Endo Edibles

December 12, 2022
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

SkinnyFATS Catering [5,] Las Vegas NV

SkinnyFATS

Balls – Spinach and Corn Risotto Balls, Pesto Aioli

Meltdown – Two 1/4lb Beef Patties, Cheddar, Provolone, Caramelized Onion, Spicy Aioli, Sourdough, Sweet Potato Fries

Cranburky – Turkey Patty, Arugula, Tomato, Onion, Cranberry Oh, Wheat Bun, Truffle Fries

Yummus – Pita

Curry Be Happy – Braised Short Rib, Yellow Thai Coconut Curry, Golden Raisins, Jasmine Rice, Mint Crème Fraiche

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Celebration Cookie

Salted Caramel Cookie

S’mores Cookie

Banana Pudding – Nilla Wafers, Whipped Cream

Self-appointed “The Best Restaurant in the Entire Galactic System” this writer’s previous experiences tell a mixed story of SkinnyFATS, one of good Food and questionable catering that seems to be improving thanks to the involvement of Graffiti Bao’s Marc Marrone.

Debuted during summer 2013 right here in Las Vegas, and since expanding via franchising to Texas as well as Utah, SkinnyFATS promises guests an opportunity to “Live Healthy, Live Happy,” every item on the menu’s left half under 600 kcals while those on the right are more hearty.

Ever evolving as relates to Chef Marrone’s ideas, owner Reed Slobusky’s Salads, Cookies and Sandwiches still comprising much of the menu, it was from the hands of a timely delivery-man that nine items were delivered, “Yummus” a bit thin but paired well to soft Pita while “Curry Be Happy” delighted those who sport a more adventurous palate.

Next taking a bite of the “Meltdown,” a Patty Melt punched up by Provolone and Caramelized Onions, those familiar with Chef Marrone’s work at Locale Italian Kitchen will be unsurprised that Vegetarian Arancini titled “Balls” are exemplary while SkinnyFATS “Cranburky” Burger sports half a pound of lean Turkey on a Wheat Bun with Holiday-inspired accoutrement.

Not forgetting Tempura-fried Sweet Potato Fries it was after a couple handfuls that four types of Cookie competed for the spotlight before finishing up with texturally-flawless Banana Pudding.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Chef Marc Marrone’s involvement at SkinnyFATS adds yet another concept to his cadre, and although the menu will continue to evolve there is no doubt every aspect of the Restaurant will benefit from the Graffiti Bao team’s skills and diligence.

RECOMMENDED: Meltdown, Balls, Curry Be Happy, Salted Caramel Cookie, Banana Pudding.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: See the website for current offerings, @eatskinnyfats on Social Media for Specials.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.skinnyfats.com

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December 10, 2022
5:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Lawry’s The Prime Rib [2,] Las Vegas NV

Lawry’s The Prime Rib

Raspberry Beret – Stoli Razberi Vodka, Raspberry Puree, Lemon

Sourdough Bread, Whipped Butter

Acorn Squash Soup – Maple, Vanilla, Parsley

Golden Fried Calamari, Lawry’s Remoulade

Cheesy Onion Fondue – Gruyere, Sherry, Sourdough Toast

Shrimp & Corn & Jalapeno Fritters, Lawry’s Remoulade

Lawry’s Famous Spinning Salad – Spinach, Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Beets, Croutons, Egg, Vintage Dressing

Yorkshire Pudding

Lawry’s Fries, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt

Sweet Potato & Carrot Purée, Creme Fraiche, Butter

Iron Skillet Mushrooms, Garlic, Fresh Herbs

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Brown Butter, Garlic, Lemon

Mac & Cheese

Creamed Corn

Creamed Spinach

8oz Medium Rare Charbroiled Filet Mignon, Garlic Confit

Medium Well California Cut Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy

Medium Well English Cut Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy

Beef Wellington – Puff Pastry, Mushroom Duxelles, Bordelaise Sauce, Roasted Tomato, Scalloped Potatoes

Lobster Thermidor, Mushroom Sherry Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Herbed Orzo Pasta

25th Anniversary Baked Alaska – Vanilla Ice Cream, Vanilla Cake, Strawberries, Meringue, Flambeed Rum

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Whipped Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream

Coconut Banana Cream Pie

English Trifle, Strawberries, Whipped Cream

CC Brown’s Hot Fudge Sundae

Located at Hughes Center since 1997 Lawry’s The Prime Rib can safely be described as a Las Vegas icon, and although both Dallas and Beverly Hills have outposts that does nothing to dampen an Art Deco dining room and service on par to what one will find at some of The Strip’s top Steakhouses.

Known for Meats carved tableside from gleaming carts, though Certified Angus Steaks and fresh Seafood are also available, Lawry’s experience begins with check-in at the hostess’ podium, a trip to the lounge favored by some while most won’t wish to delay the main event.

Lavish without being stuffy, curved banquettes and tables both available, guests dine in a lively environment complete with Christmas carolers offering a choice of songs shortly after the arrival of seasonal Soup and warm Sourdough.

Smart to order some starters, though those seeking lunch in under an hour could surely achieve such with Salad, a Sandwich or Prime Rib plus sides, Lawry’s Shrimp & Corn & Jalapeno Fritters outpace Calamari with Remoulade while the “Famous” Spinning Salad is a polarizing experience mostly thanks to the inclusion of Beets.

Offering Roast Beef as a full-Dinner or a la carte, the former inclusive of Salad, Mashed Potatoes and Yorkshire Pudding, the quality of Lawry’s Prime Rib is evident in terms of taste, texture and appearance while additional sides range from luxurious Creamed Corn and Spinach to fairly mundane French Fries.

Not forgetting extra Au Jus nor sizzling Mushrooms, Cheesy Onion Fondue, Sprouts or Sweet Potatoes, holiday Specials including Lobster Thermidor and Beef Wellington were overpriced and under-sized while the Baked Alaska for Two and Desserts that come at the bargain price of $10 each were highlighted by Coconut Banana Cream Pie that is heavy on the Cream plus seasonal English Trifle and Sticky Toffee Pudding better than one will get from Gordon Ramsay.

FOUR STARS: With locations in Beverly Hills, Dallas and Las Vegas Lawry’s The Prime Rib is less a chain than the likes of most “celebrity chef” Restaurants on The Strip. It is also a lot more honest. 25 years serving Prime Rib, Prime Angus Beef Steaks, Classic Sides and Cocktails in an Art Deco room with great service is about as simple as it gets these days and “what you see is what you get” pays dividends.

RECOMMENDED: Shrimp & Corn & Jalapeno Fritters, Iron Skillet Mushrooms, Prime Rib, Creamed Corn, Creamed Spinach, Sticky Toffee Pudding, English Trifle.

AVOID: Specials are not where Lawry’s has earned its stripes for 25+ years, skip ‘em.

TIP: Skip the Valet and walk twenty feet from complimentary Self-Parking. Carolers start mid-December and go through Christmas.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.lawrysonline.com/lawrys-the-prime-rib-las-vegas

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December 8, 2022
11:35 AM
by: Uhockey

L’Epidor Bakery [2,] Las Vegas NV

L’Epidor Bakery

Cream Roll Cake

Red Bean Pastry

Almond Cookie

Puff Cream

Chestnut Roll

Mochi Bun

Puff Pastry Roll

Mocha Cream Pastry

Coconut Pastry

Butter Cream Pastry

Soboru

Roti Bun

Custard Cream Pastry

Egg Custard Pastry

Cream Cheese Bun

Honey Cake

Hidden away amidst one of the complexes along the Spring Mountain it was Thursday morning that a stop was made at L’Epid’or Bakery, a sub-par prior visit finding customer service improved though prices remain slightly higher than other Bakeries on the same road.

