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作者: sheep 時間: 2010-4-18 21:20 標題: DINE OUT VANCOUVER 邊間正 MENU 又特別？

CIN CIN 好唔好？

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2010-4-19 09:21

I am looking at the list and trying to find some place good in Richmond. For days that I am too lazy to drive out to DT.

Do you know if steaks at Carver's is good? If they have good steak, this menu is pretty good value.
Carver's Steakhouse and Lounge
Price per person: $38 (excludes taxes, gratuity and alcohol)
Appie
Oysters Rockefeller
Traditional New Orleans Recipe, Baynes Bay Oysters, Spinach, Pernod, Scallions, Light béchamel Sauce
-- or -- Certified Angus Braised Beef Short Rib
Crisp Pea Shoots, Tart Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Bone Marrow, Port wine reduction
Mains
C.A.B. 8oz New York Steak
Pinot Noir Four Peppercorn Reduction, Grana Padano Potato Gratin, Seared Seasonal Vegetables
-- or -- Apple Cured Pork Tenderloin Apricot Pear Farce
Whiskey Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Seasonal Seared Vegetables, Cider Demiglace reduction
-- or -- Red Curry Pacific Ling Cod
Ginger Scallion Scented Jasmine Rice, Sesame Seared Bok Choi, Orange Coconut Coriander sauce
Dessert
Chilliwack Farmhouse Lemon Cheese Cake
Unbaked in house, Blackberry couli
-- or -- Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Bar & Strawberry Salsa
Orange Brandy Sauce, Strawberry Coulies

作者: khaki 時間: 2010-4-19 11:40

hey bear, I've tried Dine Out @Carvers like 2 years ago (?), the menu was like oyster rockafeller/beef carpaccio, steak, creme brulee for $38. It's quite good for the value, I was satisfied, worth a try because it is in Richmond lol.

作者: MAXIMUS 時間: 2010-4-19 15:16

Did you try others?

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2010-4-19 15:59

I can't find any new restaurant that I want to try on the list....

作者: Prelude 時間: 2010-4-19 16:39

I tried the Carver's dine out, it's not bad, it's worth it.

作者: Rainy 時間: 2010-4-20 12:35

本帖最後由 Rainy 於 2010-4-20 12:36 編輯

which ones are the good in downtown?

作者: BiscottiGelato 時間: 2010-4-22 09:33

CinCin is nice (decor, environment-wise) if you like Italian food (which I'm not big on). It's not very special, nor is it new (been around FOREVER). I like their pasta dishes, but as I said I ain't a big fan of Italian... lack of French dishes in a 'European' restaurant just disappoints LOL.

作者: startroops 時間: 2010-4-25 10:36

Oh and I also went to Carver's last year for a Father's Day dinner. I liked their dishes and the service that night was pretty good. Hopefully their dineout quality is on par.

作者: bingbing727 時間: 2010-4-25 16:21

hv been to Carver's for several times, their service is excellent. Dine out portion is similar to regular menu. The champagne oysters and steak are very nice too, worth trying.

作者: 羽山 時間: 2010-4-28 09:35

回復 2# 布小熊

bear,
i was looking for thesame restuarnt as u did.
coz lazy to drive to DT.

have you tried it yet ??
any pics??

hum NEW YORK steak doest not attract my attention.
i would love prime or ribeye.

Please eveyone if you have go to any restaurant on the DINEＯＵＴ　ｌｉｓｔ
please share the experience.

作者: zuesel 時間: 2010-4-28 10:55

本帖最後由 zuesel 於 2010-4-28 10:58 編輯

Yeah! I'd like to know too!

