Restaurants
Unforgettable Meals of 2008
published Jan 1, 2009
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We asked 13 food lovers what meal they recall most vividly from the past year. Here's what they said
Alvin Garden
More than any special occasion or event, my most memorable pleasure of the year was finding real Hunan food at a little place in Burnaby called Alvin Garden. In a culinary scene dominated by the subtler flavours of Cantonese and Shanghainese styles, the uncompromising power of authentic Hunan is a welcome blast: bright, fresh, with a finesse grounded in honest home cooking. Lamb with cumin, beef with pickled peppers, house-pickled cabbage—all sang with a spiciness that outshines even Sichuan food. The most important component of any Chinese meal is the company you dine with, and the capsicum-buzzed pleasure softened by icy beers made for the best kind of communal memories.—Lee Man, food writer
La Quercia
At La Quercia, six of us were served family-style, with the chefs choosing our menu and sending out plate after plate of lovingly prepared food. A delicate eggplant timbale was cooked so carefully it had no touch of bitterness. The sliced flatiron steak that followed was served with arugula, pine nuts, balsamic vinegar, and Reggiano; the spiciness of the greens was the perfect complement to the nuttiness of the cheese. The highlight of the night was the best vitello tonnato I have had the pleasure of eating, the tuna sauce so smooth that we fought over the plate’s last drips.—Allison Spurrell, Les Amis du Fromage
Lumière
One meal stands out above all others: a private lunch last March at Lumière prepared by Daniel Boulud. Everything about the six-course extravaganza was sensational, from the canapés (Meyer-lemon tarts sprinkled with Osetra caviar) to the desserts (milk-chocolate praline napoleons and coconut îles flottantes with ginger ice cream). But the knockouts, for me, were the elegantly decadent Coquilles St-Jacques “Black Tie” (a black-and-white stack of thinly sliced scallop and truffle wrapped in spinach and golden puff pastry, and served with a rich Périgord sauce) and a robustly satisfying quartet of milk-fed Quebec piglet—belly, boudin blanc, jambon, and loin, each served with its own perfectly matched pickled garnish. Boulud himself won’t be cooking here much when Lumière reopens, but if his team can come close to recapturing the magic of that meal, Vancouver diners are going to be swept off their seats.—Alexandra Gill, food writer
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Alvin Garden is perhaps the best restaurant I have ever been to. For foodies only.
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Oh man. I remember eating at the DGB Bistro Moderne (where Daniel Boulud's artistry was served) when I was in college. Now, I am getting certification at pc pro schools and don't live there anymore. But I urge you to try his food someday.
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I love desserts too. They are my main priority when visiting a restaurant. I also meausre my satisfaction based on the desserts they provide. Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms, Diet & Exercise
Good to share the experience. I was in vancouver too one time before. But it was totally for business, not for leisure. Betsson
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I understand how it can be so touching. You just do not know how good it tastes until they melt in your mouth.
Alvin Garden - As usual, fmed, you captured it (apart from one dish which was long bean and pork). The SO and I liked the dongping fish the best but really there wasn't a single dish we wouldn't order again. My least favourite was the tofu mostly because I found it predominantly hot and not as flavourful as the other dishes. Which leads me to point out something we found interesting -- the differing reactions to the heat experienced by our group of 'Hounds. Although we all agreed that some of the dishes were quite hot, there was disagreement about which dish was most incendiary. My 2 cent theory: everyone's palate reads this kind of heat slightly differently. Anyone else who has a better explanation -- I'd love to hear it. In the meantime, if this sounds the slightest bit interesting to you, get thee hence to Darkest Metrotown for a taste of well-prepared and ridiculously cheap Hunan food. Did I mention the whole shebang was $20 each tax and tip in but before beers?
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It should be so, and we all should understand it. How cool it is to have the meals prepared that beautiful and tempting. NJ Real Estate
This should be one of the most memorable moments too in the city. After months, the nominations have finally got out the best restaurants for us. rubber flooring
I remember staying at the turkey villas and enjoy the local foods. Vancouver apparently has a list of turkey restaurants too. Thanks!
Nice! If I were you, I would not have been able to forgo the foods too. They are too good for a refusal. New York Bankruptcy Attorney
Cool.. I would take them all too if I were there, lol.. They are such tiny. You won;t get fat just because of eating two or three portions. free insurance quotes
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We just celebrated Burns night, 25th of Jan, here in Scotland and I can safely say that haggis is still one of my favorite dishes.
Yeah, they make it unforgettable, lol! How can you forget the melting sweetness and the nice presentation. Even one on diet will get tempted.
Thanks for sharing something so delicious. Great!!
You know what? Postings like this have given more temptations to east more, lol! Those who are on diet shouldn't visit this site :P
Sometimes I think dessert is no more than just a waste. You spend a lot of time to manage the presentation, blend, etc. Yet they are so tiny and mostly unhealthy. And you eat all in seconds, lol..
seems to be mouth watering meals i am just wondering how great it could have been. for me i am just rendered to eat by getting food delevered at home. Indian Delivery seems to be the only idea for me.
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In Jan i'm going to BC for vacation and skiing, the food and drinks are great especially their micro brews. The beer of the month earlier this year came from a brewer near Vancouver so i'm going to try and get some bottles to bring back.