A concise space with lots to choose from, labels on each item answering queries the staff can not, it was for $52 that twenty Pastries and one Cake were procured – the roll light and fluffy with limited sweetness that pairs well to Coffee or Tea.

Moving next to a pair of items not seen elsewhere in Sin City, the soft Chestnut Roll remains a delightful bit of sweetness dotted by tender smoky nuts while the Napoleon wrapped in starchy white bread seemed almost ridiculous in execution, the exterior no different from Wonder or Bunny while the interior fared far better, the lightness of the puff pastry reminiscent of phyllo while the cream was light and only modestly sweet.

Showing well with more traditional items such as the Coconut and Red Bean Buns it was onward to a cream-packed “Puffs” that tasting marched forward, the Choux softer than ideal while Soboru and Roti Buns featured a crunchy top and the flavors of Peanut Butter and Coffee, respectively.

THREE STARS: Hit and Miss compared to others, the high points quite impressive while lows were below average, L’Epid’or is a worth a visit specifically for Red Bean and Chestnut Buns while other items are better executed elsewhere.

RECOMMENDED: Chestnut Bun, Red Bean Bun, Coconut Pastry, Soboru.

AVOID: Nothing but the Butter Cream Pastry was particularly “bad,” just not worth the price or calories.

TIP: Mislisted as 4850 or 6850 on various online listings the actual address is 6870 Spring Mountain Rd, #8. Open 9a-9p Seven-Days a week.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor

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December 7, 2022
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Naked City Express Catering [15,] Las Vegas NV

Naked City Express

Charcuterie Salad – Spinach, Lettuce, Banana Peppers, Salami, Ham, Turkey, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Buffalo Chicken Wings / BBQ Chicken Wings

Guinea Pie – White Garlic Sauce, Spinach, Grandma’s Meatballs, Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese

Buffalo 22 Pizza – White Sauce, Mozzarella, Cup n Char Pepperoni, House Italian Sausage, Crispy Garlic, Hot Honey, Roasted Garlic Crust

Garlic Buns

Oreo Brookie with Walnuts

Historically the first Restaurant ever selected to #supportlocal with lunch at the office, and reprising their catering role several times since, it was on Monday that Naked City Pizza delivered from the Blue Diamond Road “Express” location approximately ten minutes away.

The 26th time bringing Christopher and Michael Palmeri’s Pizza Shop off-site, indoor dining now reopened brand-wide, it was minutes prior to 11:30am that Michael arrived with a glut of items, easily enough Food for twice the number of guests with plenty of leftovers.

Presenting everything temperature appropriate it was not long before first-shift lunchers called dibs on Slices, Cup n’ Char Pepperoni predictably proving popular atop melted Mozzarella with housemade Sauce and Hot Honey, as did Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives famous Guinea Pie featuring White Garlic Sauce and Grandma Palmeri’s Meatballs.

Slinging Sin City’s best Chicken Wings, a few dozen devoured in minutes, Salad again proved popular with those seeking something lighter while Garlic Buns and housemade Brookies impregnated with Oreos taste great warm, cold or even two days later.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone there is a reason Naked City Pizza has been serving Sin City for over a decade, and so long as Christopher and Michael continue to work as hard as they always have there is little doubt that any order will delight a crowd whether at the Shop or delivered.

RECOMMENDED: Guinea Pie, Buffalo 22, BBQ Wings, Garlic Buns, Oreo Brookie with Walnuts.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: www.nakedcitylv.com/catering for large parties and follow @ncpslv for specials.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.nakedcityexpress.com

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December 6, 2022
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

The Coffee Class Catering [7,] Las Vegas NV

The Coffee Class

Fruitcake Scone – Grand Marnier Syrup, Fruit, Nuts

Oreo Blackberry PopTart – Gluten Free Oreo Crust, Oreo Blackberry Jam Filling, Oreo Crumble

Pumpkin PopTart – Pumpkin Puree, Gluten Free Crust

Vegan Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookie

Gingerbread PopTart – Ginger Snap Crust, Ginger Snap Cream, Orange Custard

Churro Cookie – Housemade Vegan Dulce de Leche, Cinnamon-Sugar

Now serving Sin City for over three years it was on the strength of prior office lunches that The Coffee Class was called on to cater Tuesday, and just like last five times Kyle Cunningham’s concept showed off its ability to please diners of varying backgrounds, ages and preferences including allergies or intolerances.

Coordinated and delivered by Chef Beth Ryan-Small it was at Breakfast that an abundance of Pastries were arranged, Beth’s Vegan Pumpkin Poptart immediately commanding respect thanks to the fact that not one staff member realized it was free of Animal products yet still delicious.

Next taking a look at two seasonal selections, Scones forever reference-standard and this time jumbo-sized as Fruitcake’s ideal form, the Gingerbread Poptart comes naked or dressed with the “better” version depending on one’s preference for sweetness.

No Biscuits this time, instead a Vegan and Gluten-free Oreo Blackberry Poptart competing for stomach space with two Cookies, Hot Chocolate Peppermint is fine and dandy but simply not in the same league as Beth’s Triple Chocolate Chip or sensational “Churro” that upgrades the usual Snickerdoodle with Housemade Vegan Dulce de Leche.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, this lunch from The Coffee Class remains unequivocally successful from Ingredients and presentation to cost and timeliness – exactly as one would hope from what might just be the city’s best under-the-radar experience.

RECOMMENDED: Fruit Cake Scone, Gingerbread PopTart, Churro Cookie.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 6:30a-4p Monday through Friday, 6:30a-5p Saturday through Sunday.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.thecoffeeclass.com

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December 4, 2022
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Purple Potato Bakery [6], Las Vegas NV

Purple Potato

Beef Caldereta – Slow-cooked Beef, Tomato, Olives, Potatoes, Onions, Peas

Ube Velvet Cookies – Ube Jam, Cashews, Milk Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Chips

Ube Brulee Cinnamon Roll – Ube Jam, Caramelized Brown Sugar

Salted Yema Donut – Brioche Donut, Salted Yema, Cinnamon Crumbs

Calamansi Pie – Calamansi Custard, Meringue, Butter Crust

Gingerbread Coffee Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Whipped Cream, Gingerbread Icing, Coffee Custard, Gingerbread Man Cookie

Creme Brulee Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Cream, Raspberry, Caramelized Sugar

Coco Pandan Donut – Brioche Donut, Coco Pandan Cream, Coconut Polvoron, Sesame Seeds

Young Coconut Pie – Young Coconut Meat, Custard, Coconut Streusel, Butter Crust

Risen like a phoenix from the ashes of Ramir Bolanos DeCastro’s beloved Purple Potato it is as a Bakery that the former Yonaka Chef’s legacy lives on via Donuts, Cookies, Ube-based treats and Filipino Pastries.

Previously offered for delivery or takeout only, but now brick and mortar at 6370 W Flamingo Rd #20 , it was Sunday that nine items were procured for tasting, savories including Beef Caldereta in Puff Pastry rich and hearty while Ube Brulee Cinnamon Rolls are a roller-coaster of textures finishing fluffy juxtaposing creamy and crunchy.

