VanEats

Loved the Turkish coffee ($2) at Nuba that I tried today at lunch. Great, strong but not over roasted flavour lightly flavoured with sugar. Mmmm.

The CityTV Taste of the City that we blogged about earlier is tomorrow at the Plaza of Nations from noon to 9p.m. See you there!

I love items that are both functional and beautiful.  At the Nat Bailey Farmer's Market today I came across the gorgeous craftsmanship of Alex Zapotichny.  Alex, who is a retired highschool woodworking teacher, designs and makes hardwood cutting boards.  He uses native hardwoods and accents the boards with exotic hardwoods.

[ROLAND's NOTE: Thanks's Kerrie.  Looking forward to more reviews of places you are passionate about!]

I have never felt compelled or qualified (due to my nearly numb taste buds!) to review any of our restaurant visits for you guys, but after last night [editor's note: September 4th], I simply couldn't resist.
 

[ROLAND's NOTE: Thanks Ken for another fun guest review!  Can't wait to check Seb's Market Cafe out. If you have a place you are passionate about, join the site and post it like Ken did!]

Read about them not too long ago, and last Sunday we hopped over to sample their brunch. Atmosphere is funky and cozy, touches of hardwork and TLC are obvious here. We especially liked the sheets of stainless steel that line the bar counter and on the walls.

Must go next year. Check out Boris's full report over on Urban Vancouver or go directly to the photo slideshow. Mmmm!

Apparently I was wrong! I was informed via email that the new Caffe Artigiano location on West Hastings DOES have free WiFi. Apparently you have to ask at the bar. I will verify and post a followup. Of course, leave a comment if you can confirm that they have free WiFi.

Here is Tim Pawsey's Cassis Bistro review that we mentioned last week.

For no real reason, I haven't been to Nuba since the baby was born (about 5 months for those who are counting!).

But no worries. I visited them at almost 2p.m. on Friday and was greeted with lots of great news by Vic and Jeremy and the same great food.