Dim Sum

One of the best things about living in Vancouver is the plentiful, delicious, and inexpensive (comparatively speaking) variety of food in our restaurants. (I once got take-out Thai food in Zurich for about $65. The same meal in Vancouver would be closer to $35.) From hole-in-the-wall greasy spoons to upmarket tasting menus with wine pairings, we've got food covered; especially Asian food. One of my favourites is dim sum - I took this quick photo the last time I was at Sun Sui Wah, one of the best places for it in the city.


Post title from this song by Jeroenski & Jorn.

Delicatessen

Nothing special here, just an Italian deli - except that it's smack dab in the middle of Chinatown on Main Street. To get in you have to ring a bell. An older gentlemen comes to the door, looks you over, and if you pass muster, lets you in to a dimly lit but well provisioned shop of Italian olive oils, pastas and other dry goods, meats, and cheese. I picked up an immense chunk of pecorino for about $8 the last time I was there. I paid cash.

Post title from this song by Homme Beige.