Never actually gone from the local food scene, the rebranding of Yonaka and Purple Potato followed by a consulting gig at LAS, Chef DeCastro’s current lineup continues with Croissant-style Donuts, this day featuring a dozen varieties ranging from an Ube trio to “Gingerbread Coffee” piped with Custard beneath Cream and a Cookie.

Scaling back “Monster Cookies” to approximately 4” Ube Velvet features a crisp rim and molten center while the Coco Pandan Donut succeeds thanks to a good balance of sweet and savory also noted in a Salted Yema version.

Not about to miss Calamansi, though a special “Creme Brulee Layered Donut” provided strong competition, Ramir’s best item remains the lavish Young Coconut Pie with heterogeneous Custard and a layer of Streusel on top of an all-Butter Crust.

FIVE STARS: Unlikely to be stumbled upon inside Phoenix Plaza the success of Purple Potato Bakery will depend largely on word of mouth, and based on a handful of visits it is safe to say Chef Ramir Bolanos DeCastro’s Desserts are better than ever with no lack of creativity.

RECOMMENDED: Beef Caldereta, Calamansi Pie, Coco Pandan Donut, Mango Ube Brulee Cinnamon Roll, Young Coconut Pie, Salted Yema Donut.

AVOID: N/A

TIP: Open 10a-6p Tuesday through Sunday, online ordering available via Instagram or contact@purplepotatolv.com for more information.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.purplepotatolv.com

Posted in Coffee, Croissant, Croissants, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Sweets, Purplee Potato Sweets Tagged Beef, Beef Caldereta, Bismarck, Bismarck Donut, Bismarck Donuts, Bismarck Doughnut, Bismarck Doughnuts, Bismarcks, Bread, Brioche, Brioche Donut, Brioche Donuts, Brioche Doughnut, Brioche Doughnuts, Brown Sugar, Butter, Butter Crust, Calamansi, Calamansi Curd, Calamansi Custard, Calamansi Pie, Caldereta, Caramel, Caramelized Brown Sugar, Caramelized Sugar, Cashew, Cashews, Chef Ramir, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chips, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Crumb, Cinnamon Crumble, Cinnamon Crumbs, Cinnamon Roll, Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Sugar, Citrus, Coco Pandan, Coco Pandan Cream, Coco Pandan Donut, Coco Pandan Doughnut, Cocoa, Coconut, Coconut Polvoron, Coconuts, Coffee, Coffee Custard, Compote, Cookie, Cookies, Cow, Cows, Cream, Creme, Creme Brulee, Creme Brulee Layered Donut, Creme Brulee Layered Doughnut, Croissant Donut, Croissant Donuts, Croissant Doughnut, Croissant Doughnuts, Cronut, Cronuts, Crumb, Crumble, Crumbles, Crumbs, Crust, Crusts, Curd, Custard, Custard Filling, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, endoedibles, Filling, Food, Foodie, Ginger, Gingerbread, Gingerbread Coffee Layered Donut, Gingerbread Icing, Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Man Cookie, Gingerbread Man Cookies, Glaze, Green Onion, Green Onions, Icing, Jam, Jelly, Las Vegas, Layered Donut, Layered Donuts, Layered Doughnut, Layered Doughnuts, LV, Meat, Meringue, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Chip, Milk Chocolate Chips, Monster Cookie, Monster Cookies, Nevada, Nut, Nuts, NV, Olive, Olives, Onion, Onions, Pandan, Pandan Cream, Pandan Curd, Pastries, Pastry, Pea, Peas, Pie, Pies, Polvoron, Potato, Potatoes, Puff Pastry, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Catering, Purple Potato Sweets, Purple Potatoes, Ramir Bolanos DeCastro, Ramir DeCastro, Raspberries, Raspberry, Roll, Rolls, Salt, Salted Yema, Salted Yema Donut, Salted Yema Doughnut, Seed, Seeds, Sesame, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seeds, Sesame Tuile, Sin City, Slow-cooked Beef, Streusel, Sugar, Sweet Custard, Tomato, Tomatoes, Tuile, Ube, Ube Brulee, Ube Brulee Cinnamon Roll, Ube Cream, Ube Jam, Ube Velvet, Ube Velvet Cookie, Ube Velvet Cookies, Vanilla, Vanilla Cream, Vanilla Crumble, Vegas, Whip, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate, White Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chips, Yema, Young Coconut, Young Coconut Meat, Young Coconut Pie, Young Coconuts

December 2, 2022
11:15 AM
by: Uhockey

Purple Potato Bakery [5], Las Vegas NV

Purple Potato

Cinnamon Roll – Cinnamon Sugar

Pumpkin Creme Brulee Donut – Brioche Donut, Pumpkin Custard, Caramelized Sugar

Mango Monkey Bread – Cream Cheese, Mango Jam, Cinnamon Crumble

Beef Caldereta – Slow-cooked Beef, Tomato, Olives, Potatoes, Onions, Peas

Young Coconut Pie – Young Coconut Meat, Custard, Coconut Streusel, Butter Crust

Coco Pandan Donut – Brioche Donut, Coco Pandan Cream, Coconut Polvoron, Sesame Seeds

Calamansi Donut – Brioche Donut, Calamansi Curd, Citrus Polvoron

Creme Brulee Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Cream, Raspberry, Caramelized Sugar

Salted Yema Donut – Brioche Donut, Salted Yema, Cinnamon Crumbs

Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Layered Donut – Cinnamon Sugar, White Chocolate, Dulce de Leche

Named after a popular crop in the Philippines, and a favorite snack of Chef Ramir Bolanos DeCastro, Purple Potato unfortunately shut its doors in the middle of 2019, the closure after just 21 months largely a result of location rather than Food as the healthy Bowls and quick-casual Sandwiches were almost universally well-received.

Now three years older and wiser, COVID-19 having entirely reshaped an Off-Strip dining scene that Chef Ramir helped to initiate with Yonaka in early 2013, Purple Potato marches on as a bakery at 6370 W Flamingo Rd #20 featuring Donuts, Cookies, Ube-based treats and Filipino Pastries.

Previously offered for delivery or takeout only, but now brick and mortar with pre-orders available online, it was Friday that seventeen items were procured for tasting, Savories including Beef Caldereta in Puff Pastry rich and hearty while all-new Cinnamon Rolls or Monkey Bread crowned by Mango Jam are fluffy and splendid.

Never actually gone from the local food scene, the rebranding of Yonaka and Purple Potato followed by a consulting gig at LAS, Chef DeCastro’s current lineup continues with Croissant-style Donuts, this day featuring a dozen varieties ranging from an Ube trio to “Pumpkin Creme Brulee” piped with Custard beneath a shattering shell.

Not about to miss Calamansi nor Salted Yemma, though a special “Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Layered Donut” provided strong competition, Ramir’s best item remains the lavish Young Coconut Pie with textural Custard and a layer of Streusel on top.

RECOMMENDED: Beef Caldereta, Calamansi Donut, Coco Pandan Donut, Mango Monkey Bread, Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Layered Donut, Young Coconut Pie, Salted Yema Donut.

