Snack Quack - GODIVA CAFE - HARAJUKU TOKYO JAPAN

Japan is known to have many extravagant cafes like Bvlgari Cafe, L'occitane Cafe etc... I came upon Godiva Cafe in the middle of an extremely hot day and was desperate for a quench of ice down my throat to calm my body down. I initially thought this was a simple drink stand ala Starbucks, until I went upstairs and was in awe at the  amazing and quirky decor. As noted in the pictures below, the cafe is decorated with fake dripping chocolate, along with a gorgeous chandelier, a juxtaposition of cute and classy!

I ordered:

Chocolixir Chocolat blanc au The vert - White Chocolate and Green Tea "Chocolixir"

Tarte Glacee in Dark Chocolate and Strawberry

Snack Quack - CUPCAKES BY HEATHER AND LORI - VANCOUVER

With CUPCAKES in town, everyday is Valentine's Day, everyday is a day worth celebrating, worth smiling :)

Presenting: CUPCAKES BY HEATHER AND LORI Special Edition Valentine's Day Cupcake

1168 Denman Street, Vancouver
604-974-1300
Please visit their website for addresses to their 7 locations

Snack Quack - CAFE CREMA - AMBLESIDE WEST VANCOUVER

A sweet little pit stop I made on our way to Whistler. On an early morning, located along the quiet Ambleside Bellevue Street Strip in West Vancouver, Crema is the hidden treasure of coziness.

  

 

Mr. F and I ordered -  Mocha Espresso Coffee

Prosciutto de Parma Poached Eggs on Toast

Panna Cotta 

1495 Bellevue Ave

604-922-2294

Snack Quack - THEIRRY PATISSERIE - DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER

Of the TopTable Venues, I have only been to Blue Water Cafe and CinCin. I passed by Araxi in Whistler and West on Main street, neither were particularly outstanding to me. But having a sweet tooth, particularly for macarons, when Thierry opened up, I knew I had to try it.

Beautiful presentation, beautiful cream textures, beautiful sweet senses - everything in Theirry was a delight. 

Mr. F and I ordered: 

Prosciuto baguette - manchego cheese, evoo, tomato spread 

Tiramisu

Hazelnut Pastry (good dear, I apologize that I cannot remember the name of this heavenly delight)

Macarons (5) - Apple Spice, Gingerbread, Raspberry, Maple, Vanilla

 Must try and most praised: Fresh Fruit Macarons. This particular one is Raspberry.

(I do critique why 7 maracrons gets a nice Thierry box, but 5 macarons gets a simple plastic insert.) 

1059 Alberni Street, V6E 1A1

604-608-6870

Snack Quack - JULES - GASTOWN VANCOUVER

I love French Onion Soup.

Mr. F loves French Onion Soup. It was 3 in the afternoon and we both craved the intricate bowl of soft onions and croutons soaked in beef broth, topped off with steamy creamy oozy cheese.

That's when I was determined to find THE BEST Soupe a l’Oignon in the entire Vancouver. I told Mr. F we weren't going to settle for some cup-a-soup-a-soupy.

After some net surfing, I stumbled upon Jules Casual French Bistro in Gastown Vancouver.

We ordered: 2 of the Soupe a l’Oignon Gratinee (French Onion Soup)

Moules Frites (Steamed Mussels in White Wine with Garlic and Parsley Served with Fries)

Menu found here: http://www.julesbistro.ca/menu.html

AMBIENCE | It was a clear and gleaming day, so we chose to sit outside in a nice fenced off section in front of the restaurant. I peeped inside the restaurant and its very comfy roomy homey feel. Will definitely come back to try dinner.

DISHES | I'm only going to rave about how awesome the French Onion Soup is, the mussels were great, but merely a side dish to the day. Sorry shelleys, soupy stole your limelight! The soup from taste to presentation was amazing. The soup temperature is usually one of my biggest concerns. I cannot stand mediocre warm soup, my soup always has to be hot. Extra hot. Jules did a wonderful job of burning my finger when I touched the bowl (even after the waitress warned me) - I knew it was going to be fresh and delicious before I tried it. I also loved how the chef placed the slices of bread to creep between the cheese. The cheese was baked to a soft, stretchy golden texture with slightly burnt crisps on the side. Together, the broth and onions were perfect. I do critique it to be a tad salty, but I'm just being unnecessarily picky.

That said, I will still be scoping around town for THE BEST French Onion soup and will keep you all posted. If you are a die hard fan of the ultimate Soupe a l’Oignon, please, try Jules in Gastown. You will not be disappointed.
I'll see you there!

216 Abbott St
Vancouver, BC
(604) 669-0033