About: Michelle Ng
Stops Along the Seawall: Delish General Store
It’s week 3 of our Stops Along the Seawall series! We’ve been hopping on our bikes and zooming along one of Vancouver’s most popular attractions: the 22k seawall. Though the view of the ocean is breathtaking, the city itself is just as impressive. Retail and residential space have truly become a commodity; you can’t help […]
Stops Along the Seawall: Tap & Barrel
It’s week 2 of our 4-part series: Stops Along the Seawall! We’ve been grabbing our bikes and bumbling along Vancouver’s famous 22K of waterfront, taking in the sights and scoping out the best places to eat along the way! Last week, we kicked off the series with a visit to Beta 5 for one of […]
Stops on the Seawall: Beta 5
What a sweltering week it has been in Vancouver! And by “sweltering,” I mean that temperatures hit 30 degrees, it’s been gloriously sunny, and I am one of many who prayed for air conditioning to bless their home. It’s summer and the city couldn’t be happier. We are outside for every and any occasion, whether […]
Goodbye Carbs, Hello Beets.
In case you haven’t noticed, being active and eating healthy is a big thing to in Vancouver, especially in the summer. Even as a die-hard foodie, I will admit that I attempt to make healthier choices like running (to the ice cream shop), stretching (before eating), and healthy choices (see below) during the summer season. […]
Good Food, Good Meeting
If you’re a bit Food Network fan like me, you’ll understand the gravity behind the phrase “sometimes, simple is best.” On competitive shows like Top Chef, Masterchef, Food Network Star, and even Iron Chef, those who are able to produce simple dishes with flawless execution often find success. People can appreciate and identify with simple […]
A Day on Granville Island – Enter to Win
Believe it or not, it’s the final week of our 10-Part Vancouver food blog series on Granville Island! To celebrate the milestone and to THANK YOU for supporting us along the journey, we teamed up with some of the incredible people of Granville Island to create one incredible prize package! A Day on Granville Island […]
Inside Net Loft at Granville Island
I’ve always admired Granville Island for its balance of functionality and flare. Though the Granville Island Public Market is certainly a spectacle for tourists to experience, the local people of Vancouver are actually the “bread and butter” of the market business. We do our grocery shopping here. We plan our dinner parties here. We bring […]
Oh Canada!
Although July 1 falls on a Tuesday this year, Vancouver hasn’t held back in the slightest for their to Canada Day celebrations. In additional to the annual parade and fireworks display, there are a whole flurry of patriotic events where you can proudly sport your red and white. Whether you’re looking to join the crowds […]
Sake: Cold or Hot, Sip or Shot?
I’ve actually tasted the sake from Artisan Sake Maker before. On more than one occasion, in more than one Japanese izakaya bar. I even knew it came from Granville Island and, yah, I thought that was cool. But, their bottles of Osake sit unsuspectingly amongst many sakes behind the bar, so it’s hard to say […]
Meat Your Match at Oyama Sausage Company
There’s something very refined about ordering a charcuterie platter at a restaurant. It’s largely satisfying to look upon a beautiful spread of cured meats and to taste each and every one with the sophistication they deserve. The best charcuterie platters are served with a selection of cheese and bread pairings, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, […]
About the Granville Island Public Market
The Public Market is a piece of art, shaped by many hands. – Scott Fraser, Marketing & Communications Officer, Granville Island This week marks the one-month anniversary of our partnership with Edible Canada and the launch of our Granville Island Market Tour. Upon “docking” at Granville Island, the VFT team was fully aware that the Granville […]
The Best Fish and Chips are on Granville Island
I’d love to have a bird’s-eye-view of Granville Island. Our signature red Vancouver Foodie Tour t-shirts would look like little dots leading clusters of people from Edible Canada to the Granville Island Public Market. From a bird’s-eye-view, the pedestrian traffic in and around the Granville Island Public Market would look similar to bees around a beehive; however, there is another place to eat on Granville Island that’s often swarming with foodies.
Updated: May 28, 2014
I’d love to have a bird’s-eye-view of Granville Island. Our signature red Vancouver Foodie Tour t-shirts would look like little dots leading clusters of people from Edible Canada to the Granville Island Public Market. From a bird’s-eye-view, the pedestrian traffic in and around the Granville Island Public Market would look similar to bees around a beehive; however, there is another place to eat on Granville Island that’s often swarming with foodies.
