After a flurry of speculation it was announced today that Quang Dang (formerly of West and Rare) is joining C Restaurant as Chef de Cuisine. From the press release: Harry Kambolis, owner of C Restaurant, is pleased to welcome Quang Dang to the kitchen brigade. Dang assumes the position of Chef de Cuisine under Executive […]
Quang Dang joins C Restaurant
January 17th, 2007 · No Comments
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Phodown #5 – Pho Hoang
January 10th, 2007 · 1 Comment
Target 5: Pho Hoang Address: 3388 Main St (map) Phone: 604-874-0832 Menu: Page 1; Page 2 Price: $4.95 small; $5.95 large Condiments Photo Visit date: December 10th, 2006 Visit time: 8:30 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings (#14 rare beef and tendon) – Broth: 6/10 Beef: 7/10 Noodle: 9.5/10 Condiments: 7/10 Other factors (service, atmosphere, etc): 5.5/10 […]
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DOV 2007
January 4th, 2007 · No Comments
Ladies and gentlemen, your 2007 Dine Out Vancouver restaurants. After a couple of years of DOVing, I’ve more or less decided to take a break from it this year. Nothing personal, but I’ve just never been terribly impressed with my meal, at least enough to make it worth braving the often sizable crowds. That’s not […]
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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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Lucky Diner
November 29th, 2006 · No Comments
Some interesting new information is up on Sean Heather’s blog regarding his newest venture, Lucky Diner. Long story short, there is a menu draft up there, which looks quite delicious (let me at that U-fix-it tray), and big news about staffing. Mark Brand (bartender of the year, ex-Chambar), joins Kurtis Kolt and Dan Tigchelaar from […]
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