NOTTURNO PANINOTECA – GASTOWN – VANCOUVER
NOTTURNO – A MODERN ITALIAN PANINOTECA
Vancouver welcomes Notturno Paninoteca which makes a wonderful addition to GasTown’s Restaurants/Lunch Spots. You may all have heard of Panini but you have not truly experienced a Panino until you had one at Notturno Paninoteca. Each so tasty Panino, hand made, comes with a simple yet very refreshing Insalata which make a perfect combination.
With stylish and modern interior, Notturno Paninoteca is elegant and carries a comfortable atmosphere. The Restaurant presents a menu created by the famous centipede arm tattoo Chef – Adrian M. who brings us this modern Italian style spot as a delicious and an addictively tasty journey in town.
Notturno Paninoteca, so far only open for lunch is about to launch a full menu and extended hours so if you are looking for a gorgeous intimate space for a private party or an event, Notturno Paninoteca might be just the perfect fit.
ROAD 13 VINEYARDS – BC WINERIES & VINEYARDS
THE MOTTO OF ROAD 13 “IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DIRT”
ABOUT ROAD 13
The site was originally operated by a partnership between three field engineers who were kicked out of Russia by the communists after the revolution. After irrigation canal water became available inthe early 1920s, they planted tree fruits and ground crops.
The land was next sold to Tim Robin, one of the largest growers in the area, who continued to farm it as an apple and peach orchard.
The property was sold in a derelict state to Hungarian Arpad Pallay in 1961. Arpad (deceased in 2004) planted apples, cherries and ground crops. He was the first farmer in the lower valley to circumvent the growers’ co-op and took his fruit direct to Vancouver. As a juicy side, his daughter Kate married the son of the fruit inspector who has always trying to catch Arpad selling his fruit outside the co-op!
Peter and Helga Serwo purchased the winery site in 1985. Coming to the Okanagan Valley in the late 1960s from Germany, where they worked as building contractors and grape growers. They continued these callings in Canada and were responsible for a good chunk of the early Golden Mile plantings including the original Tinhorn Creek site. Pam and Mick Luckhurst purchased the land in 2003, when Peter and Helga wanted to slow down after 50 years of viticulture.
GUU KOBACHI – TRADITIONAL JAPANESE TAPAS (IZAKAYA) – VANCOUVER
“NO REGULAR MENU” FOR GUU KOBACHI
Guu is the izakaya pioneer with the Japanese spirit in Canada. Started serving locals in Vancouver, they have reached Five locations in Vancouver, two locations in Toronto, and one in Sichuan, China today. Other than serving authentic izakaya food/drink, their warm and energetic loud greeting to patrons is one of their characters. Shout with us, “Guu is Guuu’d!”
RICHMOND NIGHT MARKET – 2011
SUMMER NIGHT MARKET IN RICHMOND
There is still time to check out the Summer Night Market in Richmond as this year it runs until October 4th. The Richmond Night Market is one of the hottest summer activities in the Greater Vancouver Area. The market has over 400 booths featuring merchandise tables, food vendors and fun entertainment and demonstrations. Here you can find clothing, accessories, home decorations, household items, designer-brand inspired accssoriess, toys, music, videos and much, much more …… and don’t forget to BARGAIN, BARGAIN, BARGAIN for those sweat deals!!!! Remember that around 30,000 people visit the night market each night it’s held so if you don’t like crowds please keep that in mind or go right at 7:00pm when the market opens. Make sure to go on an empty stomach as you will probably want to try most of the delicious Asian treats …….. the hurricane potato fries, the Japanese red-bean pancakes, the tokoyaki, the Korean barbecue and the Hong-Kong style dim-sum 
oooo, and the corn and the bubble tea and the mushrooms!!!