It’s a bit of a local secret, as to where to eat the best fish & chips in Vancouver should be. See, there’s this little blue shack (I say “shack” in the most endearing way) called Go Fish that’s tucked away in its own little alcove of Granville Island, just at the entrance of Fisherman’s Wharf. The sneakiest part is that Go Fish is just off the well-travelled seawall path, masked partly by a large bush and partly by a restrictive-looking fence. This is to say, you might walk along the seawall hundreds of times and only find Go Fish if it’s a particularly windy day and you sniff out the goodness, or if it’s a sunny day and the line from Go Fish intersects your walking path. Maybe a good-looking foodie in a red t-shirt will recommend it to you, or perhaps you might read about Go Fish in your favourite Vancouver food blog! (Aww, you make us blush!)
Get VIP Access to World Famous Granville Island Market
Regardless of what brings you to Go Fish, it will be a stop you won’t regret. Their fish is unbeatably fresh as it comes from the boats that dock less than 30 ft from the eatery. The secluded, waterfront location is absolute glory on a sunny day – moored boats and glistening ocean contrasted by Vancouver’s famous skyline. Yet, a true Vancouverite will visit the best place to eat on Granville Island regardless of the weather. My most recent visit with VFT guides, Andrew and Wes, was a testament to this; it was a rainy Sunday and we certainly had company.
The menu is relatively simple: a few kinds of seafood sandwiches, tacos, sides, daily specials, and of course, their signature fish and chips that feature cod, halibut or salmon. The portions are quite generous, especially considering the price point. For example, 2-piece cod + chips is $10.50; 2-piece halibut is $14.50. Tacos (pictured below) are $5 a piece or 2 for $9! I was pleasantly surprised by their Pacific Rim coleslaw – I’m not a huge fan of mayonnaise, so I really appreciate the balance of crisp vegetables with a light, but creamy, citrus dressing.
I can’t speak highly enough of a visit to Go Fish as a fun thing to do in Vancouver, especially if you’re looking for a place to eat on Granville Island. It’s got that comforting clatter of a kitchen at work, the charm of a local hangout, and the food of world-class seafood city.
Before I sign off, I’ll leave you to drool over the daily special our VFT team enjoyed: Tomato Miso Chowder, jam-packed with potatoes, vegetables, and hearty goodness. If you catch it on the menu when you stop by, you know what to do!
Gastronomic Gastown
Updated: May 28, 2014
I’d love to have a bird’s-eye-view of Granville Island. Our signature red Vancouver Foodie Tour t-shirts would look like little dots leading clusters of people from Edible Canada to the Granville Island Public Market. From a bird’s-eye-view, the pedestrian traffic in and around the Granville Island Public Market would look similar to bees around a beehive; however, there is another place to eat on Granville Island that’s often swarming with foodies.
It’s a bit of a local secret, as to where to eat the best fish & chips in Vancouver should be. See, there’s this little blue shack (I say “shack” in the most endearing way) called Go Fish that’s tucked away in its own little alcove of Granville Island, just at the entrance of Fisherman’s Wharf. The sneakiest part is that Go Fish is just off the well-travelled seawall path, masked partly by a large bush and partly by a restrictive-looking fence. This is to say, you might walk along the seawall hundreds of times and only find Go Fish if it’s a particularly windy day and you sniff out the goodness, or if it’s a sunny day and the line from Go Fish intersects your walking path. Maybe a good-looking foodie in a red t-shirt will recommend it to you, or perhaps you might read about Go Fish in your favourite Vancouver food blog! (Aww, you make us blush!)
Get VIP Access to World Famous Granville Island Market
Regardless of what brings you to Go Fish, it will be a stop you won’t regret. Their fish is unbeatably fresh as it comes from the boats that dock less than 30 ft from the eatery. The secluded, waterfront location is absolute glory on a sunny day – moored boats and glistening ocean contrasted by Vancouver’s famous skyline. Yet, a true Vancouverite will visit the best place to eat on Granville Island regardless of the weather. My most recent visit with VFT guides, Andrew and Wes, was a testament to this; it was a rainy Sunday and we certainly had company.
The menu is relatively simple: a few kinds of seafood sandwiches, tacos, sides, daily specials, and of course, their signature fish and chips that feature cod, halibut or salmon. The portions are quite generous, especially considering the price point. For example, 2-piece cod + chips is $10.50; 2-piece halibut is $14.50. Tacos (pictured below) are $5 a piece or 2 for $9! I was pleasantly surprised by their Pacific Rim coleslaw – I’m not a huge fan of mayonnaise, so I really appreciate the balance of crisp vegetables with a light, but creamy, citrus dressing.
