Deal for another Deal

I purchased a great deal for a 3 course meal for 2 at Hyatt's Mosaic. Turns out that it expired January 31, 2012, and I found out about it on February 1, 2012. Toink! I was planning to use it for my upcoming birthday or something.

I called up the restaurant and told them the situation, I guess they deal with these kind of calls a lot and decided to give me my coupon at face value but not for what is written. I relented and reserved right away for that weekend. I was a bit sad that we won't get the deal but lucky us, it was still Dine Out Vancouver, and Mosaic is one of those participating restaurant so it was still a deal if we use our coupon for Dine Out.

* Our Dinner Feast

This restaurant waiting time for each dish is way better than Bistro Sakana. I love the food in Bistro's more though but the food here is good too. Parking price is better than that of Yaletown's.

* Kimi, Mel and Twinny

* Stone and Karl

* KM with Kimi

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MOSAIC BAR and GRILL

DINE OUT 2012

Hyatt Regency

Vancouver, B.C.

Dine Out 2012: Bistro Sakana

After a bumpy start for year 2012, I decided to just focus on the goods and enjoy each weekend as it comes with a celebration...

...Dine Out comes just in time for us to enjoy food (hubby's favorite pastime) with an Asian twist.

Bistro Sakana was our Dine Out choice this week :)

Ratings online were good although the place was not so good with finding parking, we drive all the way with Kimi in tow for a Friday night out (A rare night to go out- Yey!)

The place was small but we were seated immediately because of a reservation I made weeks before

* Dine Out Menu

When I read the reviews for this restaurant, the rave about the selection of wines are pouring but then, I don't drink much so this doesn't apply to me...

* Sake as backdrop

We decided to get Kimi a Mini Sukiyaki Hotpot plus rice... Everything was really good but my only complaint is that all the food required a long wait that is not within reasonable time. 

* Yummy Sukiyaki

Hubby decided on the real appetizer while the rest of us settled on soups.

* Tai (New Zealand Red Snapper) Sashimi

with fresh ginger and ponzu sauce

* Atlantic Lobster Miso Bisque

NO PICTURE

* Sockeye Salmon Miso Chowder

* Additional Order: Tuna Tatami

* Additional Order: Crispy California Roll

* A Sampler of Signature Dishes

Wild Sockeye Jalapeno Aburi "Hakozushi": Scokeye Salmon layered with rice, box pressed, flame torched and topped with jalapeno slices

Toro Red Chili Abuir "Hakozushi"": Albacore Toro marinated in Junmai sake and miso, layered with rice, box pressed, flame torched, and topped with red chili and key lime slivers.

Yuzu Black Sesame Encrusted Tuna Tataki: Albacore sashimi tataki encrusted with roasted black sesame and drizzled with tangy yuzu miso sauce.

Ume-Shiso Smelt Tempura: Japanese butterfly smelt lightly fried in a delicate batter with Japanese plum paste and fresh "Shiso leaf"

Shiro Miso Black Cod: Grilled white miso marinated black cod with pickled ginger sprout garnish

* Hojicha Creme Brulee

...Creme brulee flavored with roasted green tea

I love the dessert a lot :)..

the real downer is the looooooong exagerated wait we had to endure to get these dishes...

* Little Date

* Real charmer :)

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BISTRO SAKANA

DINE OUT 2012

Yaletown, B.C.

Dine Out @ Cardero Restaurant

I was really looking forward to Dine Out Vancouver

Unfortunately, The Mommy's Dine Out didn't push through but then an invitation from the Vanicans made it possible for me to atleast do one Dine Out for this year...

* Dine Out Menu

Fresh Local Albacore Tuna

I'm still craving for this one...

Cedar Plank Sockeye Salmon

This is so so...

Great Company makes up the mood of the night.

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Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour Quay
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E7, Canada
(604) 669-7666