Been to previous dineouts but disappointed or feel over-rated. Maybe coz of my high expectations gwa. We feel the food were "chou jai nam jo". I think it makes a difference in quality when so many of the same things were served. I'd rather go for a place not during dine-out period. Here are a couple of my most memorable ones though...

most disappointed: C resturant
Most impressed was Mosaic

作者: 小叻 時間: 2010-4-28 11:08

Ok~ I tried Carver last nite~ the steak is Gooood~! the oyster is a bit salty~ the short rib tastes like beef brisket lol but the best part is still the steak~! the service is slow but overall is good

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2010-4-28 11:40

回復 13# 小叻
thanks for the report back. We may got this weekend or next week (when we feel like steak for dinner) ^_^

I prefer NY striploin over ribeye so the menu fits me. LOL

作者: 小叻 時間: 2010-4-28 12:08

回復 14# 布小熊
The steak is really goooood. Personally I think it's better than CHOP. The oysters actually not too bad.. but I guess they put some sea salt on top? those salt are just tooo salty for me =P ~ Very FULL after dinner..so I really recommend u to go go ne~!

I am going to try West this Thurs ~ haha see see ok m ok sin XD

作者: 羽山 時間: 2010-4-28 12:16

回復 14# 布小熊

bear do you have the address and number?
i am gonna reserve ^^

作者: totori 時間: 2010-4-28 12:31

回復 16# 羽山

Reserve online http://www.opentable.com/carvers ... 7&restref=27637

作者: tobiko 時間: 2010-4-28 21:50

回復 15# 小叻

really? I'm going to West this thurs too hehe

作者: tobiko 時間: 2010-4-28 21:53

I just know SIP wasn't so good, tried last year. C was only ok. Nu was so-so either. Parkside was quite good -> now is called alta buca?? Provence marinaside was only so-so as well and that was several yrs back so not sure if it has changed.

作者: sko 時間: 2010-4-28 22:41

last year's:
five sails: good desserts, but nothing special with the main courses
c restaurant: poooor service; they even poured a whole glass of water on my lap.
william tell: bad menu selections
raincity: great appetizers but disappointing mains
goldfish pacific kitchen: nothing catchy...

this year:
stay home and cook

作者: 羽山 時間: 2010-4-29 08:09

回復 17# totori

thank you ^^ totoro

作者: sheep 時間: 2010-4-29 08:12

this year:
stay home and cook
sko 發表於 2010-4-28 22:41

how much? $28? $38? what's the menu? can I bring my own wine for pairing?

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2010-4-29 08:12

回復 20# sko
nice!
I felt lazy to dress up or head DT. So I cancelled my Fri for 2 reservation at Yew and made one at Caver (in Richmond).

I actually didn't go DOV last year.

previous years experience:
C restaurant: bad (btw their chef de cuisine, Quang Dang, just left in March to Diva)
Chambar: Great! But we are going there on regular price and it's not super expensive either
Parkside: love it! But it's now l'altro buca and it's not the same...
Beyond: bad

Al Porto: bad

Griffins: not so great. Better to go with entertainment book coupon and just order prime rib. (dessert buffet is just so-so. no fancy dessert)
Nu: bad...
Tea House at Stanley park: surprising good tho not fine dine style. (we used a gift cert there and they had extra menu items that were not listed at the DOV site)
Il Giardino di Umberto: pretty good but not a wah. I like their court yard.

作者: sheep 時間: 2010-4-29 08:14

回復 sko
nice!
I felt lazy to dress up or head DT. So I cancelled my Fri for 2 reservation at Yew ...
布小熊發表於 2010-4-29 08:12

This friday? me too @ Cavers

作者: 羽山 時間: 2010-4-29 08:44

回復 24# sheep

what time ???

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2010-4-29 10:16

回復 24# sheep
So mini LYK DOV gathering at seperate tables. lol

作者: sheep 時間: 2010-4-29 10:23

eight gwa?!

作者: 小叻 時間: 2010-4-29 22:08

回復小叻
really? I'm going to West this thurs too hehe
tobiko 發表於 28-4-2010 21:50

Tobiko~ Do you like it? I am quite disappointed ne.. >x<

作者: 小叻 時間: 2010-4-29 22:14

Tried West tonight....feedback.. OVERALL RATING: POOR

FOOD: soso....worst than Carver....
NOISE: LOUD~
DRINK: the COKE tastes good.. =__= but $3.5 each no refill

I won't go back again lor.. the menu doesnt worth the price of $38. My hubby didnt even try the dine out menu..coz he doesn't like it.. He ordered the regular price striploin...cost $45.. small and taste soso (worst than Keg if we have to describe it) So noisy tonight too..just like market...sigh...One word = disappointed

