Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill (1133 Hamilton St)
By Joanna Lee, Modern Mix Vancouver writer Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill in Yaletown is one of Vancouver’s most critcally-acclaimed restaurants and widely recognized as one of the city’s best Mediterranean restaurants. Since its opening in 1999, Cioppino’s and sister restaurant next door, Enoteca, is a favourite of oenophiles, foodies and celebrities including Diana Krall, Elvis Costello, […]
Caché Bistro & Lounge (1269 Hamilton Street)
By Joanna Lee, Modern Mix Vancouver writer Caché Bistro & Lounge is a French-Asian fusion restaurant and true to its French name, is hidden in a corner of Yaletown at Drake and Hamilton. Only four months since its inception, Cache has already received praise from the local dining industry and has even won OpenTable’s 2012 […]
Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar (1095 Hamilton Street)
By Joanna Lee, Modern Mix Vancouver writer Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar is a seafood-centric, fine dining restaurant known as one of Vancouver’s best restaurants. Located within a heritage warehouse, Blue Water Cafe is situated in the heart of Yaletown, one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. The restaurant has received many accolades and […]
"My Fat Little Rule Book" by Vancouver's Jacquie Somerville
“I don’t know about you, but I am sick and tired of sanctimonious, impossible diet and exercise plans in magazines and books by so-called experts. I mean, who the hell can really live on 1,200 miserable calories worth of egg Beaters, skinless chicken, and salad greens?” – Jacquie Somerville, My Fat Little Rule Book By Joanna Lee, Modern Mix Vancouver […]
Bao Bei Brasserie (163 Keefer Street)
Owned and operated by Tannis Ling, a former bartender at Chambar, Bao Bei is not only modern but also pays homage to Ling’s parents, reminiscent in the many dishes on the menu and black-and-white photos adorning the restaurant.
The 34th Annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival (2012)
By Joanna Lee, Modern Mix Vancouver writer The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival is an annual event that attracts some of the largest players and international vintners in the industry. It is a week-long festival where owners, winemakers, and representatives converge from wineries around the world. In its 34th year, this year’s festival featured over […]