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Pax Romana Vancouver Review – Small Plates & Cocktails on Commercial Drive

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Le Crocodile Lunch Review – Is Vancouver’s Iconic French Restaurant Worth It?

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Winnie the Pooh Afternoon Tea in Vancouver – A Whimsical Experience at H Tasting Lounge

Junbi Seattle Vancouver pop-up at Lee’s Donuts Gastown
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Junbi Seattle in Vancouver – Matcha & Hojicha Pop-Up at Lee’s Donuts Gastown

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Hello Nori Park Royal Launches New Hand Roll Cart in West Vancouver

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Beton Seoul Review – The Best Salt Bread in Seoul Loved by Locals

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Dine Out Vancouver 2026 at Sopra Sotto Burnaby

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Dine Out Vancouver Festival 2026 Top Picks – Must-Try Restaurants & Menus This Year

Updated on November 12, 2025November 12, 2025Korean

Jeju Vancouver Review – One of the Best New Restaurants This Year

Jeju Vancouver review featuring a first taste of the menu, the room, and the huge demand that sold out reservations for all of 2025.

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Weekend brunch spread at House of Dawn Steakhouse in Richmond — truffle pasta, lobster linguine, and mushroom toast served with coffee
Updated on November 2, 2025November 2, 2025Brunch

House of Dawn Steakhouse – New Spot for Brunch in Richmond BC

New brunch at House of Dawn Steakhouse in Richmond. Mixed bag with slow service, but some dishes show promise and are worth trying.

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Updated on October 31, 2025October 31, 2025Fine Dining Italian

CinCin Vancouver Truffle Dinner 2025 – A Five-Course Celebration of Truffles

The CinCin Vancouver Truffle Dinner is five courses of seasonal white and black truffles, wood-fired flavour, and elegant wine pairings.

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Updated on October 28, 2025October 28, 2025Cocktails Japanese

Nomo Nomo – A New Japanese Snack-Bar & Cocktail Spot on Commercial Drive You Need to Try

A trendy bar in Vancouver offering Japanese-inspired share plates and standout cocktails. Nomo Nomo is Commercial Drive’s newest must-visit.

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Updated on October 5, 2025October 5, 2025Japanese

Top 10 Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver You Need to Try

Discover the Top 10 Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver, from fresh sushi and omakase to trendy izakayas and unique dining experiences.

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Updated on September 29, 2025September 29, 2025Korean

Where to Eat Ganjang Gejang in Vancouver – Jinmi’s New Location & Menu

Discover the best ganjang gejang in Vancouver at Jinmi’s new location. Soy marinated crabs, Korean raw seafood & grilled eel await.

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Sneak Peek: 2025 Nespresso Festive Collection
Updated on September 27, 2025September 27, 2025Nespresso

Sneak Peek: 2025 Nespresso Festive Collection

Celebrate the holiday season with the 2025 Nespresso Festive Collection! Check out this sneak peek of the upcoming flavours.

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Updated on September 24, 2025September 24, 2025Whistler

6 Best Whistler Prix Fixe Menus to Try This Fall

Discover the best Whistler prix fixe menus this fall, from steakhouse feasts to French brasserie classics at 6 top spots for affordable dining.

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Limited-Edition Wa-Bagel Anniversary Flavours You Need to Try Salmon Onigiri Bagel A playful twist on the classic onigiri, generously filled with salmon and wrapped in seasoned nori bagels in downtown vancouver japanese bagels in vancouver
Updated on September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Bagels

Limited-Edition Wa-Bagel Anniversary Flavours You Need to Try

Discover the Wa-Bagel anniversary flavours include the Cranberry Celebration bagel and the Salmon Onigiri Bagel until Sept 29.

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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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  • Pax Romana Vancouver Review – Small Plates & Cocktails on Commercial Drive

    May 11, 2026
  • Le Crocodile Lunch Review – Is Vancouver’s Iconic French Restaurant Worth It?

    May 9, 2026
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    April 11, 2026

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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
these are some of my go to spots in vancouver for these are some of my go to spots in vancouver for some great italian food and wine. from the every day stop to some more treat yourself moments, you can’t go wrong with any of these picks (in my opinion 😉)

#italianfood #vancouverbc #vancouverfood #freshpasta
somehow found tokyo’s most affordable omakase… in somehow found tokyo’s most affordable omakase… in its most expensive neighborhood 🤫 

13 courses of expertly crafted nigiri, seasonal dishes and bara chirashi for just 4800 yen at lunch. 

a repeat visit every single time. 

📍 sushi azabu

#tokyo #tokyojapan #omakase #azabudaihills
the days, weeks and months are flying by! how is i the days, weeks and months are flying by! how is it already mid april. here are some delicious eats from the month so far, with more to come 😉 

#vancouverfood #yvreats #yvrfood #vancouverbc
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