AVOID: N/A

TIP: Open 10a-6p Tuesday through Sunday, online ordering available via Instagram or contact@purplepotatolv.com for more information.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.purplepotatolv.com

Posted in Croissant, Croissants, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Sweets, Purplee Potato Sweets Tagged Beef, Beef Caldereta, Bismarck, Bismarck Donut, Bismarck Donuts, Bismarck Doughnut, Bismarck Doughnuts, Bismarcks, Bread, Brioche, Brioche Donut, Brioche Donuts, Brioche Doughnut, Brioche Doughnuts, Brown Sugar, Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Layered Donut, Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Layered Doughnut, Butter, Butter Crust, Calamansi, Calamansi Crumb, Calamansi Crumbs, Calamansi Curd, Calamansi Custard, Calamansi Donut, Calamansi Doughnut, Caldereta, Caramel, Caramelized Sugar, Cheese, Chef Ramir, Chocolate, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Crumb, Cinnamon Crumble, Cinnamon Crumbs, Cinnamon Roll, Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Sugar, Citrus, Citrus Polvoron, Classic Polvoron, Coco Pandan, Coco Pandan Cream, Coco Pandan Donut, Coco Pandan Doughnut, Cocoa, Coconut, Coconut Polvoron, Coconuts, Compote, Cow, Cows, Cream, Cream Cheese, Creme, Creme Brulee, Creme Brulee Layered Donut, Creme Brulee Layered Doughnut, Croissant Donut, Croissant Donuts, Croissant Doughnut, Croissant Doughnuts, Cronut, Cronuts, Crumb, Crumble, Crumbles, Crumbs, Crust, Crusts, Curd, Custard, Custard Filling, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, Dulce de Leche, endoedibles, Filling, Food, Foodie, Glaze, Green Onion, Green Onions, Icing, Jam, Jelly, Las Vegas, Layered Donut, Layered Donuts, Layered Doughnut, Layered Doughnuts, Leche, Leche Filling, LV, Mango, Mango Compote, Mango Jam, Mango Jelly, Mango Monkey Bread, Mangoes, Mangos, Meat, Meringue, Michael Uzmann, Monkey Bread, Nevada, Nut, Nuts, NV, Olive, Olives, Onion, Onions, Pandan, Pandan Cream, Pandan Curd, Pastries, Pastry, Pea, Peas, Pie, Pies, Polvoron, Potato, Potatoes, Puff Pastry, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Creme Brulee, Pumpkin Creme Brulee Donut, Pumpkin Creme Brulee Doughnut, Pumpkin Custard, Pumpkins, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Catering, Purple Potato Sweets, Purple Potatoes, Ramir Bolanos DeCastro, Ramir DeCastro, Raspberries, Raspberry, Roll, Rolls, Salt, Salted Yema, Salted Yema Donut, Salted Yema Doughnut, Seed, Seeds, Sesame, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seeds, Sesame Tuile, Sin City, Slow-cooked Beef, Streusel, Sugar, Sweet Custard, Tomato, Tomatoes, Tuile, Ube, Ube Cream, Vanilla, Vanilla Cream, Vanilla Crumble, Vegas, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate, Yema, Young Coconut, Young Coconut Meat, Young Coconut Pie, Young Coconuts

November 30, 2022
6:20 PM
by: Uhockey

Jean Georges Steakhouse [22,] Las Vegas NV

Jean Georges Steakhouse

Lychee Raspberry Bellini

Brioche, Herb Butter

Endive, Pink Pearl Apple, Bartlett Pear, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Pecans, Herbs

Foie Gras, Figs, Brioche, Chewy Granola

Butternut Squash Soup, Whipped Parmesan, Sourdough Croutons

Chilean Sea Bass, Miso Yuzu Glaze, Maitake Mushroom / Soy Glazed Short Rib, Apple-Jalapeño Purée, Rosemary Crumbs

Bacon Wrapped Berkshire Pork Chop, Apple Compote, Caramelized Cabbage

F1 Wagyu Ribeye, F1 Wagyu Rib Cap, Bone Marrow, Crunchy Chicken

Crunchy Potatoes, Chili Yogurt, Herbs

Black Truffle Mac n’ Cheese

Mashed Potatoes

Glazed Carrots

Housemade Hot Sauce, Soy Miso Butter, Aerated Béarnaise, JG Steak Sauce

Pumpkin Sundae – Mini Roasted Pumpkin & Spiced Pecan

NY Cheesecake, Sour Cherry Sorbet

Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream

Market Apple Pie, Maple Pecan Ice Cream

Last visited in October, and twenty times prior including a yearly tradition kneecapped by the pandemic, it was alongside three others on Wednesday night that Jean Georges Steakhouse once again found the kitchen executing at a high level.

Led by Chef Griffin since 2015, including a renovation that upgraded décor and delivery of pristine Proteins and Produce, guests entering Jean Georges Steakhouse are greeted first at a podium before being led to spot-lit tables, the mood upscale but never stuffy while prices track similar to other like-Restaurants that feature far less creative cuisine.

Decorated in gold and buzzing with activity it was at a table near the back that carte blanche was deferred to Robert Phillips acting in Sean’s place, Wine and Cocktails quickly followed by buttery Loaves of Brioche and a complex plate of Endives shaved with Fruit.

Always inventive, Foie Gras with Granola and Figs predictably stunning, Soup served as a segue to Meats, Butternut Squash Soup with Whipped Parmesan lightening the load before signature Sea Bass plus portions of Soy Glazed Short Rib on the same plate.

Adding a few new specials, Bacon-wrapped Pork Chops just as good as F1 Wagyu Rib Cap and Ribeye cooked Medium Rare, no guest should leave Jean Georges without a taste of the city’s best Fried Chicken or seasonal sides such as November’s Glazed Carrots.

Refreshing the palate between bites with Mac, Vegetables and Potatoes in two forms Dessert featured a Pumpkin Sundae plus old favorites down the line, Chef Vongerichten’s Chocolate Cake served with tableside theatrics followed by Cheesecake plus exceptional Apple Pie.

FIVE STARS: Lots of people like to misappropriate terms like “farm-to-table” or “chef-driven” to differentiate their idea from others, but if one wants the very best of what Vegas has to offer there’s no finer place to trust the Chef than at Jean Georges Steakhouse at ARIA where Chef Griffin continues to create sides and starters every bit on par with the stunning selection of Meats.

RECOMMENDED: Foie Gras, F1 Wagyu Rib Cap, Soy Glazed Short Rib, Crunchy Organic Chicken, Bone Marrow, Bacon Wrapped Berkshire Pork Chop, Crunchy Potatoes, Cheesecake, Apple Pie.

AVOID: N/A

TIP: Online Menu is currently up-to-date.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.aria.com/en/restaurants/jean-georges-steakhouse.html

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November 28, 2022
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

ShangHai Taste [4,] Las Vegas NV

Shanghai Taste

Hot Tea

Fat Noodle with Shrimp and Beef

Kao Fu

Cold Bean Curd Noodles with Housemade Scallion Oil

Crab Yolk Xiao Long Bao

Traditional Shanghai Xiao Long Bao

House Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage

Steamed Vegan Dumplings

Steamed Mahi Mahi Dumplings

Shanghai Style Pork Ribs

Sheng Jian

Banana Nutella XLB

Still doing good business despite growing competition, with Shanghai Plaza now one of the most difficult places to find parking in town. it was as a party of four that diners sat down to once again enjoy an outstanding meal at ShangHai Taste.

Tucked inside Suite 104 of a two-story complex on the corner of Arville Street and Spring Mountain Road, a ground floor flagship since day one, it is upon entry that eyes are immediately drawn to Chinese-born Chefs working inside the restaurant’s glass prep-room, and with Chef Jimmy Li’s time at 3 Villages, 1900 Asian Cuisine and Niu Gu well-known to fans the fact that everything on-site is made from scratch should come as no surprise.

Seating approximately 40 guests from 11:00am until 9:00pm seven-days-a-week it was with greetings from partner Joe Muscaglione that eleven items were received in the course of two hours, the majority old favorites but also one new Dessert.

