British Columbia,Canada,Must Visit,Outside the United States,Vancouver Vancouver BC Italian/Japanese fusion and a place to share food: Kissa Tanto. Since our first visit shortly after it opened in 2016 its become a real star...see the recent article NYT...the second review...which says a lot from one of the food capitals of British Columbia,Canada,Vancouver Vancouver BC Mexican on Granville Island: Alimentaria Mexicana. Not sure how large the Mexican food scene is in Vancouver but despite this being in one of the major tourist spots the food was varied and very good. Multiple options on the menu so we British Columbia,Canada,Outside the United States,Vancouver Vancouver BC Off the tourist path: Les Faux Bourgeois Bistro. As I've mentioned in previous post, our daughter lives in Vancouver so we get to experience more of the local culture than your average tourist visiting downtown VAN. This place is in that British Columbia,Canada,Outside the United States,Whistler Area Squamish/Whistler BC Did anyone mention coffee: Sunflower Cafe. Nice little cafe serving coffee and bakery items on the way to Whistler or, for the more adventurous, you can see The Chief from here so after your climb, check it out. When I heard pecan British Columbia,Canada,Must Visit,Outside the United States,Previous post,Whistler Area Squamish/ Whistler BC On the way to Whistler: Salted Vine. This is a must visit...in the growing city of Squamish which is about halfway between Vancouver and Whistler. Who would have believed this gem would be found in the small town of Squamish....but trust British Columbia,Canada,Whistler Area Squamish/Whistler BC As named...this is a shed: WaterShed Grill. Actually located just north of Squamish in Brackendale BC it's right on the Squamish river which makes for great views...and when in season, Bald Eagles in the trees across the river. Peak season is
Italian/Japanese fusion and a place to share food: Kissa Tanto. Since our first visit shortly after it opened in 2016 its become a real star…see the recent article NYT…the second...
Mexican on Granville Island: Alimentaria Mexicana. Not sure how large the Mexican food scene is in Vancouver but despite this being in one of the major tourist spots the food...
Off the tourist path: Les Faux Bourgeois Bistro. As I’ve mentioned in previous post, our daughter lives in Vancouver so we get to experience more of the local culture than...
Did anyone mention coffee: Sunflower Cafe. Nice little cafe serving coffee and bakery items on the way to Whistler or, for the more adventurous, you can see The Chief from...
On the way to Whistler: Salted Vine. This is a must visit…in the growing city of Squamish which is about halfway between Vancouver and Whistler. Who would have believed this...
As named…this is a shed: WaterShed Grill. Actually located just north of Squamish in Brackendale BC it’s right on the Squamish river which makes for great views…and when in season,...
More coffee: Small Victory. There are several locations of this provider of coffee and baked goods in VAN; this one is in South Grandville. The bakery has both sweet and...
Always a unique experience: The London Plane. Breakfast: The eggs and biscuits with gravy were fabulous….best gravy I think I’ve ever had. For those not wanting meat or eggs the...
Italian at U Village: Piatti. This is a go to place for a solid experience. Plenty of outside seating if you’re looking for that which is a great place to...
Authentic Sichuan: Tian Fu. I was near the light rail station and needed lunch so why not some Sichuan? Interesting place just across the street from Northgate Station and down...
Food truck: Now Make Me a Sandwich. Darby Wine Club release and this was the food offering which didn’t disappoint. But, you ask, where’s the sandwich? I was a little...
Breweries everywhere: Burke Gilman Brewing Co. I have driven by and ride my bike by here frequently but haven’t visited. We finished a walk at a nearby birding area and...
Newer spot: Cob + Cork. You never know what the experience will be but this place looked interesting from the road so we decided to give it a try. It...
The experience continues: Rusty Pelican. Once again back in Woodinville and decided to give this place a try for lunch. The menu is fairly standard with salads, soups, burgers and...
Wine around every corner: Woodinville Wine Country. There are more than 130 wineries offering almost as many tasting rooms. Here are a few of my favorites: Darby Wines: I’ve known...
