Despite its name, Belmont Station Beer Store and Cafe actually sits one block north of Belmont Street in a sleepy residential neighbourhood on Stark Street. Portland appears to have a trifecta of obsessions: food, coffee and beer. Belmont Station, home to a 1000 (that’s right, 1000) beers is a temple dedicated to the latter — the worship of all things beer.
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Got Pho is a Vietnamese Restaurant located on Nanaimo Street just half a block down from Bon’s off Broadway. The restaurant’s reference to the Got Milk campaign is cheesy enough to turn some people away. But I’ve been to this location before under a different name and different owners. The food was decent then and if the new owners haven’t tinkered with the formula too much, then Got Pho should show some promise.
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Judging by the line ups that persist outside of Jethro’s Fine Grub, there is no shortage of fans for this tiny, 24 seat eatery on the West Side of Vancouver. This Arbutus Dunbar Street (Thank’s to The Anthology’s Mom for that correction) breakfast and lunch restaurant is celebrated for their generous portions and relatively inexpensive price point served in a simple, no nonsense dining room.
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Landmark Hot Pot House on Cambie street plays host to those seeking hot pot, fondue, shabu shabu, or whatever you want to call it. It’s a communal dining experience that depends largely on the quality of ingredients, preparation of the food, and quality of broth available. Although it appears some portions of Landmark’s menu are in English, knowing Chinese, or dining with friends that know the language could help make the experience smoother.
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