Restaurant review: Nice Cafe

On a given lazy weekend morning, an not inclined to cook, we decided to go for brunch/lunch. We decided to go to Nice Cafe. This is the textbook definition of a local hole-in-the-wall cafe. It’s kinda in the middle of nowhere, on the 100 block of East 8th Avenue, just off Main Street in Vancouver,…

Restaurant review: Pepper Lunch

I decided to try the “Pepper Lunch” on Number 3 Road, just off Westminster Highway, near the London Drugs. This is a quick serve restaurant franchise that originates from Japan, and has several hundred locations in Asia. Upon arrival, I was greeted with a hearty chorus of “Irashai!” from the front of house staff.  I…

Restaurant review: Crackle Creme

After dinner nearby, we decided to try Crackle Creme. This little hole-in-wall place on Union Street, on the edge of Chinatown, specializes in espresso beverages, liege waffles, and creme brûlée. As the name of the establishment suggests, creme brûlée is their specialty.  They’re made in small batches, using the finest possible ingredients. The sugar is sprinkled…