Japadog: Famous Japanese-Style Hot Dogs in Vancouver, Canada

The most popular item, the Kurobuta Terimayo Hot Dog, Japadog, Vancouver, Candada

Whenever I visit Vancouver, Canada, I stop by Japadog, famous for its Japanese-inspired hot dogs topped with creative and flavorful toppings. The menu features a fusion of American hot dogs and Japanese flavors, such as teriyaki sauce, mayo, and shredded seaweed. Since opening their first hot dog stand in 2005 at the corner of Burrard …

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Go Fish Ocean Emporium: Fish & chips with Vancouver views

Cod fish and chips, Go Fish, Vancouver

I learned about Go Fish Ocean Emporium when Andrew Zimmern visited Vancouver, Canada, on his show Bizarre Foods America. It was a rainy day in Vancouver, but that would not keep me from making the journey to the restaurant not far from Granville Island Public Market. When I say a restaurant, I mean more of …

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Fritz European Fry House: Vancouver’s Late-Night Poutine Spot

Vancouver may not be as well known for poutine as Montreal, but places like Fritz European Fry House off Granville Street still know how to make poutine. If you don’t know what poutine is, take some fries, gravy, and cheese and mix it. Where I live in California, poutine is the new and cool thing …

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How to get from Downtown Vancouver to Lynn Canyon Park

Lynn Canyon Park suspension bridge just north of downtown Vancouver

Lynn Canyon Park, popular for its suspension bridge, is located minutes north of downtown Vancouver. Here’s how you can get here by public transportation. The journey begins at Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver. If you are staying in the Vancouver area, you can hop on any of the three SkyTrain lines (Expo, Millennium, Canada) to …

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Twisted Fork: Scallops and shredded duck confit in Vancouver

The beautiful Marinated Scallops

It was my first day in Vancouver. After a long day of traveling, I was hungry and willing to eat anything within walking distance. Near my hotel on Vancouver’s Granville Street, I discovered Twisted Fork, a French-inspired bistro offering dishes with a Canadian twist. Twisted Fork is a no-fuss, non-pretentious bistro that prides itself on …

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