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[...] Banana Leaf's a place everybody's been to. It's accessible, reliable, and most people like it. I've never [...]

[...] chicken dip. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's just different from what you would get at Banana Leaf. Bo's version is much chewier and therefore, quite different texturally. I also noticed that [...]

[...] have enjoyed it a bit softer. Coconut génoise with roasted pineapple, banana caramel ice cream and caramel crisp. On its own, the coconut cake portion was rather plain while the banana [...]

[...] beer, hazelnut and maple ice cream parfait. I love root beer so this was awesome. I would have liked more root beer flavour in the [...]

[...] dessert, which is a popular beverage in South Asia made with rose water, tropical fruits, beans, ice cream and basil seeds along with condensed milk. Pickle Mango Salad - Pickled green mango with red [...]

[...] I had a great burger today at Urban Burger. They happened to have a $5.99 + tax combo, which came with fries, a 16 oz fountain drink, and [...]

[...] mozza sticks and popcorn shrimp were notably small and not worth it. However, I do enjoy the waffle fries, belgian fries, and the occasional faux poutine. The Pit Burger Bar @ UBC 6138 Student Union [...]

Reservations have been open as of around 12 am, still lots of dates available. I noticed Blue Water Cafe isn't participating this year though.  [...]

Something that I've learned is that you can't assume you're getting a good deal with Dine Out. I'm not saying that Dine Out isn't worth it, you just h [...]

Number 3, $18 price tier. This was a late dinner, so it was pretty dark and my hands aren't the steadiest. They had a paper fortune teller at each tab [...]

[...] cooked meat. There are two main types of reactions responsible for the browning process: 1. Maillard reaction: a very complex set of reactions starting with an amino acid reacting with a sugar. I will [...]

[...] . 4. Use a gravy or sauce - this limits oxygen, masks bad flavours, and could contain Maillard reaction products which can also inhibit oxidation. For the scientifically inclined: Igene JO, [...]

[...] . 4. Use a gravy or sauce - this limits oxygen, masks bad flavours, and could contain Maillard reaction products which can also inhibit oxidation. For the scientifically inclined: Igene JO, [...]

[...] view by the windows. The second thing I noticed is that they added a third option to their Dine Out Menu, some of the options may have been vegetarian. We stuck with what was on the website, though. [...]

[...] view by the windows. The second thing I noticed is that they added a third option to their Dine Out Menu, some of the options may have been vegetarian. We stuck with what was on the website, though. [...]

[...] to get the most value out of the event. Here's how I choose: 1. Compare the prices between the Dine Out menu and the Regular menu At times, DOV will be more expensive than if you ordered à la [...]

[...] Chowhound and eGullet. There are a lot of great resources on all things food & drink in Metro Vancouver, but you often have to know where to look. I thought that by compiling a database of these [...]

During my research (see this post) of which restaurants to eat at during DOV, I've found quite a number of Dine Out like deals that are available afte [...]

During my research (see this post) of which restaurants to eat at during DOV, I've found quite a number of Dine Out like deals that are available afte [...]

[...] go recently for a friend's birthday. Banana Leaf on Broadway 820 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J8 (604) 731-6333 I ordered the Appetizer Sampler for two, which worked out to be $8/each. [...]

[...] is pay parking somewhere along Moberly Road ($1/hour). Monk McQueens 601 Stamps Lndg Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Z1 604-877-1351 The first thing I noticed was that the restaurant smelled a bit funky. If you [...]

[...] is pay parking somewhere along Moberly Road ($1/hour). Monk McQueens 601 Stamps Lndg Vancouver, BC V5Z 3Z1 604-877-1351 The first thing I noticed was that the restaurant smelled a bit funky. If you [...]