Located in a strip of shops along Cambie, the unassuming Shishinori Japanese Eatery is a little gem of a Japanese restaurant. Overwhelmingly cute, bright and pristine there aren’t very many tables in the tiny spot but the ample menu offers a variety of items. A large lunch trade of dine in and take out workers in…
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Friday Find: Shomyo – Hibiki Whisky Cocktail
At the recent introduction event for Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky we were shown the versatility of the Hibiki Whisky in a couple of super cocktails. The Hibiki Harmony Hi-Ball showed the simplicity of Hibiki Whisky and Soda with a twist, a perfectly refreshing after-work cocktail. Warm, tart and tangy. The star cocktail of the evening was created by mixologist Lauren…
Friday Find – Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky
This week I had the privilege of being introduced to Hibiki Japanese Harmony Whisky at an event at Miku Restaurant. From the master blenders of the House of Suntory, Hibiki Japanese Harmony was initially developed to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the revered Whisky makers, and is now available in Canada. Hibiki Japanese Harmony is…
Friday Find : Miyabi Santoku Knife
One of my favourite parts of cooking is the preparation, there’s something satisfying about slicing, dicing and chopping. For years, I thought I had good knives for preparing meat and vegetables but I’ve not discovered they were merely, decent. Since being introduced to the Miyabi Santoku knife at the Cook Culture booth at Eat! Vancouver…
Black Rice Izakaya
Newly opened on street level of Hotel Blu, Black Rice Izakaya is a stylish compact bistro serving a nice selection of light bites. Fresh seafood form the basis for the sushi, nigiri and sashimi. Creative rice and noodle bowls, Japanese Tapas, Kushi-Yaki are nicely presented and, from what we tasted on our visit during their opening…
Ryuu Izakaya – Now Open
Replacing the abruptly close Toyama downtown Vancouver, Ryuu Izakaya opened its doors this week at 757 Seymour Street. The newly renovated and nicely decorated room creates a more appealing dining experience than the crowded cafeteria style of its previous incarnation. Warm wood, dark tables, and breaking up the room with a divider and private rooms all…
Kamei Baru Happy Hour and more
Located under the Scotiabank Theatre, on Smithe, Kamei Baru is a obvious choice for a quick bite pre or post movie but there’s a lot more to the restaurant any time of day. Part of the Kamei Group which also includes Kamei Royale and Ebisu, Kamei Baru has an eclectic seafood inspired Japanese-fusion menu…