This was quite the find and I'm still sort of processing it all. It's a hot sauce specialty shop,…read morebar, lounge and restaurant, but they don't have a proper kitchen. We found this as our initial destination had an absurd wait, and we left satisfied and pleasantly surprised. I saw pics online of what appeared to be large, juicy, and crispy fried chicken sandwiches sporting local hot sauces as the secret ingredients, and that's what brought us in. We ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with the Hot Duck chili crisp on it. Upon the bartenders rec we opted for the extra hot, which was a good call because it didn't really pack a punch to us chili heads, but had great flavor. The chicken was juicy and crispy, and the brioche bun was so soft and fluffy. All around a good sandwich, but we found it strange that they only offered it with chips, and no upgrade to fries, which were available as an add on order. As we ate our sandwich and waffle fries we realized there was no smell of oil in the air or sounds of a fryer, which had us scratching our heads. We looked for a hood too and noticed none. Eventually we realized that everything here is commercially air fried, which was both fun to learn and somewhat surprising. If this place had a fryer, it would be SO much better, but considering this limitation, it was solid. The sauce selection was huge too. I loved that you could taste them all and that they offered some amazing deals too. We found a few that warranted us checking a bag on the way back so we could enjoy them on the other side of the border, and I'm stoked they offer online ordering and shipping so we can get some more when they run out. All in all a solid experience. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. As a hot sauce store, this is a 5 star experience, as a restaurant, also good but just have the right expectations.

I have walked by this place for so long, not realizing it's a restaurant and bar! Yes, of course…read moreyou have your wall(s) of hot sauce, and offerings of the Hot Ones challenge, but more importantly, they have put their hot sauces to test, pairing them with their huge line up of dishes. I came in to check for a sauce my friend asked for but stayed for a bite! Did I mention that this place is cheap AF!? I don't know how they do it but it's incredibly affordable and the quality of food is impressive! I got their Veggies on Fire (Cheddar, lettuce, sprouts, tomato, cucumber, green pepper, pickles, red onion, banana peppers, Dijon, spicy mayo - Hot Sauce: Dawson's Shawarma). This was $8. Plus I added waffle fries, which I don't even care for. But these were heavily seasoned and cooked to perfection. The sandwiches come with chips but you can't miss the fries. You can choose which breads you want and I choose sourdough. Highly recommend that you toast that bread. The sandwich was huge and staked with so many veggies. The hot sauce was very mild but paired so well. The service was phenomenal! Above and beyond and so friendly. The place gets quite busy, understandable, and they are still so patient and friendly. I can't wait to try their extensive menu and order their veggie friendly menu options! And, obvy, their 1000 hot sauces!

OK so this may be odd, but I really like how the busker performances are vetted and scheduled. They…read moreget audited to ensure that their routines are up to snuff: entertaining, kid-friendly, and on schedule. Having visited before, I was used to all of the vendors selling almost everything under the sun, so I stopped at a bench to rest just outside the market, calculating my next move. Well, I didn't realize that The Mighty Quinn Show was starting and that I would spend the next hour watching him! It was so interesting to see how he gathered his audience from the people merely strolling by and hyped everyone up. I swear, there was a magnetic quality about him. At the end of the hour, I had to rush to finish my shopping since my parking allotment was almost up. Whoops!

Eyes: "We can eat it all." Stomach: "Absolutely not."…read more I absolutely love this place! There are so many things to eat and explore, and the outdoor views are beautiful. We visited on a rainy day, but honestly, it was still gorgeous and had such a nice atmosphere. I really appreciated that there were plenty of indoor options as well, so we could still enjoy the experience despite the weather. Definitely a place I'd love to come back to!

I loooove lobster rolls, so when I came across The Lobster Man, I definitely had to get one…read more The restaurant doesn't really have much seating. There is a little bar top inside that can stand and eat. It's a snug fit for about 4 people. Other than that there were two small tables outside, so you'll likely have to walk and eat or find another seat! Service was fast and friendly. I ordered the signature lobster roll and it did not disappoint. They provide you with a good amount of lobster, the bread was nicely toasted and fluffy, and a good side of kettle chips. Great for a quick and yummy stop!

I stopped by The Lobster Man while exploring Granville Island Public Market…read more It's a small spot with no real place to eat inside, so plan on grabbing your food and finding a seat somewhere around the market. Service was kinda blah, they said the words but weren't friendly like teens forced to do something (I don't think they were teens btw). I ordered the warm lobster roll and a prawn cocktail. Unfortunately, the lobster roll was a letdown. It wasn't very warm, the lobster itself didn't have much flavor, tasted off and the whole sandwich was just kind of dry. Thank goodness I also ordered the prawn cocktail because it saved the meal. It wasn't anything fancy, but the prawns were a good size and gave me something I actually halfway enjoyed. Overall, I didn't have the experience I was looking forward to.

I visited some the famous dessert shops (Laudree, Dalloyau, Lady M, Café 103 at IFC and others)…read morewhen I went to Hong Kong. After I came back, I thought time to make my own dessert. I found J'Adore Les Macarons on Yelp that they offer macron class, let's do it! The instructor Connie is friendly and knowledgeable. My friend and I arrived 10 mins early before the class, the notes and some ingredients were prepared and placed on countertop. Yes, we made macarons at her kitchen. The first thing I learnt from Connie was how to pronounce Macaron. (Mac-a-ron). Macaron is referring to the French Macaron. If pronounce it macaroon, it is the coconut kind. We started with a cup of tea and tasted beautiful macarons during the class. Our group decided to make Lavender macarons with buttercream and chocolate ganache which made of 66% Valhrona dark chocolate. Connie taught us her secrets and techniques to make Parisian macarons. During the class, she vigilant in checking and measuring the ingredients. After 4 hours long class, I really enjoyed and learnt a lot. I took 18 macarons home and shared with my friend and hubby. I would recommend any macaron lover to take the class or buy the macarons from Connie