Affordable without skimping on Ingredients, all thanks to Chef Li and Joe Muscaglione’s dedication, a distinctive feel is ensured by the fact that almost every single item on-site is imported from or near Shanghai, and starting with good Tea plus housemade Noodles fans of Soup Dumplings, or XLB, will be happy to know ShangHai Taste’s set a high standard whether made with Pork or Crab.

Able to accommodate most dietary preferences, fried Soup Dumplings in two varieties desirable to all but vegans, those eschewing all Animal products will likely gravitate to Steamed Dumplings filled with Herbs, though far more interesting bites are found in the form of steamed Wheat Gluten Kao Fu amidst Mushrooms and Cold Bean Curd Noodles with Housemade Scallion Oil.

Built on family recipes handed down to Chef Li, his House Fried Rice with choice of Protein always a crowd-pleaser, Fish Dumplings taste wonderful with or without Soup while Stir-fried Noodles and Bone-in Pork Ribs made Shanghai-style are meaty yet tender.

FIVE STARS: Back in top form as the vaccine rolls out, and practicing social distancing with all the right protocols, Chef Jimmy Li and Joe Muscaglione continue to provide Chinatown’s best Shanghainese Cuisine in terms of cost, quality and customer service.

RECOMMENDED: Sheng Jian, Kao Fu, XLB, House Fried Fat Noodles, Shanghai Style Pork Ribs, Steamed Mahi Mahi Dumplings.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Open daily from 11:00am until 9:00pm. Call 702-570-6363 or hop on Yelp! to make reservations. No liquor license so Wine is BYO.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.facebook.com/ShanghaiTasteLV

November 26, 2022
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Dino’s Tomato Pie, Seattle WA

Dino’s Tomato Pie

Pepperoni Pizza – Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pepperoni

White Pie – Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Garlic

Mr. Pink Sicilian Pizza – Vodka Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta, Basil, Onion, Garlic

From the bizarre mid-90’s website to its location in a Dive-Bar bathed in red Dino’s Tomato Pie almost seems like a joke, that is right up until one realizes that their claim of “The second-best pizzeria in Seattle” is a tongue in cheek way of putting it just below Delancey which just so happens to be owned by the same couple.

The brainchild of Brandon Pettit and Molly Wizenberg, their wood-fired Neapolitain Pizzas in Ballard among the best in America, Dino’s instead channels New Jersey in style from ordering at the counter to pebbled red glasses and attitude aplenty.

Sold by slices or whole Pies, round or Sicilian, it is after perusing perfunctory Greens and Knots that Food and Beverage come quick with a triangle of Pepperoni crisp yet foldable around two types of Mozzarella plus the sort of Red Sauce that attests to quality Ingredients.

$2 Tall Boys or $4 “Fancy Beer of the Day?” Why not, while The Kinks act as a soundtrack to Home Alone 2 on TV? All the better to enjoy alongside White Pie tinged in Garlic plus squares of “Mr. Pink” that emerges from a brick oven slightly under an inch, light and bubbly with spots of caramelization.

www.dinostomatopie.com

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November 26, 2022
9:55 AM
by: Uhockey

Marui Bakery, Vancouver BC

Marui Bakery

Egg Custard Tarts

Coconut Milk Bun

Blueberry Cheese Bun

Red Bean Bun

Pineapple Custard Bun

Although Canada is better known for Butter Tarts the cultural mix of Vancouver makes Egg Custard more common, and at Marui Bakery inside the London Drugs complex on Kingsway warm Dan Tat for $1 are absolutely flawless from the flaky buttered Pastry to their pale yellow Filling.

Family owned for over a decade, the shop itself nothing to look at but everything made on-site and service friendly enough, it is alongside the semi-sweet Custard that Marui sells Buns and Cakes, the former each soft and fluffy inside their packaging with Coconut and Red Bean for $2.25 each both highlights.

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November 26, 2022
9:45 AM
by: Uhockey

Mello (East Pender Street,) Vancouver BC

Mello

Old Fashioned Donut

London Fog Donut

Salted Caramel Donut

Cereal Milk Cream Donut

Begun at the end of 2019 in Chinatown, a minimalist space slowed by the pandemic, Mello has now expanded to a second Arbutus location while still maintaining the same quality and creativity that made them a household name with Donut lovers.

Known for Brioche-style Donuts made on-site daily, each filled with housemade Creams or Custards that change seasonally, it is from 9am until 7pm that customers will find slowly-slimming selection such that pre-orders or early arrival are highly recommended.

An elaborate two-day process, proofing yielding a fluffy crumb beneath an exterior that is just a bit greasy, specials on this day included a crunch-coated Berliner filled with Cereal Milk Cream and the indelible “London Fog Donut” that tastes like Earl Grey Tea and perfumes every bit of the palate.

Also serving Cookies, Barista beverages and Old Fashioned rings, the latter nothing to write home about and more expensive than filled Brioche, Salted Caramel rounded things out in the absence of Butterscotch but performed its role admirably thanks to a silky consistency and just enough salinity.

www.mellovancouver.com

Posted in Breakfast, British Columbia, Dessert, Food, Mello, Mello East Pender Street, Vacation, Vancouver Tagged Berliner, Berliner Donut, Berliner Donuts, Berliner Doughnut, Berliner Doughnuts, Berliners, Bismarck, Bismarck Donut, Bismarck Donuts, Bismarck Doughnut, Bismarck Doughnuts, Bismarcks, Bismark, Bismark Donut, Bismark Donuts, Bismark Doughnut, Bismark Doughnuts, Bismarks, Bread, Brioche, Brioche Donut, Brioche Donuts, Brioche Doughnut, Brioche Doughnuts, British Columbia, Butter, Canada, Caramel, Cereal, Cereal Milk, Cereal Milk Cream, Cereal Milk Cream Donut, Cereal Milk Cream Doughnut, Cereal Milk Donut, Cereal Milk Doughnut, Corn, Corn Flake, Corn Flakes, Corn Flakes Cereal, Cream, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, Earl Grey, Earl Grey Tea, Earl Grey Tea Donut, Earl Grey Tea Doughnut, endoedibles, Flake, Flakes, Food, Foodie, Frosted Flake, Frosted Flakes, Frosted Flakes Cereal, Granulated Sugar, London Fog, London Fog Donut, London Fog Doughnut, Mello, Mello East Pender Street, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Old Fashioned, Old Fashioned Donut, Old Fashioned Doughnut, Pastries, Pastry, Salt, Salted Caramel, Salted Caramel Donut, Salted Caramel Doughnut, Salty Caramel, Salty Caramel Donut, Salty Caramel Doughnut, Sugar, Tea, Travel, Vacation, Vancouver, Yeast Donut, Yeast Donuts, Yeast Doughnut, Yeast Doughnuts

November 26, 2022
9:05 AM
by: Uhockey

Lee’s Donuts, Vancouver BC

Lee’s Donuts

Raspberry Fritter

Vanilla Cake Donut with Strawberry Icing

Vanilla Cake Donut with Maple Icing

Vanilla Cake Donut with Vanilla Icing and Sprinkles

Double Chocolate Cake Donut with Chocolate Frosting

Sugar Raised Yeast Donut

Cinnamon Vanilla Cake Donut

Serving Vancouver since 1979 Lee’s Donuts is nothing less than iconic, a tiny stall in the Granville Island Public Market open from 9am to 6pm daily with a queue almost universally present.

