Hidden Gem Alert: This Cozy French Bistro...
Stumbled upon Absinthe Bistro while wandering Commercial Drive—almost missed its *unassuming entrance*! 🚪✨ Lucked out with patio seats (sunshine + breeze = *perfect accident*). 🍽️ The Vibe: - Tiny but mighty 3-course menu (changes often = *happy surprises*) - **Not fancy—just *heartfelt*** French comfort food 🥖 - Chef *personally serves dishes* (that *neighborhood bistro* warmth) 🌟 Today's Hits: Starter Duo: - Scallop & shrimp ceviche 🍤 (bright, herby, with *crispy crunch*) - Garlic butter snails 🐌 (*dip that baguette like your life depends on it*) Mains That Stole Hearts: - Black cod 🐟 (seared skin + *cloud-like flesh* on potato mille-feuille) - Crispy pork chop 🥩 (*crackling* crust meets *melty fat*—*soul food glory*) Dessert Sorcery: - Molten chocolate cake 🍫💥 (*lava eruption* + vanilla ice cream = *euphoria*) 💫 Why We’re Obsessed: ✔️ *Zero pretension*—just *damn good cooking* ✔️ *Date-night magic* without the stuffiness ✔️ That *"let’s split another dessert"* temptation 📍 Absinthe Bistro #VancouverEats #FrenchFlavors #HiddenGems #DessertFirst #ComfortFood #NeighborhoodFave #NoReservations #FoodieFinds #BistroVibes #UnpretentiousYum