Planning a visit to Vancouver and looking forward to sampling some of the city's finest - but not looking forward to playing hit and miss? Well, relax and allow me to guide you through some of the city's tastiest treats. Here are the Top 11 Things I've Been Eating in Vancouver: PEACEFUL BEEF ROLL AT…
October 25, 2012: Double Birthday(ish) Dinner!
The other night, Akemi and I went out for burgers with a couple of our very favorite Vancouver friends: Steve, Jodi, and their daughter, Gemma. Per Akemi's request, we ended up going to Romer's Burger Bar for their varied menu offerings and those silly iceberg lettuce buns the ladies seem to enjoy. Steve and Jodi…
August 25, 2012: The Perfect Meal! Cos & Effect Kicks Off!
Last night, I had THE perfect meal. And, by "perfect", I mean perfect for me. And no wonder given that my dinner was planned and prepared by Chef Rob Belcham. No one knows my culinary likes and dislikes, leanings and particulars better than Rob and the gang from Campagnolo/Campagnolo Roma/Fat Dragon. Fellow owner Tom Doughty…
April 5, 2012: Projects! Dark Matter #4 preview! Fat Dragon II: The Return!
Today, I completed my pass on the horror script, incorporating notes from Paul, Rob, Ivon, and Tara before sending it on its way. It is now in the hands of my agent(s) who will take the weekend to read it and then get back to me early next week with their thoughts, notes, and/or tearful…
April 3, 2012: Fat Dragon!
The other night, Akemi and I attended the soft opening of Fat Dragon, the latest addition to the Vancouver restaurant scene from the guys that brought you Fuel/Refuel, Campagnolo, and Campagnolo Roma. The theme is Asian barbecue - Where East meets South - and Fat Dragon offers a variety of southern comfort-style Asian plates inspired…
February 19, 2012: Fat Dragon!
How did I miss this? Apparently, the gang behind Refuel, Campagnolo, and Campagnolo Roma are poised to open a new restaurant (see, this is what I get for eating at home more). Fat Dragon will be a "Chinese BBQ joint" that will be open for business...well, I'm not sure when exactly. But for all the…