Eat Vancouver in The New York Times

March 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

In an article for The New York Times’ health section, Benedict Carey (who obviously has an eye for talent) runs down the psychological consequences of pranks. The timely article is largely based research done by Eat Vancouver editor Jason Chin and his colleagues: “As humans, we develop this notion of fairness as a part of […]

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The New Bohemian

March 25th, 2008 · 18 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

The New Bohemian (604) 736-7576 Address: 3162 West Broadway (map) A First Look at The New Bohemian a Quick Bite By Jason Eat Vancouver writer First, a brief disclaimer: I visited The New Bohemian on its opening night, a night when no restaurant should be judged at any level of discrimination (would you like to […]

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→ 18 CommentsTags: Modern Canadian · Pub fare · Quick Bites · Wine

Sai-Z

March 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Sai-Z (604) 732-7249 Address: 3116 West Broadway (map) Homepage ‘Sai –Z’ing up a Quick Bite By Desmond Cheung Eat Vancouver writer Any visitor to Vancouver will notice that there are Japanese restaurants aplenty here. The city’s Japanese fare range from all-you-can-eat satisfaction to the exquisite Omakase dining experience, yet Japanese food lovers should always welcome […]

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Fisherman’s Terrace

March 15th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Target 5: Fisherman’s Terrace Seafood Restaurant Address: 4151 Hazelbridge Way #3580, Richmond BC (map) Phone: 604-303-9739 Dim Sum Menu: Page 1; Page 2 Prices: Small – $3.25 Medium – $3.95 Large – $4.65 Kitchen – $5.25 Visit date: March 9th, 2008 Visit time: 11:00 AM –ratings– Jason’s ratings – Steamed dumplings: 75% or 26.25 of […]

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Floata Seafood Restaurant

March 9th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Target 4: Floata Seafood Restaurant Address: 618 Quebec Street #202 (map) Phone: 604-630-1022 Homepage Visit date: February 24th, 2008 Visit time: 11:00 AM –ratings– Jason’s ratings – Steamed dumplings: 60% or 21 of 35 possible points Steamed other: 75% or 11.25/15 Fried & deep fried: 70% or 10.5/15 Baked & sweet: 75% or 11.25/15 Rice-noodle-veg: […]

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We’ve Changed

March 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

As you have likely noticed we redesigned Eat Vancouver a bit this weekend. We’re now sporting a flashy new banner and a three-column format. I’d like to send out a huge thank you to Michael Chin for designing the banners and Travis Schneider for helping with the back-end stuff. If you have any comments or […]

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Pho Kim Penh Xe Lua

February 26th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Target 2.2: Pho Kim Penh Xe Lua Address: 500 West Broadway (map) Phone: 604-877-1120 Menu: Page 1; Page 2; Page 3; Page 4 Price: $5.49 small; $6.49 large; $7.49 extra large Condiments Photo Fishtank Photo Hours Visit date: February 19th, 2008 Visit time: 7:45 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings (#11 rare beef & tendon) – Broth: […]

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Comment of the week #1

February 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Eat Vancouver has been receiving a wealth of user comments lately, ones that are both useful and very well thought out. In order to highlight these comments, we will be awarding a comment of the week, each week. Since we have a bit of a backlog, this week will feature two comments. The first is […]

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Come Along Seafood Restaurant

February 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Target 3: Come Along Seafood Restaurant Address: 2550 Kingsway (map) Phone: 604-439-1318 Dim Sum Menu: Page 1; Page 2 Prices: Small – $2.95 Medium – $3.50 Large – $3.95 Kitchen – $4.95-5.95 Visit date: February 16th, 2008 Visit time: 11:00 AM –ratings– Jason’s ratings – Steamed dumplings: 80% or 28 of 35 possible points Steamed […]

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→ 2 CommentsTags: Chinese · Dim Sum

Peaceful Restaurant

February 20th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Vancouver Restaurant Reviews, Interviews, and News

Target 3: Peaceful Restaurant Address: 532 West Broadway (map) Phone: 604-879-9878 Menu: Available at their homepage Price: $5.95 for 8 small baos Visit date: February 15th, 2008 Visit time: 8:00 PM –ratings– Jason’s ratings Soup: 6.5/10 Pastry: 6.5/10 Meat: 8/10 Other items & condiments: 4/5 Service & atmosphere: 4.5/5 Jason’s total: 7.375/10 Des’ ratings – […]

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→ 4 CommentsTags: Chinese · Xiaolongbao