KINTARO RAMEN – VANCOUVER
Kintaro Ramen on Denman Street is an awesome place to go on one of those cold, rainy days in Vancouver when you feel like your body needs a bit of fat to warm up. Kintaro is our favorite, even though it is far from what a real Ramen is supposed to taste like. We love our cheese Ramen with boiled egg. The broth is always delicious, you have a choice of lean or fat pork and can order extra toppings. The sizes are HUGE with generous amount of cheese. We also tried the Garlic Ramen but the Cheese Ramen beats them all 
Kintaro is a place on a go so don’t expect a restaurant atmosphere. You come, eat, pay and leave right away to make room for the next hungry Ramen lover. I can’t say that it’s the cleanest restaurant but all that adds up to what Kintaro is all about. Most of the time you will have to stand in line ….. but it’s worth it!!
BANANA LEAF VANCOUVER
BANANA LEAF MALAYSIAN CUISINE – KITSILANO LOCATION
Banana Leaf is one of our favorite places to go when we want to have a nice, comfortable evening and really fill our belly’s. Each dish is so diverse in flavor and all done with beautiful finishing touches. The atmosphere at Banana Leaf is perfect to take your loved one for a romantic evening, go out with your family for a super delicious dinner or enjoy a fun evening with your friends.
Malaysian fare isn’t about a singular distinctive taste, but about diversity, with a blend of culinary inspiration from India, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Eurasia, and Malaysia’s indigenous population. It combines the best of South East Asia, from India’s roti canai, Singapore’s laksa, to China’s Hainanese chicken rice, creating a menu that is a delight to try. Malaysian food, with its diverse influences, makes it the perfect match for Vancouver’s own multicultural atmosphere.
HAPA IZAKAYA VANCOUVER
A UNIQUE JAPANESE IZAKAYA STYLE
IRASHAII!!! (Welcome!!!) – is shouted when you come into Hapa Izakaya We had an amazing time at the Hapa Izakaya Yaletown location. The atmosphere was just perfect, sophisticated, romantic yet fun, and the food, which was directly recommended by Chefs – Masafumi Okuno and Alvaro Montes De Oca was just amazing. Hapa Izakaya is highly recommended for everyone, it’s great if you’re looking for a fun night with your friends, a romantic night with your loved one, a business meeting or just to enjoy one of the most delicious foods in Vancouver.
MEAT & BREAD – LUNCH SPOT – GASTOWN – VANCOUVER
MEAT AND BREAD – MAN MADE – DAILY
Meat & Bread, what a fantastic place to go for a fast lunch in Vancouver. Simple, tasteful with a fun combination of old and modern and a great concept. When you come in, you just have to order one of the sandwiches, the guys are super nice and make you feel so welcome. We had a lamb, a meatball sandwich and a vegetable soup. I don’t know which one was more delicious, both were so tasty and I think literally licked the bowl after my soup. The sizes were just perfect, made us totally satisfied, would even be enough for a light dinner. I definitely recommend this place to everyone, it has great ambiance and great food. A really nice addition to our beautiful city.
GUU WITH OTOKOMAE – GASTOWN
“This is a short trip to Tokyo. Don’t worry about things in your life. Get drunk and have fun! Our friendly staff will help you to forget everything!” That’s izakaya. An izakaya is a Japanese bar that also serves food. Guu is one of my favorite places to go with family and friends and just have a fun and relax. It offers a great variety, good presentation, and fresh tasting food that is super delicious. Guu is a Japanese tapas style concept so be prepared to order many dishes as they are quite small. The dishes are reasonably priced and you can get quite full without paying a lot of money. It is definitely a different experience!
HALLOWEEN – DISHES THAT MAKE YOUR SKIN CRAWL
Halloween parties are an excellent chance to show off creative cooking skills, and explore the darker depths of your mind’s pantry for spooky and gross ideas. Here are some examples of ghoulish appetizers and disgusting main courses that round out your already awesome Halloween party:
Taste of Yaletown – Vancouver
The Yaletown BIA has launched a new program to make the Taste of Yaletown even tastier! All participating Taste of Yaletown restaurants will receive taxi vouchers from the Yaletown BIA that they can hand out to their guests who have enjoyed some wine or cocktails along with their meals.
The 2010 Taste of Yaletown menus are nowavailable and the restaurants will begin taking reservations on September 30th. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to sample some of Yaletown’s best restaurants and enjoy three-course menus for $25, $35 or $45. A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
via Yaletowninfo
