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new york new york: ippudo
This is what you see when you stand outside the door of New York City’s Ippudo. In a similar way to Vancouver’s ramen restaurants, the exterior of this world-famous ramen joint (Vancouver Slop calls it “so good, it’s freakish”) is understated and elegant and woody. Reminded me a bit of Motomachi Shokudo, actually, with all ...
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hokkaido ramen santouka
I finally decided to go downtown and try out Santouka, the relatively-new ramen shop on Robson. Normally, going downtown just to try ramen would be a bit of a far trip and a hassle, but Teaze mochi waffles were tempting me (it was closed!), and I wanted to visit the Robson Gap. In any case, ...
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P.L.F.T.B. – Parking Lot Food Truck Brigade
Recently, Vancouver amended a bylaw stating that food carts were limited to hot dogs, popcorn, and chestnuts (or some such ridiculousness). The goal of this was to allow higher-end food stands a way onto the streets of Vancouver. Meanwhile, in Richmond, three food carts stand in a vacant lot just across from the River Rock ...