作者: khaki 時間: 2010-4-29 23:19

Tried West tonight....feedback.. OVERALL RATING: POOR

FOOD: soso....worst than Carver....
NOISE: L ...
小叻發表於 2010-4-29 22:14

I dunno why but I laughed when you say the coke is good....hahahaha

作者: tobiko 時間: 2010-4-29 23:42

Tobiko~ Do you like it? I am quite disappointed ne.. >x
小叻發表於 2010-4-29 22:08

Hm.. it is not wow but not so bad like you said.
Appy: so-so
Entree: I had the lamb shank and I like the sauce.  My friend said the ling cod is quite fresh though.
Dessert:  I like the coconut one.  It is actually pretty good
My hubby's cocktail taste quite good actually, but $15 is a bit high I think.  Overall not as good as I hope it to be and I think next year I won't even go to any DOV anymore.  What did you have?

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2010-4-30 08:25

Tried West tonight....feedback.. OVERALL RATING: POOR

FOOD: soso....worst than Carver....
NOISE: L ...
小叻發表於 2010-4-29 10:14 PM

Well, West was REALLy good when I went there.... 3 or 4 years ago for their expensive tasting menu. Since their Executive Chef David Hawksworth left, I've not gone back. (and I am waiting for the opening of his own new restaurant at Hotel Georgia.)

and...woo... I was googling and found out that their head chef Warren Geraghty (from London) announced to leave back in Mar 2010. And David Gunawan is promoted to be the new chef in mid April. I wonder if the new chef may not be handing it so well during dine out.

http://communities.canada.com/VA ... uth/archive/2010/03
/27/breaking-news-west-restaurant-chef-warren-geraghty-to-depart.aspx

http://scoutmagazine.ca/2010/04/ ... e-position-at-west/

One thing I have to point out tho is that even if their lower their dine out menu price, these fine dine restaurants still charge other items at their regaulr price. So prepare to pay for more for drinks ($15 cocktail is not unusual), coffee and wine. (prob have nicer wine selection)

作者: Arlui 時間: 2010-4-30 12:42

Went to Elixir last night with a bunch of gal friends.
Their menu was $28 and it had good food. There is a good appy soup, I had steak for the entree (there is also fish or this pasta dish), and chocolate truffle cakes for dessert.
Some of my friends did the wine pairing ($20 for 3 glasses of wine) and they really liked the wine too.

作者: hangfat 時間: 2010-4-30 15:29

don't go with high or even moderate expectations !!
menu items are not interesting at all !!
If you just want a so so evening meal, that's ok
i would rather pay a bit more for a better menu and service,
the food and service is not the same at the few high end restaurants.

作者: tofu 時間: 2010-4-30 16:11

tried cin cin last night, food is ok, but not as good as few years back. service is soso. good service is only provide to the one who order a lot of alcohol.

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2010-5-1 23:14

本帖最後由布小熊於 2010-5-1 23:15 編輯

回復 14# 布小熊
Went to Carver's on Friday night. I suspected that there were some lyks there but I don't know them. LOL saw 小叻 there again!!
We ordered:
oysters
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shortrib
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NY Steak
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Cheesecake
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Chocolate praline bar
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Happy with the dinner (nothing fancy but good simple steak) especially with good company!

作者: sheep 時間: 2010-5-3 11:28

Went to Carver's last night instead.
steak is yes simple and is good
but not oysters, bake too dry
lemon cheese cake is OK la

作者: 布小熊 時間: 2010-5-3 11:38

Went to Hell's Kitchen last night. Simple quick $18 dinner with pizza. Out of the 3 on the dine out menu, I think I like the veggie pizza most. The poutine was not bad and the salad was pretty good (if you like beets and goat cheese which I love). dessert is not bad too for a $18 meal. Ordered a double gin and tonic (double highball speical for sundays).

作者: bluemountain 時間: 2010-5-3 13:04

Bistro 101 on Granville Island is worth to try. $18 and portion is regular

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