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Maxim’s Bakery
Have you ever been to Maxim’s? There are several locations – one in Metrotown across T&T and one in Richmond Centre are the two I usually go to. Their baked goods are usually a little smaller than...
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Tung Hing Bakery
Known as an East Van institution, Tung Hing Bakery serves up baked goods but most importantly banh mi sandwiches. Banh mi sandwiches are Vietnamese subs, made with french bread filled with pickled...
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The Coffee Bun
Recently, I was trying to kill time before a meeting (2 hours to be exact) in Gastown and – surprise surprise, I had no interest in shopping or aimlessly walking about. I sat at the waterfront, near...
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Faubourg
I had a catch-up date with Lynnette and Caroline at Faubourg not too long ago, which also happened to be my first time there. They have a smaller back area for lunch and brunch but it was packed so we...
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La Baguette et l’Echalote
La Baguette is by far one of my favourite bakeries in Vancouver. My husband favourite cookie in the entire world (or so he says!) are their Birds Nest Cookies that are ridiculously huge, filled with...
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Bonchaz, #SuperBonchaz Package by VANEATS.ca
I think a lot of people will agree that on the occasion, I love fancy restaurants but for the most part, a great deal is what excites me! Bonchaz offers just that with their VANEATS collaboration. And...
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Susina, Los Angeles
I was waiting to get back in the theatre where my film was being screened on La Brea’s Acme Theatre. I was being harassed by some men for a good time and decided to flee. I ran down La Brea and found...
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Hot Chocolate Festival: Terra Breads
Just have to say: Terra Breads is super nice in Olympic Village! I am used to the one in the Granville Island Market – no real seating area, stand up and get your bread and go. This is a full cafe with...
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Tarts Bakery
[Images by Nathalie] Nathalie and I recently had the pleasure of checking out Tarts Bakery on Granville and Broadway. I thought it would be fitting to visit a sister-owned bakery with my own sister....
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New Town Bakery
As I’ve mentioned before in my previous post of New Town Bakery, I grew up going here for siao pao (their steamed buns), buchi buchi (sesame balls with red bean) and puto (steamed white rice cake). So...
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purebread
Purebread is a great bakery and coffee shop in the heart of Whistler Village, adjacent to Whistler Olympic Plaza. Their desserts are to-die-for. They have a plentiful selection of breads, pies,...
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Dining in Germany – Berlin & Frankfurt
Backerei and Kebap Landing in Germany, we actually first had Kebap – kebab, donair. There are a lot of Turkish in Germany, so the kebap is really delicious! Selma, her mother and I went to a little...
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Voo Doo Doughnuts Too
Good things come in pink boxes. Take that as you will and experience Voo Doo Doughnuts. If you’re looking for a gourmet Lucky’s doughnut, you’ll probably have to look elsewhere. Voo Doo has a great...
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Mancakes + the Chopped Leaf
I did the classical New Years reso thing, went healthy and then went downhill. I got a salad bowl at Chopped Leaf and ended my lunch with crazy cupcakes from Mancakes. This bowl is $12, of fresh...
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Beaucoup Bakery
It’s finally happened and it was glorious. Beaucoup Bakery was definitely on my radar for a long time, but it was so difficult for me to find a reason to venture down that way. However, with an invite...
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Solly’s Bagelry
Solly’s Bagelry is Vancouver institution that I wish I blogged about sooner. Ever since my friend Yana introduced me to this delicious place, I have been frequenting it for almost 7 years. Now they...
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Tartine Bread and Pies
What is the first thing that comes to mind when I say, Pies! My first instinct? The thought of Fozzie bear being pied by Kermit the Frog. If you have no idea who I’m talking about, then … you’re making...
View Article[Tea Tuesdays] Thursday Edition – Micro Post: Sweet Bake Shop
Carrot cake cupcakes and red velvet ones too? Peanut butter cookie sandwiches?? Excuse my micro post on my Nexus 5. This shop took me by surprise and without a camera. Sweet Bake Shop is a wonderful...
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SweetSalt Bakery is located on Fraser street and is much more than just your normal cafe/bakery. It’s super kid friendly with plenty of toys and an area made for kids. The entire place is kid friendly....
View ArticleBoudin – Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
“Boudin! You must go to Boudin!” My dad, kept insisting prior to our trip, “Get the chowder in the sourdough bowl.” As Brian and I were checking out Fisherman’s Wharf – you couldn’t miss the large...
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