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Hi! I'm Ceci and welcome to PURPLECHIVES! On this blog I cover food, beauty and travel through helpful restaurant reviews, beauty reviews, easy to follow recipes and fun travel guides!

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  • Time Out Market Vancouver at Oakridge Park featuring chef-driven food vendors

    What To Actually Eat at Time Out Market Vancouver: My Top Picks

    May 28, 2026
  • top 10 spots for spot prawn dishes in vancouver

    Best Spot Prawns in Vancouver: Where to Eat Them Right Now (2026 Guide)

    May 25, 2026
  • Maxine’s $49 Prix Fixe Dinner Might Be One of the Best Dinner Deals in Downtown Vancouver

    May 25, 2026

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from celebrity chefs to brand new concepts and eve from celebrity chefs to brand new concepts and everything in between, there are 20 incredible vendors available now @timeoutmarketvancouver at @oakridgepark. that can be daunting to tackle so I did some sleuthing and here are my top 10 picks to check out. bring an empty stomach and a full wallet because this will be a very elevated food experience. 

• DownLow Chicken - crispy fried chicken @dlchicken 
• Via Tevere - award-winning Neapolitan pizza @viateverepizza
• Lunch Lady - renowned Vietnamese street food @thelunchlady
• Peacock - a new Indian concept by Chef Vikram Vij @chefvikramvij
• MaKaam - modern artisan Thai @makaam.vvr
• Santo Taco - heritage Mexican dishes @_santotaco
• Kishimoto - authentic Japanese cuisine @kishimoto.restaurant
• Heritage - modern Chinese BBQ @eatheritage
• PIDGIN - modern Asian fusion @pidginyvr
• BLND TGER - dumpling bar @bIndtgerdumplings
• Barnacle by Bar Bravo - seafood dishes@barnaclebybravo @bravovancouver
• Feenie's - gourmet burgers @feeniesburgers
• Pasta e Basta - Ask for Luigi's market concept @luigispastaebasta @askforluigi
• España - Spanish cuisine @espanayvr
• Mee Bar - Cambodian-inspired dishes @meebar.yvr
• Mello - elevated artisan donuts @mellovancouver
• Beaucoup Bakery - café + exclusive dessert bar @beaucoupcreamery @beaucoupbakery
• Boba Run - Korean-inspired bubble tea @bobarunvancouver 

#vancouverfood #yvreats #timeoutvancouver #oakridgepark
a must try $49 3 course dinner in downtown vancouv a must try $49 3 course dinner in downtown vancouver c/o @maxines_cafebar. for the price of an entree elsewhere, you can indulge in this thoughtful 3 course menu that just launched at maxine’s. it features seasonal and fresh ingredients with a great mix of dishes to really customize a dinner to your preference. it was a lovely dinner with friends, and i will definitely be back. 

#vancouverfood #yvreats #downtownvancouver #prixfixe *hosted
@chezchristophe’s og location is one of my go to n @chezchristophe’s og location is one of my go to neighborhood spots but you know I had to go to west vancouver location to support their 3rd location opening!!

you can except all the classics you know and love but also a brand new sandwich menu made in collaboration with chef @danielkim_. new on the menu:

🥨 Pretzel Croissant Iberico - Iberico ham, stracciella cheese, greens, house-made pretzel croissant

🧀 Fromage Héritage - melted aged gruyère, signature cheese blend, house-made olive oil focaccia

🍅 Ratatouille Provençale - slow-cooked vegetables, herbs,
house-made focaccia

their grand opening is today (may 19!) and the first 100 customers will receive a complimentary mini croissant and pain au chocolat. 

#westvancouver #vancouvercafe #vancouverfood #yvrfood
it’s half way through may and another couple weeks it’s half way through may and another couple weeks of excellent ideas. been so impressed with most of the spots i have tried this month. there’s still time for you to add it to your dining lists before the end of the month!

#vancouverfood #yvreats #yvrfood #vancouverbc
taking my dad to places he’s seen online - part 2! taking my dad to places he’s seen online - part 2!

this episode has a bit of a twist because 30 years ago he took my mom here for a fancy date night and still talks about it every time we drive by 🥹 so when i heard @lecrocodilerestaurant was running a weekday champagne lunch promotion i knew it was the perfect excuse to bring him back.

they’re currently offering 50% off all bottles of champagne tuesday to friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm 🍾

everything was so good and my dad said that the french onion soup tasted just as good as he remembered 🥹

pro tip: pair the champagne special with their rotating $55 3-course prix fixe menu and you’ve got a lunch that will impress anyone… even a picky chinese dad!

#frenchfood #vancouverfood #yvreats #vancouverbc #champagnetime *hosted
bookmark this for your next whistler trip! 🔖 now bookmark this for your next whistler trip! 🔖 

now is the best time to head up to whistler if you love food as much as me. all the best restaurants are running prix fixe menus and for the most part they are all incredible. with so many places to choose from, i have narrowed down my top 4. 

📍 @wildbluerestaurant @lorettebrasserie @quattrowhistler @braidwoodtavern 

#whistler #whistlerrestaurants #whistlerbc #yvreats
taking my dad to places he’s seen online - part on taking my dad to places he’s seen online - part one!

I adore the @themeatup.ayce so when my dad asked me if I have ever been I told him yes and asked if he wanted to come with next time. it was my dad’s first time and he was so impressed. i wanted my dad to get the most epic experience so i went with the diamond tier ($63.99) but normally i go with the gold tier ($50.99). the menu is extensive with a self serve hot pot bar, made to order skewers and a hot and cold appetizer bar. 

pro tip: get $5 off diamond and gold tiers monday to thursday from 11 AM to 4 PM and after 9 PM.

#burnabybc #ayce #vancouverfood #yvreats #vancouverbc
another month done in vancouver and it was a month another month done in vancouver and it was a month full of good eats and good drinks. here are some of my stand out bites and sips of april 💐 

special shout out to the most amazing @50bestbars ceremony
and the most incredible cocktails from some really great bars and brands. 

#vancouverfood #yvreats #yvrfood #vancouverbc
vancouver represent 🙌 4 fantastic vancouver bars m vancouver represent 🙌 4 fantastic vancouver bars made it to the @50bestbars list last night. @juneoncambie (17) @prophecybar (32) @botanistdining bar (38) and @thekeeferbar (7!!!!)

and in the top 100 -  @whereisbagheera (59), @meochinatown (64), @whereislaowai (72) and @mountpleasantvintage (91).

had the most incredible night celebrating some of the best bars in the city @vanconventions. see you all next year!

#vancouverbc #50best #50bestbars #vancouverbar
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Latest posts

  • Time Out Market Vancouver at Oakridge Park featuring chef-driven food vendors

    What To Actually Eat at Time Out Market Vancouver: My Top Picks

    May 28, 2026
  • top 10 spots for spot prawn dishes in vancouver

    Best Spot Prawns in Vancouver: Where to Eat Them Right Now (2026 Guide)

    May 25, 2026
  • Maxine’s $49 Prix Fixe Dinner Might Be One of the Best Dinner Deals in Downtown Vancouver

    May 25, 2026

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