Tinfoilhat's Profile
Visiting Vancouver/White Rock
Second on Uli's. Prices are comparable to anything of similar quality in Vancouver. If you feel like giving up meat, the quinoa burger there is the best I've had.
Dine out.... Good, bad or indifferent?
Had such a good time the first few years, and now I'm just not that into it. It gave us a chance to hit some wonderful restaurants that we would not have tried, usually out of our price range. My favourites were always the ones at the lowest price point that went above and beyond. "Hidden" was terrific, the chef had a great time putting the menu together. Bacon popsicles, deconstructed peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chicken and waffles, root beer jelly, poutine with halibut cheeks. It rocked. This year it is a menu like any other; last year everyone was doing short ribs, this year cheeks seem to be in. I don't think Dine Out has completely jumped the shark, but the biggest buzz this year appears to have been about the food trucks at the Art Gallery.
Great Deals at T&T
In the vein of the Costco thread, thought I'd try this. Downtown has stewing chickens for $4 a pop. They are bagged and whole, heads and feet still attached. No idea if they contain liver, giblets, etc. Would make a great soup, Coq au Vin, etc.
Are Chain Restaurants a good or bad thing?
You might be right. Still, I have a craving for White Spot meatloaf that can't be denied.
Are Chain Restaurants a good or bad thing?
I sure hope they bring it back. Meatloaf, liver and onions. I have no interest in going into a White Spot and seeing the same menu items I'd find at Cactus Club. I want what that chain did well 30-40-50 years ago. That would get me in the door.
Tacos! Tacos! & More Tacos!
Taqueria Playa Tropical on 6th St in New West is definitely worth a pop in if you are in the area. Haven't had enough there to do a full review, but the shrimp tacos were absolutely wonderful.
Where to go for Dim Sum?
I've gone 3 or 4 times since I asked the question. Not bad at all. The service is fine, and some items, shrimp dumplings with pea shoots for example were outstanding.
French Made Baking
Agreed. Also don't forget that we are still the "breadbasket" for the world. How much Italian pasta and French bread is made from our wheat. (Intentionally not a question)
Guy Fieri in Vancouver - I'm sure you've all heard! [moved from BC]
Really like the po'boy. Very good oyster flavour and a decent size for lunch. Messy though. Eat sitting down with a bunch of napkins.
ISO Prague Powder/Pink Salt
Anyone know of a source of this locally? I understand that "Stuffers" in Langley carries it, but I don't need much and I was hoping to pick some up today. Thanks
River Rock Christmas Brunch Buffet - Is it a mistake?
Anyone good playing in the theatre there? The acoustics are fantastic and there isn't a bad seat in the house.
Bread Dough
Absolutely, but you will have to fool around with yeast amounts and temperature. It would be a bit more difficult to do this on the second rise, but it would be no problem with the first. If anything your bread will be better for it. A long slow rise will really help add flavour. I make "no knead" bread all the time and you let that go 14-20 hours using just a 1/4 teaspoon of yeast.
Glayva is going away again
In case anyone is a fan of Glayva, act fast, as it is vanishing off the shelves again. Not sure how many bottles remain at this point, but there can't be many left.
Le Crocodile vs. Bishop's?
BTW: if a grey haired gentleman comes over to your table and introduces himself as John, he's Mr. Bishop. Last time I was there I told him that the oyster stew that was served as an Amuse Bouche was so good that I was going to steal it. 30 seconds later another round appeared. Have a great time.
Dried chile peppers in Vancouver and Tri-cities
Off your route, but Galloway's in New West has a pretty good selection.
Best Bibimbap in Greater Vancouver?
Insadong at North Road and Lougheed Hwy does a very good job. I've also been really happy with what Hapa Izakaya does. Is it strange to find good Bibimbap in a Japanese restaurant? The stone bowl was certainly hot enough at both those places.
Le Crocodile vs. Bishop's?
For a birthday, and especially for your Mom, I would take her to Bishop's. Let them know about her birthday and they will pay attention to make it special. However, you really can't go too far wrong with either.
Bengal room/lounge in the Empress
Haven't been for 15 years, but I had a great meal at that time. Please go and report back.
Tacos! Tacos! & More Tacos!
Agree about the fish taco. Pretty tasty. No lengua unfortunately, but when I mentioned it they said that they may do a special and I should keep an eye on their Facebook page. Here's hoping.
Where to go for Dim Sum?
Anyone have any experience with Yan's Garden by the Lougheed SkyTrain station?
Dunn's Famous Deli(Montréal smoked meat deli)-Nov 16th 10 AM
Agreed. PHAT ain't where its at.
Dunn's Famous Deli(Montréal smoked meat deli)-Nov 16th 10 AM
Had the flu last week so I didn't make it down until today. Had the smoked meat (fatty), fries, pickle, cole slaw, coke. The smoked meat was exactly as I remember from Dunn's in Mtl. Ditto the fries. The pickle was fine and the cole slaw was very good. Service was ok as well. My only issues was the bread. Not quite the real deal. It needs to be a bit more dense in order to stand up to the weight of the meat. Also, it was a really odd shape, as if it came from a low risen loaf.
I will be going back though when my arteries open up again.
Johnny Walker Double Black
I was not impressed. Picked up a bottle 7 or 8 months ago. There is nothing outstanding about this blend at all. It is so middle ground that it succeeds in nothing. Any Islay will have more character. Any other good blend Black, Dewars 12, Nikka is tastier.
Getting Chili?
Colder and colder outside and soon the wind and rains will come. Bummer. My thoughts naturally turn to warming comfort foods and chewy fresh bread. Anyone know where to get a really good bowl of chili? Con Carne would be fine, but vegetarian would be just fine if done well.
Dunn's deli
You know I think I mixed up Ben's and Dunn's. Dunn's on St. Catherines and Ben's the great big room with the pictures of all the stars you couldn't place?
Dunn's deli
Used to eat at Dunn's all the time. Only smoked meat place open at 2 in the AM. See you there on the 16th.
Poutine at Frenchie's
You were right to skip the smoked meat. 1) too expensive 2) tastes like the stuff I used to get in heat and serve packets. Pretty sure there is a joke there somewhere.
Cross-border shopping: the food/drinks you always bring home to Vancouver
Hit and miss. There always are the standard offerings, albeit at least 1/3 or more less than at the BCLB. Then there are others that they will have for a while, and then discontinue. I must admit that I don't look at the Bourbons too often, with a one bottle limit I head for the Scotch. Sometimes though there are some nice surprises. I picked up a bottle of Amrut going south last year, and a bottle of Basil Hayden on the way back.
