Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar
765 Beatty St.
Georgian Court Hotel
Vancouver, B.C.
(604) 688-6368
J: When it comes to hotels, I’m very picky about where I stay. I like to have the convenience of location, cleanliness, service (who wouldn’t) and just like my favourite eating establishments, atmosphere. It is in this light that Ed should bow down and be grateful that I was adamant when it came to staying at the Georgian Court, a regular booking of Be A Fan Entertainment Packages. It was within walking distance of not only our destination of Rogers Arena but of Vancouver’s Yaletown. Ed should’ve also produced sacrificial offerings after I had managed to swing us for a free early riser breakfast at Frankie’s Italian Kitchen.
Category Archives: Food
Lost in the Bay of Pigs?
Pig on the Street
UBC Robson Square
Vancouver, B.C.
J: Art can make one hungry, actually it makes me hungry and so does watching women but that’s a craving of a different kind. But I was fortunate enough to have art, women and food all in one area. And with the sun smiling down on Vancouver I could appreciate them all.
The Vancouver Art Gallery was hosting an exhibition of the works of renowned artists such as Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso within their walls of the old Ratenbury designed Vancouver Courthouse.
[Vancouver, BC] Oh My Jinya
Ramen Jinya
270 Robson Street
Yaletown
Vancouver, B.C.
(604) 568-9711
J: Continuing our stop-over in Vancouver, there was one eatery that appeared so inviting that I literally whined like a dog as we passed it. Ed and I were in a mad premature rush to make what I thought was our deadline for the Glass Tiger/Roxette concert.
[Vancouver, BC] Cin City or Bust
Cin City Donuts
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths Way
Vancouver, B.C.
E: Walking through Rogers Arena was like walkthing through some of the best that commercialism can offer during a concert. All I cared for was a memento of the night but the sight of doughnuts caught our attention like two Homers from The Simpsons. We decided to wait until intermission to get our sugary delights.
[Vancouver, BC] A Tale of Ten Little Ebis, or Eddies?
Ebi Ten
388 Robson St.
Yaletown
Vancouver, B.C.
(604) 689-9938
J: Ebi Ten is just one of those little discoveries of Ed’s from 6 years ago. Despite a few repeated attempts, Ebi failed to please the freelance food critic with their takoyaki. It was a good thing Ed took little convincing to give Ebi another go. The girl behind the counter was very young and helpful. And it didn’t hurt that she spoke the language of the food she served. With our orders placed, we took a seat near the entrance. I wasted time by pointing out Ed’s age and how the girl at the counter was easily in elementary when Ed first visited.
It was clear his age is starting to bother him because he responded with a quick punch. I’m only grateful his strength is not as it once was.
Getting very Fresh with Local delights, Wild eh?
Fresh Local Wild
Burrard St & W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC
J: The Two Hungry Blokes were in Vancouver for a concert but with Ed’s mindset, we were staying for the food. I just wanted to get to the Georgian Court Hotel for a little nap but Ed planned a detour.
With a hop off the Skytrain, we disappeared into the Waterfront district and reappeared in front of a converted trailer where their title alone was too boastful to readily accept.
E: After seeing a segment on this street cart operation on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” I was hooked, lined and sinkered. I knew the next time I was visiting the Mainland, I have to go here above all else and try the chowder poutine.
What this operation has going for them is the perfect french fry. Although slightly over crisped, that’s how I like them. And the soft juicy clam morsels and the nector of the broth (salmon and cod were used) helped soften the crunchiness. The tender meats helped make a beautiful texture that I really enjoyed.
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