Vancouver Top Slop

TOP SLOP #13 - BEN TOUR

2010-01-12T18:07:00.000-08:00

Ben Tour - The Tour Show

1.Quing Jong Schezuan.

2.Guu in Gastown.

3. Havanas.

TOP SLOP #12 - ROB RIZK

2009-11-29T18:03:00.000-08:00

Rob Rizk - Promoter and DJ - Gmanandrizk.com / Fortune Sound Club

1. Chambar , 562 Beatty Street

2. Market by Jean-George , 1128 West Georgia street .

3 Kingyo Japanese Izakaya ,871 Denman Street

TOP SLOP #11 - JEFF HAMADA

2009-11-07T16:17:00.000-08:00

Jeff Hamada - Booooooom (ranked as one of the top 500 sites on the web by Technorati).

Guu (Gastown)
My favourite of all the izakaya joints in Vancouver. Fantastic service and probably the best quality Japanese cuisine you'll find at this price. I always get the Tuna Tataki, Ebi Mayo, and I like their version of Okonomiyaki.

Tandoori Kona (Richmond)
This is my favourite spot for Indian food. Great quality butter chicken and very flavourful curry. Ridiculously cheap lunch specials, too. If you're ever in the area, it's worth it.

Nuba (Downtown location)
If you're looking for a Lebanese spot this is it. One of the best falafels I've had in the city. I recommend the toasted deluxe!

TOP SLOP #10 - HANA

2009-10-14T20:39:00.000-07:00

Hana - Investment Coordinator and Resident Deejay at Glory Days and Blastramp

1. Octopus Garden - I know it's expensive but it's worth every penny, everyday is SADA-DAY at Octopus Garden!

2. Budgie's Burritos - Tortilla Soup!

3. Nuba - they have a magic machine that makes everything taste amazing.

TOP SLOP #9 - ROB (TORONTO SLOP)

2009-09-29T16:27:00.000-07:00

Rob - Torontoslop

Gyoza King – When Josh first brought me here in 2004 it blew my mind. I had never been to an Izakaya before and it was something completely new and different. A few dishes that stand out. Chikua with melted cheese in the middle and the negitoro/nori wraps.

Ajisai – Matt and Josh brought me here a few years a go to taste some of the freshest sushi I have ever eaten. Tuna that melted in your mouth and the beef sukiyaki rolls were amazing.

Yuji’s – Another Izakaya that blew my mind. The tempura-battered spicy tuna maki and prosciutto, cream cheese and mango roll were taste explosions!

I could do this all day. It’s hard to pick a favourite but I’ve been to these spots numerous times and they always come through.

Side Note – I would kill for a Japadog, and the tomatoes from “Stoney Paradise Farms BC” that come to the Granville Island farmers market from Aug-Oct.

TOP SLOP #8 - JENNILEE MARIGOMEN

2009-09-22T22:26:00.001-07:00

Jennilee Marigomen - http://www.jennileemarigomen.com
Curator | http://www.nightvisionexhibition.tumblr.com
Art/Creative at Timebomb Trading | http://www.timebombtrading.com

Hunger Hut- Secret location
Having a meal at Hunger Hut is a one of a kind, humbling experience. I've already said too much.

Guu Otokomae Izakaya #105-375 Water Street, Vancouver
Amazing flavours and sake mojitos.

Six Acres - 203 Carrall Street, Gastown Vancouver
There is something quite charming about having a glass of wine at Six Acres on a cold, rainy night, while people watching through their foggy windows. Best bathroom music.

Cheesecake Etc. - 2141 Granville Street, Vancouver
This place makes you feel like you are in a Parisian jazz club in the 1950's. I like coming to this place after seeing films.

Whole Foods Salad Bar - Various Locations
My friend Redia Soltis and I basically live here, especially when we go to the states. The mint edaname salad is my favorite!

Honorable mention:
I visited Kakurenbou Izakaya for the first time and will definately be visiting this place more often (793 Jervis Street, Vancouver,BC)

TOP SLOP #7 - MICHELLE MORGAN

2009-09-14T16:10:00.000-07:00

Michelle Morgan - Heartland

Michelle is currently starring in the stunningly beautiful television series HEARTLAND for CBC. After two hits season's the show is back by popular demand and will begin shooting season three in May. Michelle plays the character of Lou Fleming, the prodigal daughter who returns to Heartland from New York after her mother’s death.

Michelle is also writing and developing a Comedy series titled THE GOODS, about a pinup girl who dreams of hosting her own cooking show.