I can’t speak highly enough of a visit to Go Fish as a fun thing to do in Vancouver, especially if you’re looking for a place to eat on Granville Island. It’s got that comforting clatter of a kitchen at work, the charm of a local hangout, and the food of world-class seafood city.
Before I sign off, I’ll leave you to drool over the daily special our VFT team enjoyed: Tomato Miso Chowder, jam-packed with potatoes, vegetables, and hearty goodness. If you catch it on the menu when you stop by, you know what to do!
Granville Island Market
Updated: May 28, 2014
I’d love to have a bird’s-eye-view of Granville Island. Our signature red Vancouver Foodie Tour t-shirts would look like little dots leading clusters of people from Edible Canada to the Granville Island Public Market. From a bird’s-eye-view, the pedestrian traffic in and around the Granville Island Public Market would look similar to bees around a beehive; however, there is another place to eat on Granville Island that’s often swarming with foodies.
It’s a bit of a local secret, as to where to eat the best fish & chips in Vancouver should be. See, there’s this little blue shack (I say “shack” in the most endearing way) called Go Fish that’s tucked away in its own little alcove of Granville Island, just at the entrance of Fisherman’s Wharf. The sneakiest part is that Go Fish is just off the well-travelled seawall path, masked partly by a large bush and partly by a restrictive-looking fence. This is to say, you might walk along the seawall hundreds of times and only find Go Fish if it’s a particularly windy day and you sniff out the goodness, or if it’s a sunny day and the line from Go Fish intersects your walking path. Maybe a good-looking foodie in a red t-shirt will recommend it to you, or perhaps you might read about Go Fish in your favourite Vancouver food blog! (Aww, you make us blush!)
Get VIP Access to World Famous Granville Island Market
Regardless of what brings you to Go Fish, it will be a stop you won’t regret. Their fish is unbeatably fresh as it comes from the boats that dock less than 30 ft from the eatery. The secluded, waterfront location is absolute glory on a sunny day – moored boats and glistening ocean contrasted by Vancouver’s famous skyline. Yet, a true Vancouverite will visit the best place to eat on Granville Island regardless of the weather. My most recent visit with VFT guides, Andrew and Wes, was a testament to this; it was a rainy Sunday and we certainly had company.
The menu is relatively simple: a few kinds of seafood sandwiches, tacos, sides, daily specials, and of course, their signature fish and chips that feature cod, halibut or salmon. The portions are quite generous, especially considering the price point. For example, 2-piece cod + chips is $10.50; 2-piece halibut is $14.50. Tacos (pictured below) are $5 a piece or 2 for $9! I was pleasantly surprised by their Pacific Rim coleslaw – I’m not a huge fan of mayonnaise, so I really appreciate the balance of crisp vegetables with a light, but creamy, citrus dressing.
I can’t speak highly enough of a visit to Go Fish as a fun thing to do in Vancouver, especially if you’re looking for a place to eat on Granville Island. It’s got that comforting clatter of a kitchen at work, the charm of a local hangout, and the food of world-class seafood city.
Before I sign off, I’ll leave you to drool over the daily special our VFT team enjoyed: Tomato Miso Chowder, jam-packed with potatoes, vegetables, and hearty goodness. If you catch it on the menu when you stop by, you know what to do!
Authentic Asian Eats
Updated: May 28, 2014
I’d love to have a bird’s-eye-view of Granville Island. Our signature red Vancouver Foodie Tour t-shirts would look like little dots leading clusters of people from Edible Canada to the Granville Island Public Market. From a bird’s-eye-view, the pedestrian traffic in and around the Granville Island Public Market would look similar to bees around a beehive; however, there is another place to eat on Granville Island that’s often swarming with foodies.
It’s a bit of a local secret, as to where to eat the best fish & chips in Vancouver should be. See, there’s this little blue shack (I say “shack” in the most endearing way) called Go Fish that’s tucked away in its own little alcove of Granville Island, just at the entrance of Fisherman’s Wharf. The sneakiest part is that Go Fish is just off the well-travelled seawall path, masked partly by a large bush and partly by a restrictive-looking fence. This is to say, you might walk along the seawall hundreds of times and only find Go Fish if it’s a particularly windy day and you sniff out the goodness, or if it’s a sunny day and the line from Go Fish intersects your walking path. Maybe a good-looking foodie in a red t-shirt will recommend it to you, or perhaps you might read about Go Fish in your favourite Vancouver food blog! (Aww, you make us blush!)
