What I love about the decor and design of this cafe is its botanical-inspired decor, its interior brick walls, and last but not least, the uniqueness of having dual entrances: one from Alexander and the other from Powell.
As the name suggests, the cafe is train-themed – from a train engine serving as its logo, to the booth seating area designed like cabooses. Seating is fairly limited yet unique in that people are sitting and facing one another at communal tables, perhaps designed to create possibilities of meeting new people.
After seeking community engagement and incorporating feedback from the neighbourhood, Lips realized sophisticated sharing plates and international cuisine was not as appealing as initially thought. Thus, they decided to rebrand to cater to the liking of area residents and underwent renovations in September. Village Bistro now offers casual fare with a focus on Canadian comfort food.
The long-running Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar in Yaletown has been revamped and recently re-opened its doors as Brix & Mortar.
Designed for sharing, the menu features dishes from different Asian cultures, including Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese.
Executive Chef Mark Russell from Loblaws and local chef and restaurateur, Vikram Vijs have combined their culinary genius to introduce 11 ready-to-eat authentic Indian-inspired dishes to the Loblaws ‘From our Chefs’ menu.
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