Templeton
The Templeton has great food, cozy retro diner decor and a very relaxed vibe. I like to try different things on the menu every time because they have interesting stuff like a Lentil Loaf (so good!). But my favourite is the breakfast, and their Huevos Rancheros are really stand up. Plus you can substitute scrambled Tofu which tastes even better.

Foundation
It might take you awhile to get served at the Foundation, but the food is worth the wait. My favourite menu item is the Sesame Society, a dish that can't decide if it's a meal or a salad. Vegetables and Tofu sautéed in a tahini-ginger sauce on a bed of spinach and quinoa. It's so delicious, and it's nice not to feel guilty after having such a healthy meal.

Vera's Burger Shack
I went to highschool in West Vancouver, and Vera's started out as a burger shack right near my place in Dundarave. Me and my friends would sit on the logs at the beach eating their onion rings. My favourite is the Lamb Burger.

www.michellemorgan.net

TOP SLOP #6 - GMAN

2009-09-08T17:09:00.000-07:00

GMAN - Timebombtrading / Gmanandrizk.com / Fortune Sound Lounge / Livestock

1. Hunger Hut- if I told you, I'd have to kill myself
2. Guu Gastown- I'd be surprised if this didn't show up a few times on people's lists. It's in the hood and it's staple. I never get sick of Guu. Guu is Guud.
3. Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant- this place is great b/c it usually means that there's some sort of celebration as I don't go here with less than a full table of family or friends. It also means that there will be a good 10-12 courses to feast off of.

TOP SLOP #5 - LARRY BERG

2009-08-21T16:21:00.000-07:00

LARRY BERG - President and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority
Mr. Berg is a director of Vancouver Airport Authority and a director of its subsidiary company, YVR Airport Services, which operates 18 airports within Canada and internationally.

1. West
2. Chambar
3. Vij's

TOP SLOP #4 - BOB KRONBAUER

2009-08-17T19:13:00.000-07:00

Bob Kronbauer - Art director and founder of Vancouverisawesome.com / BobKronbauer.com

1. All India Sweets -(6507 Main St, Vancouver BC) I've been going to this place weekly since 1995 (minus the 5 years that I lived in LA from 1999-2004) and the food on the menu of the buffet has remained pretty much exactly the same during that time, though they stopped offering bananas and mandarin oranges as dessert a few years back and the spiciness varies from day to day. The plates are prison-style aluminum with dividers and they play music videos from India on multiple TV sets throughout the entire restaurant so that no matter where you're sitting you're entertained.

2.Fatburger - (1101 Denman Street, Vancouver)

The closest thing to the best burger on earth, In N Out Burger, which I ate weekly from 1999-2004 (see above).

3.Hamilton Street Grill - (1009 Hamilton Street, Vancouver) They make the best steak I've ever eaten in my life. Period. I'm a fan of any sort of pepper steak and they take it to the next level with their blackened New York.

TOP SLOP #3 - LAUREN TOYOTA

2009-08-09T16:01:00.001-07:00

Lauren Toyota - BiteTV / Muchmusic
Lauren Toyota is working on finding another dream job! And also hosting a show on BiteTV called The Fix www.bite.ca

1. Foundation
The fact that they play rad hip hop all the time makes this my favorite restaurant. Well, they also have amazing food. I can't make a spinach salad even close to as good as "A Tight Spin"... I've tried!

2. Locust
Best Breakfast! I think every restaurant should do what Locust does and stick to serving Americano's ONLY... no drip coffee!

3. Iki Sushi
I eat a lot of sushi and so far this is the best I've had. Brown Rice Sushi is where it's at.

TOP SLOP #2 - O-TORO

2009-08-05T20:59:00.000-07:00

Vancouver Slop

1. Ajisai - freshest sushi
2. Tenhachi - tastes most like mom's cooking
3. East is East - best chai

TOP SLOP #1 - MATT

2009-08-03T15:55:00.000-07:00

Matt - VancouverSlop / Finale Design / Sole Searching / Urban Renewal Project

I am going to be a little self righteous and start this feature off. Here is a list of my top three favs in Vancouver.

1. Guu with Garlic - Best atmoshpere of all the Guus, wicked lunches and the best value of all the izakayas.
2. Cioppino 's Mediterranean Grill
3. Rangoli

VANCOUVER TOP SLOP

2009-05-22T17:42:00.000-07:00

Top Slop is a new feature from Vancouver Slop. We asked some of the movers and shakers of Vancouver, what is your top three favourite restaurants in Vancouver. Here is what they have said.

2008-07-25T23:02:00.000-07:00