Still family owned, the head baker and operations managers both involved for over 35 yeaars, Lee’s options lean classic with Cake, Yeast and filled – a daily-special Raspberry Fritter very special indeed with shiny Glaze plus Fruit in the middle and in the Dough.

Only trying one Yeast Ring, fluffy but a bit tightly formed, Cake for $2.50 each are exemplary whether topped in Vanilla, Maple, Strawberry or infused with Cocoa beneath rich Chocolate Frosting.

www.leesdonuts.ca

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November 26, 2022
8:18 AM
by: Uhockey

Duffin’s Donuts, Vancouver BC

Duffin’s Donuts

Maple Long John

Glazed Cruller

Apple Fritter

Vanilla Cake Donut

Double Chocolate Cake Donut with Chocolate Frosting

Crumb Cake Donut

Serving Vancouver since 1987, twenty-four hours a day at the current location for the past fifteen years, Duffin’s Donuts looks like a stoner’s fever-dream complete with Fritters, Crullers, Sub Sandwiches, Tortas and even Fried Chicken.

The life’s work of Tony Chhuon and Paula Sim, Cambodian refugees much like the story of SoCal’s “Doughnut King,” it is once inside the Cash-only space that the hodgepodge unfolds, the fact that all the Pastries likely come a pre-mix not relevant to most but worth noting since Fritters lack Fruit and Maple Frosting has an artificial aftertaste.

Not particularly friendly either, a visible eye-roll when requesting Fries at 8:00am, Duffin’s Cruller is oily rather than eggy while Cake Rings perform only a bit better.

www.duffinsdonuts.ca

Posted in Breakfast, British Columbia, Canada, Dessert, Duffin’s, Duffin’s Donuts, Food, Vacation, Vancouver Tagged Apple, Apple Fritter, Apple Fritter with Glaze, Apple Fritters, Apples, Bread, British Columbia, Butter, Cake, Cake Donut, Cake Donuts, Cake Doughnut, Cake Doughnuts, Cakes, Canada, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cake Donut, Chocolate Cake Doughnut, Chocolate Cakes, Chocolate Frosting, Cinnamon, Cruller, Cruller Donut, Cruller Donuts, Cruller Doughnut, Cruller Doughnuts, Crumb Cake, Crumb Cake Donut, Crumb Cake Doughnut, Crumb Donut, Crumb Donuts, Crumb Doughnut, Crumb Doughnuts, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Double Chocolate Cake Donut with Chocolate Frosting, Double Chocolate Cake Doughnut, Double Chocolate Cake Doughnut with Chocolate Frosting, Doughnut, Doughnuts, Duffin’s, Duffin’s Donuts, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, French Cruller, French Crullers, Fritter, Fritters, Frosting, Glazed Cruller, Glazed Crullers, Icing, Long John, Long John Donut, Long John Donuts, Long John Doughnut, Long John Doughnuts, Maple, Maple Bar, Maple Icing, Maple Long John, Maple Syrup, Michael Uzmann, Pastries, Pastry, Paula Sim, Raised Donut, Raised Donuts, Raised Doughnut, Raised Doughnuts, Sugar, Syrup, Tony Chhuon, Travel, Vacation, Vancouver, Vanilla, Vanilla Cake, Vanilla Cake Donut, Vanilla Cake Doughnut, Yeast Donut, Yeast Donuts, Yeast Doughnut, Yeast Doughnuts, Yeast Long john

November 25, 2022
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

PiDGiN Restaurant, Vancouver BC

PiDGiN

One Eyed Samurai – Watermelon infused Tequila, Sake, Lemon, Egg White, Orange Blossom, Watermelon Granite

Beef Tendon Chicharron – Gochugaru Citrus Spice

Bison Tartare – Salted Plum, Sticky Rice, Daikon, Nori

Chicken Wings – Gochujung Sauce, Tosazu-pickled Daikon

Pork Belly Rice Bowl – Asian Pear Kimchi, Bamboo, Quail Egg

Korean Rice Cake – Pork, Beef, Gochujung Bolognese, Spiced Hazelnut

Chocolate Cake – Vanilla Mousse, Yuzu Curd

Szechuan Pepper Beignet – Granulated Sugar, Salted Caramel and Miso Sauce

Now toqued by Chef Wesley Young PiDGiN looks at the melting pot that makes Vancouver tick, its Gastown location adding some grittiness to a minimalist dining room filled with a mostly young clientele served by a friendly and professional staff.

Self-described as Asian-French fusion built on a backbone of Pacific Northwest Ingredients, all of that boiling down to a globally-inspired Gastropub with good Cocktails, prices and portions make sharing a good choice and none but Vegetarians should skip addictive Beef Tendon Chicharrons dusted in Gochugaru Citrus Spice.

All dim-lighting and wood banquettes beneath soft music, a daily special of Bison Tartare with Umeboshi eaten like a Handroll alongside Tequila with Watermelon and an Egg Flip, Chicken Wings get dialed up by Gochujung that is even better utilized in “Korean Rice Cake Bolognese” that cleverly riffs on Gnocchi.

Not about to forget a Rice Bowl, Pork Belly over Foie Gras the lady’s choice, Dessert consists of Chocolate Cake with Berries and Cream plus a more inspired trio of mouth-numbing Donuts ready to be dipped in Salted Caramel fortified by Miso.

www.pidginvancouver.com

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November 25, 2022
12:35 PM
by: Uhockey

iDen & Quan Ju De Beijing Duck House, Vancouver BC

Quan Ju De

Keemun Kungfu Black Tea

Longevity Peach Red Bean Bun

Spicy Seafood Leek Pancake

Duck Congee

Beijing Style Braised Noodles

Peking Duck, Crepes, Hoisin Sauce, Scallions, Cucumbers, Brown Sugar

The recent recipient of a Michelin star Quan Ju De is an established brand out of Beijing, the original Restaurant established in 1864 famous for not only its signature Peking Duck but an opulent setting and excellent customer service.

Located downtown at 12th and Cambie, a modern dining room accented in gold opened just prior to pandemic closures, guests are welcomed for both lunch and dinner with bargains offered early and evenings dominated by expense-account additions such as Bird’s Nest, Sea Cucumber and a $588 Tasting Menu.

Decorating tables with gold-dipped roses while servers circulate regularly, formal but never stuffy, Appetizers consist of Dim Sum, Salad and Soup with “Longevity Peach Buns” packing pureed Red Beans while Spicy Seafood Leek Pancakes live up to their billing with delicate texture supporting big flavors.