I heard about this from a friend who wanted to take a macaron baking class. My experience has been…read morelimited to eating these delightful treats. I am relatively new to them as just being introduced to them this year! Although I am a macaron noob, I've looked online and read recipes and know enough about them to truly appreciate the precision that goes into its creation. So I went to their website and signed up for a class on Victoria day. I went on my own as my friend was unavailable. Connie, the instructor emailed me promptly to let me know as soon as there are 4 people in the class, it will be good to go. The class is held at Connie's house which I liked as it was warm and comfortable and made me feel at ease. I'm just a self-taught baker making assorted cookies and cupcakes at home and have never taken a class before so I didn't know what to really expect. The intimate setting of having 4 students was awesome. She had tea for us to drink, fun aprons to wear and 2 sample macarons to taste as we learned the secrets of baking macarons. It's great for people who have tried making macarons and need to tweak something to make consistent perfect macarons. You can tell Connie is just obsessed with macarons. I love it! She has done the work, spent time learning the skill and art of them and loves sharing that information through her classes. I think she said she has been making macarons weekly for the past year and a half! That's a LOT of macarons. If you love macarons and love to bake, Connie's class is a MUST. I had so much fun, and she is so pleasant. She even welcomes emails if you have a macaron crisis at home and have questions in the future. The price is fair. $100 for instruction PLUS you get to take 20 macarons home! It was definitely worth it. The whole experience makes me dreamy for Paris and macarons. Thank-you again Connie for generously sharing your expertise!

At Yelp event on Cardero cafe, I found a business card on the cashier counter. I asked what it was…read more They introduced their sister store across the street. It's literally across the street. So I decided to stop by. The lady here was so excited to know Cardero cafe sent me. I hope there are more GOOD human trafficking here! Wow this store has lots of goodies stuff. At end of isle, there are dried spices and you will find different types of chilis. I don't do BBQ but if you'd like to try Argentin style sausage, check the freezer!

Stepping into Ladurée Vancouver - Robson feels like taking a enchanting step right into a chic…read moreParisian salon. The delicate pastel tones, luxurious chandeliers, and elegant seating create an opulent yet serene environment that makes an afternoon tea or dessert outing feel extraordinarily special. The staff provided charming, attentive service, ensuring every detail of the experience felt relaxed and indulgent. The iconic sweet offerings were outstanding, from their legendary, melt in your mouth macarons and delicate artisanal pastries to their decadent French Toast. Paired with a refreshing Fruit Salad and fine tea, it made for a completely refined culinary afternoon.

Casual dessert spot after a day of shopping the area. I just order at the counter and find a seat…read moretype of place. Counter service was quick and friendly. Tried the very trendy fruit shaped desserts and I would say- well executed. The white chocolate had a good crunch, the filling was very tart, the jelly/panna inside was smooth and creamy. Would definitely get the mango again.

Best cut freshest meat. Super nice service. I've been buying from Wholefoods for years....Never…read moreagain!! Cannot recommend highly enough. I wish I had discovered him 18 years ago when they opened!

Been shopping there awhile. I have no complaints. Good products, friendly service. Not fond of…read moreRobson Market, however, but that won't make me stop shopping at Gourmet Butcher.

This is a nice cafe that sells all different kinds of pies. The staff are very nice and helpful…read more There is ample seating. The meat pies are individually sized and delicious. You have the option to get them "peaked" with mashed potatoes, mushy peas, and gravy! I definitely recommend getting it peaked.

We stopped in this evening to share an apple pie, and it was excellent. Perfectly balanced in…read moreflavour, not too sweet. The crisp crust was thin, browned on the bottom; apple chunks were generous; and it came topped with abundant, oaty crumble and a turban of whipped cream. Although we've tried the savoury pies and found them not to our liking, we've enjoyed everything sampled from the dessert case: Lamingtons and miningtons, carrot cake, and Anzac biscuits - have all been exemplary. Friendly service.

I have wanted to try soufflé pancakes for years and so I am so glad Vancouver had this place! They…read morehad so many food options to chose from. We tried the Tiramisu and Nutella Banana. We were not expecting our pancakes to come with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but it went great together. Their cold brew was good as well. It was a little unclean in the dining area and bathroom went we visited unfortunately. However, the staff were very friendly.

We came here in Victoria Day. They service savoury and brunch as well now but we came here for…read moretheir pancake. There are a lot of different flavours on their menu but we went with their Matcha pancakes. It is fluffy and airy. The flavor reminds me of the castella cake. Very eggy and light. I think they weren't that ready for the holiday. The dad next to us wanted to order their brunch and they told him they ran out of eggs and only making pancakes for the day

Like the wide selection of Eastern Europeans goods here. Prices are above average, but not…read moreunreasonably expensive. Store layout is clear so it's easy to find things. Not everything has English labels so it's tougher to do exploratory shopping if you aren't familiar with the products. Store clerks were nice, but highly preferential towards the regulars who spoke Russian. Warning: carefully inspect packaging for Expiry/Packaged On dates. I found out that, after the fact, quite a bit of the stuff I bought wasn't very fresh. Threw away two out of four cheeses because they were pretty far gone. They were so bad that I did not feel it was worth holding onto it to bring back to the store for a refund, just wanted to be rid of it. I take responsibility that I should've checked better, but it's poor business practice for the store to be carrying inventory that isn't safe for patrons. Hope to see this improved on.

Place sells expired products. They've been doing it for years, so stay away for your own good…read more To the owner: your discounts for expired food and excuses are complete bs. You had years to make it right.