Get VIP Access to World Famous Granville Island Market
Regardless of what brings you to Go Fish, it will be a stop you won’t regret. Their fish is unbeatably fresh as it comes from the boats that dock less than 30 ft from the eatery. The secluded, waterfront location is absolute glory on a sunny day – moored boats and glistening ocean contrasted by Vancouver’s famous skyline. Yet, a true Vancouverite will visit the best place to eat on Granville Island regardless of the weather. My most recent visit with VFT guides, Andrew and Wes, was a testament to this; it was a rainy Sunday and we certainly had company.
The menu is relatively simple: a few kinds of seafood sandwiches, tacos, sides, daily specials, and of course, their signature fish and chips that feature cod, halibut or salmon. The portions are quite generous, especially considering the price point. For example, 2-piece cod + chips is $10.50; 2-piece halibut is $14.50. Tacos (pictured below) are $5 a piece or 2 for $9! I was pleasantly surprised by their Pacific Rim coleslaw – I’m not a huge fan of mayonnaise, so I really appreciate the balance of crisp vegetables with a light, but creamy, citrus dressing.
I can’t speak highly enough of a visit to Go Fish as a fun thing to do in Vancouver, especially if you’re looking for a place to eat on Granville Island. It’s got that comforting clatter of a kitchen at work, the charm of a local hangout, and the food of world-class seafood city.
Before I sign off, I’ll leave you to drool over the daily special our VFT team enjoyed: Tomato Miso Chowder, jam-packed with potatoes, vegetables, and hearty goodness. If you catch it on the menu when you stop by, you know what to do!
Granville Island Uncorked
Updated: May 28, 2014
I’d love to have a bird’s-eye-view of Granville Island. Our signature red Vancouver Foodie Tour t-shirts would look like little dots leading clusters of people from Edible Canada to the Granville Island Public Market. From a bird’s-eye-view, the pedestrian traffic in and around the Granville Island Public Market would look similar to bees around a beehive; however, there is another place to eat on Granville Island that’s often swarming with foodies.
It’s a bit of a local secret, as to where to eat the best fish & chips in Vancouver should be. See, there’s this little blue shack (I say “shack” in the most endearing way) called Go Fish that’s tucked away in its own little alcove of Granville Island, just at the entrance of Fisherman’s Wharf. The sneakiest part is that Go Fish is just off the well-travelled seawall path, masked partly by a large bush and partly by a restrictive-looking fence. This is to say, you might walk along the seawall hundreds of times and only find Go Fish if it’s a particularly windy day and you sniff out the goodness, or if it’s a sunny day and the line from Go Fish intersects your walking path. Maybe a good-looking foodie in a red t-shirt will recommend it to you, or perhaps you might read about Go Fish in your favourite Vancouver food blog! (Aww, you make us blush!)
Get VIP Access to World Famous Granville Island Market
Regardless of what brings you to Go Fish, it will be a stop you won’t regret. Their fish is unbeatably fresh as it comes from the boats that dock less than 30 ft from the eatery. The secluded, waterfront location is absolute glory on a sunny day – moored boats and glistening ocean contrasted by Vancouver’s famous skyline. Yet, a true Vancouverite will visit the best place to eat on Granville Island regardless of the weather. My most recent visit with VFT guides, Andrew and Wes, was a testament to this; it was a rainy Sunday and we certainly had company.
The menu is relatively simple: a few kinds of seafood sandwiches, tacos, sides, daily specials, and of course, their signature fish and chips that feature cod, halibut or salmon. The portions are quite generous, especially considering the price point. For example, 2-piece cod + chips is $10.50; 2-piece halibut is $14.50. Tacos (pictured below) are $5 a piece or 2 for $9! I was pleasantly surprised by their Pacific Rim coleslaw – I’m not a huge fan of mayonnaise, so I really appreciate the balance of crisp vegetables with a light, but creamy, citrus dressing.
I can’t speak highly enough of a visit to Go Fish as a fun thing to do in Vancouver, especially if you’re looking for a place to eat on Granville Island. It’s got that comforting clatter of a kitchen at work, the charm of a local hangout, and the food of world-class seafood city.
Before I sign off, I’ll leave you to drool over the daily special our VFT team enjoyed: Tomato Miso Chowder, jam-packed with potatoes, vegetables, and hearty goodness. If you catch it on the menu when you stop by, you know what to do!