Indulge Like a Celeb in Vancouver

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds 

Blake recently revealed on her Instagram Story that some of her “favourite things in the world” include Rain or Shine, Cartems Donuts, Granville Island’s À La Mode Pie Café and Ask For Lugi.

Like the perfect husband and wife duo, Ask For Lugi is also one of Ryan Reynolds fav spots in town.

Ask For Lugi is a Italian inspired restaurant which specializes in handmade pastas. They do a family-style service so all dishes are meant to be shared. They also have a large wine list, Italian coffee’s and grappa.

They got the name “Ask For Lugi” from an idea that we are always more inclined to have a better experience when we go where we know somebody of when a friend sends us to see someone we know. Their goal is to have an environment where everyone feels as though they were sent by a mutual friend.

Seth Rogan 

Seth Rogan recommended to Chrissy Teigen and Quest Love on Twitter to try Phnom Penh Cambodian wings, Go Fish tacos, Maenam Thai and the Asian Night market in Richmond for anything else.

Maenam, located in Kitsilano, serves up an authentic Thai couisine with many different twists on old recipes. Chef Angus An is a graduate from the New York prestigious french Culinary Institute. He has the perfect balance to intense fresh flours with seasonal ingredients and local products.

Manean has also won many awards including Vancouver Magazine’es restaurant Gold Award for Best Thai from 2009 to 2016 and Restaurant of the Year in 2016.

Go Fish is a small blue steel seafood shack on W 1st Ave in False Creek. Their menu includes Tacones, which is their take on fish tacos. They are serving the tacos with grilled salmon, cilantro salsa, chipotle and slaw rolled in a white flour tortilla cone. They also have fish & chips (my personal favourite), Char-Grilled Tuna and Oyster Po-Boy. Go Fish uses Granville Island Beer in their light, non greasy batter. On any day, many people will be lined up and then enjoy their meal at the outdoor picnic tables.

Kelly Rippa 

On Live with Ryan and Kelly last summer, Kelly was asked what she was thinking about when her stomach was growling. She responded with Miku which is in Coal Harbour.

She says she loves the sushi at Miku. “They know me there, they know what I like, and so I’ve become very finicky in my old age over my sushi,” said Ripa. “I like to watch them pull it right out of the ocean.”

Miku delivers gourmet Aburi-style cuisine since it’s opening in 2008. Aburi translated means “flame seared,” so Seigo Nakamura, the owner, took the idea of applying a flame to sushi changes the sushis flavour and treats something new and exciting. They then mixed the idea with taking traditional Japanese ingredients and techniques and combining them with local ingredients and palates for a innovative culinary experience.

Nakamura took the family business to Vancouver, after opening eight successful restaurants in the city of Miyazaki in Japan. He got the name “Miku” as that is his eldest daughters name and when written in Japanese, it means “beautiful sky”.

I went to Miku’s sister restaurant, Minami in Yaletown over the holidays and it was outstanding. I had never has Aburi before and I loved it. They also had the best Spicy Sesame Edamame. Highly recommend.

Gotham Steakhouse

Gotham Steakhouse is one of the best steakhouses in the city. Gotham is full of stars from George Clooney, Dwayne Johnson, the cast of Twilight and even Once Upon a Time was filmed inside too.

Their soaring ceilings, luxurious details and delicious cuisine will leave you with an unforgettable experience. From the perfect cocktail or glass of wine to your flavourful steak, you will not be disappointed.  Gothem only serves Prime Grade beer and the finest fish and seafood you can get your hands on.

Joe Fortes 

And I have saved the best for last. One of the main restaurants you will see celebrities: Joe Fortés. You will also see me at least once a month, I’m not a celebrity yet, but I will be.

Celebrities from John Cena, to members of Fleetwood Mac and so many more enjoy the atmosphere of Joe Fortes.

Joe Fortes name is inspired by a local Vancouver legend, Joe Fortes, who landed in the city in 1885, where he settled in a cabin along English Bay. He first became a bartender and then became Vancouver’s first official lifeguard. Joe had a warm, welcoming nature which is what Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House believes is the key ingredient for their hospitality.

The environment of Joe’s is one of the best in the city. From their horseshoe bar to the mezzanine with a birds-eye-view of the room, and their unbelievable roof top patio, Joe Fortes is the perfect spot for any occasion. They also have a piano in the middle of the stairs where someone if usually playing in the evening which adds to the ambience of the room. Their gorgonzola Mac & cheese is outstanding and is by far the best I have ever had.

I hope this helps you dine like a celebrity because who would’t want to pretend they are Blake Lively galavanting around Vancouver and just happened to stumble across Cartems Donuts?

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