Richmond Food Adventure | Two Must-Try Hidden Gems 🍽️

✨ Hestia Kitchen + Bar 📍 4351 No.3 Rd #160, Richmond (New Richmond branch! Original location in Kitsilano) The Vibe: Spacious but windowless - come for the food, not the lighting 😉 What We Devoured: Foie Gras Rice Bowl: Pure luxury - that melt-in-your-mouth richness! Steak & Bone Marrow Bowl: Marrow is marinated then roasted - next-level umami Truffle Fries: Good but not life-changing Cocktails: Extensive list with no bad choices 🍹 Insider Tip: Their brunch menu (weekends only) has killer eggs Benedict! 🦞 The Shoestring Cafe 📍 4611 No.6 Rd #180, Richmond (Hidden in an unassuming plaza - worth the hunt!) The Vibe: Tiny Hong Kong-style Western diner (open dinner only) with zero pretension Standout Dishes: White Wine Mussels: Plump, fresh, swimming in garlicky broth Lobster Squid Ink Pasta: Actual lobster chunks with perfectly al dente noodles Chocolate Soufflé: Made-to-order with melty vanilla ice cream - the anti-prefab dessert! Why We ❤️ It: Owner-chef explains every dish's prep (spoiler: everything's made from scratch, even the sauces!) Final Bite: Hestia for date night cocktails, Shoestring for honest-to-goodness comfort food. Both = 💯 #RichmondEats #UnderTheRadar #NoBadMeals