The Bon Vivant Blog

So when you’re at the top of Grouse Mountain, and you’re thirsty, and you want a place to sit down and admire the view, it’s OK to come to Altitudes Bistro. Note that I didn’t say ‘eat’ in that list of things to do here. (drinks that will hit the spot. food that will likely [...]

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So – we had to come back. We’d been here twice before (here and here), but I didn’t feel that the prior posts did this particular patisserie justice. We went there on the torture test day – Saturday morning. Lots of foodie people around – most of them clad in lululemon or spandex, living the [...]

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A place filled with delectable pastries and decadent chocolates and desserts – no wonder I find every excuse to get over to North Vancouver. One of the best croissants that we have had in Canada – and we have tried many although admittedly only really in Vancouver and Toronto as I have a bit of [...]

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One of the best pain au chocolat that we have had – and we have had many. Nice bakery with a few tables in a rather random place in North Vancouver – an industrial park with limited parking. We parked illegally the first time because all the spots were reserved although empty – go figure. [...]

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