Not a spot for shortcuts, Noodles made on-site tender with a bit of stretch, rare is the table that does not order Quan Ju De’s signature Fowl with Skin that crackles atop juicy Meat and for fans of Rice Porridge the Congee made from Duck Bones is also a treat.

www.quanjudevancouver.com

Posted in British Columbia, Canada, Dessert, Food, iDen & Quan Ju De Beijing Duck House, iDen & Quan Ju De Beijing Duck House Vancouver, pancake, Pancakes, Quan Ju De, Quan Ju De Vancouver, Vacation, Vancouver Tagged Adzuki Bean, Adzuki Bean Paste, Adzuki Beans, Bean, Beans, Beijing Style Braised Noodle, Beijing Style Braised Noodles, Black Tea, Braised Noodle, Braised Noodles, Bread, Breast, Breasts, British Columbia, Brown Sugar, Bun, Buns, Butter, Calamari, Canada, Chicken, Chickens, Congee, Crepe, Crepes, Cucumber, Cucumbers, Duck, Duck Breast, Duck Congee, Duck Rice Porridge, Duck Skin, Ducks, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Hoisin, Hoisin Sauce, iDen & Quan Ju De Beijing Duck House, iDen & Quan Ju De Beijing Duck House Vancouver, Keemun Kungfu, Keemun Kungfu Black Tea, Keemun Kungfu Tea, Leek, Leeks, Longevity Peach Red Bean Bun, Longevity Peach Red Bean Buns, Michael Uzmann, Noodle, Noodles, Onion, Onions, Pancake, Pancakes, Pasta, Pastries, Pastry, Peking Duck, Pepper, Peppers, Porridge, Quan Ju De, Quan Ju De Vancouver, Red Bean, Red Bean Bun, Red Bean Buns, Red Beans, Rice, Rice Porridge, Sauce, Scallion, Scallions, Scallop, Scallops, Seafood, Shrimp. Squid, Shrimps. Squid, Skin, Soy, Soy Sauce, Spicy Seafood Leek Pancake, Spicy Seafood Leek Pancakes, Sugar, Tea, Travel, Vacation, Vancouver, White Rice

November 25, 2022
11:05 AM
by: Uhockey

La Bise Bakery, Vancouver BC

La Bise Bakery

Traditional Canele

Salted Caramel Canele

Apple Blackberry Canele

Pistachio Canele

Lemon Curd Canele

Cookie Butter Canele

Pistachio Donut

Sour Cherry Donut

Bailey’s Chocolate Donut

Cinnamon Sugar Donut

Served out of a crowded commissary kitchen on 5th Avenue La Bise Bakery features the skills of Nicole Scriabin, a former Creative Manager at Food Network UK who only began baking when she returned to Vancouver to assist an elderly family member.

Ordered via instagram and obtained by ringing a doorbell, Scriabin herself affable on Friday at 11:00am, La Bise specializes in hand-rolled Donuts and Canele de Bordeaux, each offered with housemade Cream, Curd, Preserves or Compote.

Truly a passion project, the “do one thing and do it well” ethos evident on visual examination, Donuts feature Brioche fried at high temperature to create a yielding golden exterior over springy insides while Caneles crack to yield mellow Custard with slight bitterness akin to the very best in France.

Perhaps not an ideal spot for purists, though a “Traditional” Canele and Cinnamon Sugar Donut are available daily, La Bise ups the ante by way of everything from Sour Cherries to Cookie Butter, though the very best bites come from delicate Pistachio Cream and award-winning Salted Caramel.

www.labisebakery.com

Posted in British Columbia, Canada, Canele, Dessert, Food, La Bise, La Bise Bakery, Vacation, Vancouver Tagged Apple, Apple Blackberry Canele, Apples, Bailey's, Bailey's Irish Cream, Bailey’s Chocolate Donut, Bailey’s Chocolate Doughnut, Berliner, Berliner Donut, Berliner Donuts, Berliner Doughnut, Berliner Doughnuts, Berliners, Bismarck, Bismarck Donut, Bismarck Donuts, Bismarck Doughnut, Bismarck Doughnuts, Bismarcks, Bismark, Bismark Donut, Bismark Donuts, Bismark Doughnut, Bismark Doughnuts, Bismarks, Blackberries, Blackberry, Bread, Brioche Donut, Brioche Donuts, Brioche Doughnut, Brioche Doughnuts, British Columbia, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Canada, Canele, Canele de Bordeaux, Caneles, Caramel, Cherries, Cherry, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Sugar, Cinnamon Sugar Donut, Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnut, Confectioner's Sugar, Cookie, Cookie Butter, Cookie Butter Canele, Cookies, Cream, Curd, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, La Bise, La Bise Bakery, Lemon, Lemon Curd, Lemon Curd Canele, Lemons, Michael Uzmann, Nicole Scriabin, Pastries, Pastry, Pistachio, Pistachio Canele, Pistachio Cream, Pistachio Donut, Pistachio Doughnut, Pistachios, Powdered Sugar, Salt, Salted Caramel, Salted Caramel Canele, Salty Caramel, Salty Caramel Canele, Sour Cherries, Sour Cherry, Sour Cherry Donut, Sour Cherry Doughnut, Sugar, Traditional Canele, Travel, Vacation, Vancouver, Vanilla

November 25, 2022
9:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Catch 122 Cafe Bistro, Vancouver BC

Catch 122

The Irish – Jameson Whiskey, Espresso, Vanilla, Bailey’s Whipped Cream

Coffee

Filled Croissant – Berry Mascarpone Cream

Hazelnut Praline Kouign Amann – Hazelnut Praline, Croissant Roll, Feuilletine, Hazelnut Pastry Cream, Chocolate Drizzle

Truffle Parmesan Fries – Aioli

KFC Dutch Baby Baked Pancake – Housemade Gochujang Sauce, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Sunny-side Up Egg, Kimchi, Sesame & Nut Dukkah, Pickled Cabbage, Smoked Tomato Aioli, Bok Choy, Greens

Tres Leches Dutch Baby Baked Pancake – Tres Leches Semifreddo, Popcorn Whip, Dulce de Leche, Berry Compote, Puffed Amaranth, Crushed Candied Almonds, Fresh Berries

Pending a move to the Shipyards District Catch 122 currently inhabits a space labeled as Rosette, the Restaurant’s daytime hours switching names, concepts and ownership at dinner from “Contemporary Canadian” to “Slow Food & Wine.”

Previously next door for a decade, Chefs Ana Laura Ramos and Patricia Manjarrez responsible for inspired plates served amidst wood and industrial lighting, weekday Brunch begins for many with Coffee, Booze or both – “The Irish” smooth but potent beneath a layer of Bailey’s Whipped Cream that pairs well to a half-dipped Breton Butter Pastry.

Not a low-effort undertaking, nearly everything made on-site daily, Viennoiserie finds even more success with a Berry Mascarpone Croissant that maintains texture despite copious Filling and for those seeking something more substantial the Dutch Baby is flawless whether sweet with Mexican influence or fiery with Kimchi and Korean Fried Chicken.

