We Ran the seawall, and it was kind of a perfect day for it – cloudy with the sun peeking through ever so often. It was nice and breezy, but warm where the sun was hitting. On our run we found this little gem – thought it was a nice little homage to loving Vancouver.
VANCOUVER LOVE – English Bay Seawall, Vancouver.
So today has been an exceptionally delicious food day! After our run around the sea-wall we decided to meet up with Hazel, and she mentioned she wanted to try Finches Tea & Coffee House in Gastown. Just like Acacia Fillo Bar, I was extremely happy to have landed here during my day.
Walking into Finches, it was a total hipster lunch spot, the atmosphere was buzzing with conversation, and the decor was very eclectic. The main wall behind the bar had chalkboards that were set in gold frames – and the chalkboards were filled with the daily specials. There were communal tables, and the wall was filled with many interesting things to look at. We sat near the communal coffee extras, and at that moment they were making cookies on the bar (I was transfixed, and it took every power in me to not stand up and grab one).
We lined up at the bar, and ordered our sandwiches – I ordered the Roasted Walnut, Pear & Blue Brie Cheese. Yeah I know, even the ingredients scream delicious – like you automatically know its going to be tasty. I also bought the daily soup which was a tomato, roasted pepper & paprika soup. There was complimentary cucumber, and lemon water which I really appreciated. I don’t understand why more restaurants don’t do this, its something so small that people really enjoy.
My food came to the table, and for the second time in one day I was in awe and shock. The soup arrived first, and I was pleasantly surprised at the consistency of the soup, and the flavours that erupted in my mouth when I took my first sip. Aurora and Hazel kept saying they could smell the soup from where they were sitting, and it reminded them of what Nonna used to make. Theres nothing I appreciate more than when a smell or taste can take you back to a fond memory, its amazing to me.
TOMATO, ROASTED RED PEPPER & PAPRIKA SOUP – Finch’s Tea & Coffee House, Vancouver.
As I was complacently sipping away at my soup, the server came with my sandwich, and I don’t even know what to say about this. This sandwich has hit the top of my sandwich list, and I will be back for it in a few days I am sure. It came on a french baguette, and had a layer of pears on the bottom with pieces of blue cheese brie, a generous amount of proscuitto, and a handful of moist walnuts, and topped off with oil and balsamic vinegar. The saltiness of the proscuitto, the creamyness of the brie, the sweetness of the pear, and the moist and added crunch from the walnuts it was pure bliss. I can’t even explain it, it was seriously the most delicious sandwich I have ever had. HANDS DOWN! that is all.
PROSCUITTO, PEAR, WALNUT, & BLUE BRIE – Finch’s Tea & Coffee House, Vancouver.
Drool, just drool, its ok no one will judge you.
Atmosphere: Busy, but obviously.
Food: 5 out of 5 yums.
Service: 5/5.
needmorehotsauce. 