As part of VanFoodster’s collaboration with Tourism Vancouver, Richard presents his neighbourhood Brunch Crawl series for Dine Out Vancouver. This past weekend, we were invited to experience some of the finest restaurants on Commercial Drive. Our check-in location was Federico’s Supper Club, a long time restaurant on the Drive, offering up authentic Italian cuisine complete with live…
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Win Free Bread for a Year from Uprising Breads! #40YearsofFlourPower
East Van landmark Uprising Breads has been in business for 40 years. That’s three generations, four decades, five renovations and well over 2.5 million muffins. I remember my first time at the Uprising Bakery Cafe. It was 1995 and I was still learning my way around the city. Commercial Drive was my favourite neighbourhood to “get…
Lombardo’s on Commercial Drive
Home of the original wood burning oven pizzeria, Lombardo’s is a family-run restaurant with deep roots on Commercial Drive. In such a finicky food town, to be open for business for almost 3o years is a big accomplishment and something the Lombardo family should be proud of. We started our meal with a glass of Killer…
Havana Restaurant
This restaurant has been a staple on The Drive for 19 years. In a city like Vancouver that’s known for opening restaurants in the blink of an eye (and closing them just as fast), it is obvious that Havana is doing something right. I came here for Richard Wolak’s Vancouver Taco Challenge to try their Pacific…
Rinconcito Salvadorean
Once in awhile I get cravings for my food… by that I mean Salvadoran food. Rinconcito was the first Salvadoran restaurant I tried out in Vancouver. Rinconcito has been part of the Commercial Drive restaurant scene for years. I’ve known Omar, the owner, for years and even though I haven’t been back since I moved…
The Libra Room
For my sister’s birthday, we decided to go out for dinner at The Libra Room. We went on a week night, so the restaurant wasn’t particularly busy. There was live jazz pianist playing. The Libra Room on Commercial Drive is the place to be for live music every night while having dinner or drinks. As…
East Side Brunch Crawl Recap
As part of Dine Out Vancouver 2014, this year Tourism Vancouver partnered with Vancouver Foodster to host East Side Brunch Crawl this past Sunday along Commercial Drive. Mary and I went as a good way to explore and sample a few restaurants we hadn’t been to yet for brunch along the Drive. One of the…
Little Nest
Little Nest restaurant is located at 1716 Charles St, off the famous Commercial Drive in Vancouver. This eatery has a family-friendly atmosphere that encourages adults to connect, yet allows children to be children. It showcases vintage toys and retro-style high chairs as part of the décor, as well as children’s books to read. The restaurant…
New VANEATS.ca Dining Package: Palki Passion
$14 doesn’t get you much nowadays. But with VANEATS.ca your dollar goes a long way, and fourteen bucks will get you a seven course meal at one of Vancouver’s best Indian Restaurants. That’s right. Seven. Course. Palki Indian Restaurant is located at 1130 Commercial Drive. The restaurant’s philosophy is that the customer comes first. Always. And they…
Learn How to Bring the Taste of Italy to Your Own Table With Executive Chef Romy Prasad
Federico’s Supper Club is one of Vancouver’s best Italian restaurants, it offers a combination of authentic Italian cuisine in a nostalgic atmosphere complete with live music and dancing. Guests are treated to fresh, simple ingredients and dishes that reflect old world Italy with a contemporary twist. If you are seeking a culinary adventure or celebrating…
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