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June on Cambie Review: A Must-Try New Restaurant in Vancouver’s Cambie Village

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Top 4 Mother’s Day Brunch Buffets in Vancouver You Can’t Miss

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You Need To Try The New Sakura Bento at Minami Vancouver

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Top 4 Easter Brunch Buffets in Vancouver You Can’t Miss

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Cantina di Luigi: New Must Try Italian Spot in Chinatown Vancouver

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Easter in Vancouver 2025: 8 Spots for Sweet Treats

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From Classic to Unique: 6 Afternoon Teas You Have to Try in Vancouver

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Bbong Korean Restaurant: Hidden Gem for Korean Chinese Food on North Road

Updated on May 8, 2024May 8, 2024Charcuterie Happy Hour Wine

Dear Gus Snack Bar Review – New-ish Wine Bar in Mount Pleasant

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Know before you go, check out my Dear Gus Snack Bar review to see if this new snack and wine bar in Mount Pleasant is worth trying!

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Updated on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024Brunch Comfort Food

OEB Yaletown’s 5 Year Anniversary Must Try Retro Hits

If you love brunch you need to check out OEB Yaletown’s 5 Year Anniversary retro hits menu available from May 13-19th!

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Updated on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024Burgers

Must Try Viral Vancouver Food – ARC Restaurant’s Wagyu Burger

The new viral must try item in Vancouver is ARC Restaurant’s Wagyu Burger. This decadent burger is piled high with hiro wagyu, foie and more!

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Updated on April 5, 2024April 5, 2024Happy Hour Italian Pizza

Per Se Social Corner – New Must Try Happy Hour in Vancouver

The new happy hour menu at Per Se Social Corner is a must try for your next visit to Downtown Vancouver. Their menu prices start at $5!

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Updated on April 1, 2024April 1, 2024Bubble Tea

HeyTea Burnaby – Special Easter Promotion You Need To Check Out

HeyTea Burnaby is a brand new bubble tea spot located inside Crystal Mall with some of the best tea drinks in the Lower Mainland.

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Updated on March 30, 2024March 30, 2024Greek Happy Hour Mediterranean

Hydra Happy Hour Is A Must Try in Downtown Vancouver

Hydra’s happy hour is a must try in Downtown Vancouver for exceptional Mediterranean small plates, wine, cocktails and $1.50 oysters.

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Updated on March 16, 2024March 16, 2024Cocktail Lounge Cocktails Japanese

D/6 Bar & Lounge Tower Izakaya Experience Review

If you’re looking for a unique and fun time in Downtown Vancouver you need to check out the new D/6 Bar & Lounge Tower Izakaya Experience!

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Updated on March 16, 2024March 16, 2024Mexican West Coast

Tacofino Metrotown – Brand New Breakfast Menu You Need To Try

If you’re looking for a great breakfast in Burnaby with tacos, burritos and loaded breakfast tots look no further than Tacofino Metrotown.

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Updated on March 16, 2024March 16, 2024Korean

JINMI Denman – Korean Raw Marinated Crabs and Seafood in Vancouver

JINMI Denman is a brand new restaurant specializing in ganjang gejang and Korean raw marinated seafood in Downtown Vancouver.

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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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@loam_bistro is back with a brand new menu and a f @loam_bistro is back with a brand new menu and a few specials up their sleeves. Their spot prawn toast is a seasonal special and it features chopped spot prawn tartar layered over toasted white bread with a bisque crafted from roasted spot prawn shells. It is absolutely divine and a must order.

Other great dishes to try include:
🍄‍🟫 TRUFFLE OMELETTE - Local free-range eggs, sautéed mushrooms, shaved black truffle, Tobiko cheese sauce
🥭 MANGO VOGURT BOWL - Homemade granola, Greek yogurt, mango purée, seasonal fruit, chia seeds
🍞 PISTACHIO FRENCH TOAST - Milk bread, home-made pistachio sauce, pistachio crumb

Everything here is made with so much love and intention and you can really taste the difference. This little gem in Lower Lonsdale is a great little spot for brunch every single day!

#brunch #northvancouver #lonsdale #vancouverfood #yvreats #vancouverbc #spotprawn *hosted
You can never go wrong with a meal @hellonori. Whe You can never go wrong with a meal @hellonori. Whether you’re at their Brentwood location, Richmond, Park Royal, Robson or even Toronto you can always expect a spectacular visit with delicious fresh hand rolls made to order. Crispy seaweed, warm rice and delicious fillings. My definition of girl dinner. 

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Never let a man get between you and your travels. Never let a man get between you and your travels. ✈️
this is for the matcha lovers. escape from the hus this is for the matcha lovers. escape from the hustle and bustle of arashiyama to this cute little cafe with delicious matcha drinks and cloud cakes. ☁️ 🍵 

📍 @kumonocha_kyoto 

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If you are looking for small bites and a fun loung If you are looking for small bites and a fun lounge space the new izakaya concept @kobevancouver is for you. Dark sleek interiors with a fun bar menu and small izakaya bites to nibble on. The crispy tuna rice here was 💯 and definitely my favourite of the night. 

#vancouverbc #vancouverfood #yvreats #yvrfood #downtownvancouver *hosted
Elegant and elevated takes on cafe classics like t Elegant and elevated takes on cafe classics like tuna melt, BLT, rotisserie chicken and more. 😋 #whistler #whistlerbc
Didn’t realize at the time it was more than 2/3 Didn’t realize at the time it was more than 2/3 of my caloric intake for the day 😂😂
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In case you didn’t know, it’s spot prawn seaso In case you didn’t know, it’s spot prawn season and one of the best times to visit @sashimiyashop ❤️

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