http://www.catch122.ca

Posted in Breakfast, British Columbia, Canada, Catch 122, Catch 122 Cafe Bistro, Coffee, Croissant, Croissants, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, pancake, Pancakes, Vacation, Vancouver Tagged 3 Milks, Aioli, Almond, Almonds, Amaranth, Ana Laura Ramos, Bailey's, Bailey's Irish Cream, Bailey’s Whipped Cream, Baked Pancake, Baked Pancakes, Berries, Berry, Berry Compote, Berry Mascarpone Cream, Blackberries, Blackberry, Blueberries, Blueberry, Bok Choy, Bread, British Columbia, Butter, Butter Milk, Buttermilk, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Cabbage, Canada, Candied Almond, Candied Almonds, Catch 122, Catch 122 Cafe Bistro, Cheese, Chicken, Chickens, Chocolate, Chocolate Drizzle, Cinnamon, Cocktail, Cocktails, Coffee, Compote, Cream, Croissant, Croissant Roll, Croissant Rolls, Croissants, Crushed Candied Almond, Crushed Candied Almonds, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Drizzle, Dukkah, Dulce de Leche, Dutch Baby Baked Pancake, Dutch Baby Baked Pancakes, Dutch Baby Pancake, Dutch Baby Pancakes, Egg, Egg Yolk, Egg Yolks, Eggs, endoedibles, Espresso, Feuilletine, Filled Croissant, Filled Croissants, Food, Foodie, French Fries, French Fry, Fresh Berries, Fried Chicken, Fries, Fry, Gochujang, Gochujang Sauce, Greens, Hazelnut, Hazelnut Cream, Hazelnut Pastry Cream, Hazelnut Praline, Hazelnut Praline Kouign Amann, Hazelnuts, Housemade Gochujang Sauce, Jameson, Jameson Whiskey, Jameson Whisky, KFC, KFC Dutch Baby, KFC Dutch Baby Baked Pancake, Kimchi, Korean Fried Chicken, Kouign Amann, Mascarpone, Mascarpone Cheese, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Nut, Nuts, Pancake, Pancakes, Parmesan, Parmesan Cheese, Pastries, Pastry, Pastry Cream, Patricia Manjarrez, Pepper, Peppers, Pickle, Pickled Cabbage, Pickles, Pop Corn, Popcorn, Popcorn Whip, Potato, Potatoes, Praline, Pralines, Puffed Amaranth, Roll, Rolls, Sauce, Seed, Seeds, Semifreddo, Sesame, Sesame & Nut Dukkah, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seeds, Smoked Tomato, Smoked Tomato Aioli, Smoked Tomatoes, Strawberries, Strawberry, Sugar, Sunny-side Up Egg, Sunny-side Up Eggs, The Irish, Three Milks, Tomato, Tomatoes, Travel, Tres Leches, Tres Leches Dutch Baby Baked Pancake, Tres Leches Semifreddo, Truffle, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Truffle Parmesan Fry, Truffles, Vacation, Vancouver, Vanilla, Viennesoire, Viennesoires, Viennoiserie, Viennoiseries, Whip, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, whiskey, whisky, Yolk, Yolks

November 24, 2022
6:15 PM
by: Uhockey

Forage, Vancouver BC

Forage

Pegu Club – Sheringham Seaside Gin, Sons of Vancouver Quadruple Sec, Lime, Simple Syrup / Forage 75 – Evolve Effervescence Sparkling Wine, Victoria Spirits Empress Gin, Lemon, Sugared Rim

BBQ Duck Chowder – Dungeness Crab, Shrimp Toast

Charcuterie – Duck Rillettes, Duck Pastrami, Boar Links, Bison Salami, House IPA Mustard, Pickles, Marinated Shimeji Mushroom, Bread, Crackers

Octopus – Hazelnut Romesco, Salsa Verde, German Butter Potatoes, House-made Giesbrecht Pork Chorizo

Dry Aged Duck – Ten day Dry-aged Duck Breast, Honey Lavender Glaze, Huckleberries, Parsnip Purée, Collard Greens, Pan Jus

Celebrating 10 years serving Vancouver Forage has been doing the “sustainable” thing longer than many, and although Chef Welbert Choi’s menu isn’t full of surprises the cookery is proper and flavors are bright while service walks a fine-line between formal and friendly.

www.foragevancouver.com

Posted in British Columbia, Canada, Crab, Food, Forage, Octopus, Pork, Vacation, Vancouver Tagged Barbecue, Barbecue Duck, Barbeque, Barbeque Duck, BBQ, BBQ Duck, BBQ Duck Chowder, Beer, Bison, Bison Salami, Boar, Boar Links, Bread, Breast, Breasts, British Columbia, Butter, Butter Potato, Butter Potatoes, Canada, charcuterie, Chorizo, Chowder, Cocktail, Cocktails, Collard Greens, Crab, Crabs, Cracker, Crackers, Cream, Dry Aged Duck, dry aged Duck Breast, Duck, Duck Breast, Duck Chowder, Duck Magret, Duck Pastrami, Duck Rillettes, Ducks, Dungeness Crab, Dungeness Crabs, EMPRESS GIN, endoedibles, Evolve Effervescence, Evolve Effervescence Sparkling Wine, Food, Foodie, Forage, Forage 75, French 75, German Butter Potato, German Butter Potatoes, Giesbrecht Pork, Giesbrecht Pork Chorizo, Glaze, Greens, Hazelnut, Hazelnut Romesco, Hazelnuts, Honey, Honey Lavender Glaze, House IPA Mustard, House-made Giesbrecht Pork Chorizo, Huckleberries, Huckleberry, IPA, IPA Beer, IPA Mustard, Jus, Lavender, Lemon, Lemons, Lime, Limes, Magret, Marinated Shimeji Mushroom, Marinated Shimeji Mushrooms, Michael Uzmann, Mushroom, Mushrooms, mustard, Octopus, Onion, Onions, Pan Jus, parsnip, Parsnip Puree, Parsnips, Pastrami, Pegu Club, Pepper, Peppers, Pickle, Pickles, Pig, Pork, Pork Chorizo, Potato, Potatoes, Puree, Quadruple Sec, Rillette, Rillettes, Romesco, Romesco Sauce, Salami, Salsa, Salsa Verde, Sauce Romesco, Seaside Gin, Sheringham, Sheringham Seaside Gin, Shimeji, Shimeji Mushroom, Shimeji Mushrooms, Shimejis, Shrimp, Shrimp Toast, Shrimps, Simple Syrup, Sons of Vancouver, Sons of Vancouver Quadruple Sec, Soup, Sparkling Wine, Sugar, Sugared Rim, Syrup, Ten day Dry-aged Duck Breast, Toast, Tomatillo, Tomatillos, Travel, Vacation, Vancouver, Victoria Spirits, Victoria Spirits Empress Gin, Welbert Choi, Wild Boar, Wine

November 24, 2022
3:09 PM
by: Uhockey

Remi Patisserie, Vancouver BC

Remi Patisserie

Canele

Crispy Choco-Hazel Financier

Crispy Salted Yolk Financier

Black Sesame Mochi

Strawberry Shortcake

Begun as a pop-up Remi Patisserie features the work of a young man from French Guiana who was raised in a Chinese family, these diverse influences coming together in the form of everything from classic Canele de Bordeaux to Black Sesame Mochi and a Crispy Salted Yolk Financier worth waiting 90 minutes at the border for.

Part of Beverley Gardens, a small storefront and subtle signage doing little to promote Remi Ho’s talents, it is from noon till 6pm Thursday through Sunday that guests can stop in to taste a variety of influences magnified by attention to detail such as in the delicate layering and subdued sweetness of Strawberry Shortcake with a bevvy of textures.

www.remipatisserie.com

Posted in British Columbia, Canada, Canele, Dessert, Food, Remi Patisserie, Vacation, Vancouver Tagged Almond, Almond Financier, Almond Financiers, Almond Flour, Almonds, BC, Black Sesame, Black Sesame Mochi, Bread, British Columbia, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Canada, Canele, Caneles, Choco-Hazel Financier, Chocolate, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Chocolate-Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Cream, Crispy Choco-Hazel Financier, Crispy Salted Yolk Financier, Crumb, Crumble, Dacquois, Dacquoise, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Egg, Egg Yolk, Egg Yolks, Eggs, endoedibles, Financier, Financiers, Food, Foodie, Hazelnut, Hazelnuts, Meringue, Michael Uzmann, Mochi, Paste, Pastries, Pastry, Phyllo, Phyllo Dough, Puff Pastry, Remi Ho, Remi Patisserie, Salt, Salted Egg Yolk, Salted Egg Yolks, Salted Yolk, Salted Yolk Financier, Salted Yolks, Seed, Seeds, Sesame, Sesame Paste, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seeds, Shortcake, Strawberries, Strawberry, Strawberry Cream, Strawberry Shortcake, Sugar, Travel, Vacation, Vancouver, Vanilla, Yolk, Yolks

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