Cafe Firenze (920 Beatty Street)
Cafe Firenze (920 Beatty Street) opened earlier this month at the edge of Yaletown at Beatty x Smithe Street. Although the name indicates a cafe,
Cafe Firenze (920 Beatty Street) opened earlier this month at the edge of Yaletown at Beatty x Smithe Street. Although the name indicates a cafe,
By Joanna Lee, Modern Mix Vancouver writer Revolver Coffee (325 Cambie Street) is a family-owned and operated coffee shop that opened in Gastown on September 1st.
Thierry Patisserie is also a chocolaterie and cafe, offering a variety of hand-crafted chocolates made from artisanal dairy products, and an assortment of French pastries, macarons, croissants and madeleines. Everything is made daily using fresh seasonal fruits and premium chocolate ingredients.
Protected by Hotel Georgia’s heritage inner façade, Reflections provides an elegant and relaxed atmosphere perfect for al fresco dining and cocktails. The rooftop space features an outdoor island bar, oversized teak couches, and heated lamps, and is surrounded by infinity water features and a flowing waterfall.
The restaurant serves traditional Caribbean food and drinks, offers live music on most nights and is adorned with local art.
Benkei prides itself on their “no MSG” policy, by cooking their soups from scratch and using natural ingredients. They filter the soup several times to take out the fat, but leave in the rich taste of chicken or pork.





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