Weekend Brunch Series: Café Medina on Richards Street

The times I’ve walked by Café Medina on a weekend, I have always seen a line up out the door but that doesn’t seem to discourage Vancouverites from waiting an hour for a table at this weekend brunch hotspot. Even though Medina moved from Beatty Street to a new location on Richards Street, the crowds have followed. Café […]

Weekend Brunch Series: Belgard Kitchen at The Settlement Building

The Settlement Building in East Vancouver is a “brand collective” which houses several trendy wine and beer centric establishments all under one roof.  In the same location as Vancouver Urban Winery and Postmark Brewing, Belgard Kitchen is the restaurant portion of this establishment. The entrance at 55 Dunlevy Street is through a giant wooden door, reminiscent […]

Weekend Brunch Series: YEW at Four Seasons Vancouver

Modern Mix Vancouver had the opportunity to check out the weekend brunch offerings at YEW seafood + bar, located within the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Being a seafood restaurant, YEW has made sustainable seafood choices with their menu items, and has been part of the Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program since 2012.  This program is […]

Weekend Brunch Series: Calabash Caribbean Bistro

Caribbean food is known to incorporate a multitude of spices like peppers, ginger, garlic, thyme and coconut. Because of these distinct flavour profiles, at Calabash Caribbean Bistro, you can expect to find a unique, tropical interpretation of brunch.

Weekend Brunch Series: The Oakwood in Kitsilano

When you go for a “canadian brunch” you expect to see waffles, pancakes and an over-abundance of maple syrup. The Oakwood Canadian Bistro, however, has taken more of an upscale twist on this concept.

MMV Weekend Brunch Series: LOCAL Kitsilano

On the corner of Cornwall and Yew, The Local Public Eatery, more fondly known as just “LOCAL”, has earned a reputation as a summertime hotspot due to its spacious patio, rotating craft beer menu, and proximity to Kits Beach. Despite being frequented as a casual bar to watch the game, or grab a bite before going to the […]