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CBC Homestretch Brunch Club: Ox and Angela

For my final destination in the CBC summer brunch club series, I stopped by Ox and Angela, a restaurant and bar located on bustling 17th ave serving their take on traditional cuisine from Spain with a twist of modernity. We arrived at our 1pm reservation on a Saturday and requested a seat on their sunny … Continue reading

#Summerbrunchklub: Wurst Uberkitchen and Wunderbar

Wurst Uberkitchen and Wunderbar in the Mission area is best known for its Bavarian-inspired cuisine, craft beers and vibrant night life, but probably less known for their weekend brunch offering. On Saturday, we arrived for our 1pm reservation and were seated in a comfortable leather banquet on the upper level restaurant. The interior has an outdoor courtyard feel with … Continue reading

CBC Homestretch Brunch Club: The Nash and Off Cut Bar

This past week I visited a spot that has been at the top of my “to-go” list this year, Chef Michael Noble’s 2nd restaurant: The Nash and Off Cut Bar, located on the main floor of a 3-storey brick building in Inglewood’s historic National Hotel. We arrived for brunch without reservations at about 12:45pm and … Continue reading

CBC Homestretch Brunch Club: Vero Moderne Bistro

Hi friends! For my third installment in the #summerbrunchklub series, we visited Vero Moderne Bistro, a small and cozy restaurant located on 10th Street and 2nd Ave SW in the Kensington area serving Mediterranean fusion cuisine. When you enter the restaurant, your eye is instantly drawn to the large ceiling high red leather banquette seating … Continue reading

CBC Homestretch Brunch Club: Parc Café and Brasserie

A few years ago I got to cross off a few items on my “life bucket list“: 1. Live in Paris for a month. 2. Complete a marathon overseas (Paris Marathon 2012). 3. Take advanced pastry and bread making classes in Paris. After saving up for over a year, I packed my bags and flew … Continue reading