 3-6pm I can’t believe I haven’t posted this before, but it should be known that everyday from 3-6, the Bearfoot Bistro in Whistler has a ridiculous oyster deal – a dozen oysters for ten bucks. That’s pretty much as cheap as you will find them […]
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Fetch Hotdog Stand
March 18th, 2007 · 13 Comments
Fetch Hotdog Stand Address: The NW corner of Water and Abbott St, Gastown (map) Partial menu Hours: Approximately 11:30am – 3pm on most reasonably nice days Quite Fetching a quick bite By Jason Chin Eat Vancouver editor As the search for the best pho in Vancouver ends with something of a whimper, Dan and I […]
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Phodown #12 – Kim Phung Vietnamese Restaurant
March 11th, 2007 · 2 Comments
Target 12: Kim Phung Vietnamese Restaurant Address: 5764 Victoria Dr (map) Phone: 604-327-4490 Menu: Page 1; Page 2 Price: $5.50 small; $6.50 large Condiments Photo Visit date: March 8th, 2007 Visit time: 7:30 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings (#10 rare beef & tendon) – Broth: 8/10 Beef: 7.5/10 Noodle: 5/10 Condiments: 8.5/10 Other factors (service, atmosphere, […]
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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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