I believe the food gods are trying to tell me something. Lately, my dinner outings have varied from middling to highly disappointing. Several of my formerly dependable favorites have failed me. Still, I held out hope that some of my old standbys would come through and deliver the positive dining experience I desperately needed. And…
April 8, 2012: Chocolaterie de la Nouvelle France! Nebula Awards Showcase 2012! Dark Matter #4!
Tucked away on the less-traveled 21st Street, just off the much-traveled Main Street, sits my favorite little truffle stop in Vancouver: Chocolaterie de la Nouvelle France. Owned and operated by former Quebecer Anne-Geneviève Poitras, it offers a delectable selection of hand-crafted chocolates, truffles, confections and beverages. With its rustic wooden shelves, glass jars, and chalkboard specials,…