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RICHMOND: Gudrun wine bar

are you gonna eat that? — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:55:06 +0000

Gudrun fromagerie and wine bar is literally a hidden gem in Steveston. It’s down an alley protected by a big tree, and as its website states “tucked behind the Filipino karaoke hair salon.”

It’s unique for many reasons. In an area dominated by seafood restaurants and coffee shops, Gudrun is a cool spot for [...]

CALGARY: Sharing at FARM

are you gonna eat that? — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:00:52 +0000

I can see why FARM has been an early favourite of many of my friends who live around 17th Ave SW. It’s a cozy, farmhouse-chic setup with an open kitchen and candles in mismatched teacups.

FARM is the restaurant extension of Janice Beaton Fine Cheese around the corner. So no surprise that cheese and [...]

CALGARY: AKA Bistro

are you gonna eat that? — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:39:17 +0000

Today marks my debut as Metro Calgary’s restaurant reviewer! I’m really excited about this paid assignment and am looking forward to the new challenge.

My food column, Urban Foodie, will run every Thursday in Metro, so pick up your free copy in Calgary, or check out the digital edition via the main page.

What does this [...]

VANCOUVER: Salt in Blood Alley

are you gonna eat that? — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 03:19:34 +0000

Directions are key in getting to Salt for the uninitiated. The first time I tried to find it was on a whim, guided by a vague sense that it was in some alley in Gastown. Cranky and uncaffeinated at the time, we gave up.

But I was prepared this time, having actually checked Salt’s website, [...]