Big Lou’s Butcher Shop
269 Powell Street
Vancouver, BC
“Me, too”, “Me, three!!!”. Isn’t it funny that, once somebody establish a new type of restaurant, copycats pop out as if there is no tomorrow? After Meat & Bread opened, there is Dirty Apron Deli and Big Lou’s Butcher Shop – the topic of today’s post. Well, it is not that it is bad; specially when these are different enough and/or has an unique twist. Rather, it is the fact that it does not feel… Original? Regardless, here is the question: How is the end product?
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Chinatown,
Pork,
Sandwich,
Vancouver
Since Chinese New Year is drawing near, I thought it would be a good idea to visit Vancouver’s Chinatown to check the preparations. I will be straight here: Despite Chinese New Year (this year) is January 26th, the actual celebrations are scheduled for the weekend of January 30th. Now, I understand Chinese New Year is not an official holiday but move it in such way… Well, I found it a bit disappointing. Anyway, I chose the opportunity take picture of the second largest Chinatown in North America (area-wise) and third largest (population-wise, both according to Wikipedia). And this is despite the diaspora of the Chinese population to Richmond. So, here it goes, Vancouver’s Chinatown.
Millenium Gate, near the “border” of Chinatown with Downtown Vancouver.
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Tagged as:
Chinatown,
Chinese,
Vancouver
