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The Most Pleasant Brunch: Medina of Vancouver
Why had no one ever told me how peaceful Vancouver was? Not to mention, I don’t know when I will get back to this place but, I must. And I stopped at its well-known breakfast spot- Medina, with the most delightful waffles and decadent coffees. Georgia Straight voted Medina as the best of Vancouver 5 years in a row among other awards I eyed in the restaurant. Liege-style waffles are their claim to fame. White chocolate pistachio rosewater is actually a flavor. And no it’s not too much. Actually, It’s just right as a glaze to have with your waffle I’ve never had flavors married together so seamlessly like this…
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Atchafalaya: A Hidden Gem
I know the name looks funny but, Atchafalaya (Uh-cha-fuh-lie-uh) is a local favorite that never disappoints. Nestled in the Irish Channel. This little, old time store turned restaurant is good breakfast lunch or dinner. Brunch: Shrimp and Grits, a New Orleans classic. No need to say more. Dinner: Currently my favorite appetizer is the FREE FORM CRAB RAVIOLO with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, mascarpone, citrus buerre blanc. It melts in your mouth. The raviolo is so delicate. My favorite Entree is the BLACK DRUM JUBILEE. Gulf shrimp, oysters, jumbo lump crab, sweet corn, stewed okra & tomatoes, and topped with a crab-fat butter crostini. My cocktail of choice is the FATA…
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Restaurant Review: Curio
So, Curio was a little jewel I wasn’t expecting to find. I was simply searching for a restaurant with outdoor seating because it was so nice and what I found was much more. Perfect weather for a cocktail. I elected to have a local favorite—the Hurricane, with extra passion fruit. The fried turkey necks in a teriyaki chili glaze was amazing! Crispy on the outside flavorful and juicy on the inside. Meat falling off the bone. For round two, I had the catch of the day which was grilled sheepshead topped with toasted pecans with garlic rice and charred kale. Yum! The plate was cleared instantly! Lastly, and certainly the…
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