Last time I was at Ancora was during last year’s Dine Out Vancouver. I was still pregnant and now baby is almost 3 months old. To celebrate Motherhood and my friend’s pregnancy we decided to head over to Ancora for brunch! I love the bright open space and how roomy it is. The restaurant isn’t too loud and is perfect to bring a baby.

But. first. coffee.

Brunch service is only available on the weekends.

WINDBERRY FARM CHICKEN AND WAFFLES 20: spiced syrup, avocado puree, house bacon and botanical greens. While we thought fried chicken and waffles would be heavy and a bit of an indulgent, this c&w was well battered and not greasy whatsoever.

DUCK CONFIT CASSOULET 25: Peruvian beans with two poached eggs and kale salad. If you are looking for a more substantial entree, this one’s for your. Flavourful and gratifying.

Listen to your Mom and eat your vegetables. We like a side of crispy brussels sprouts!

PERUVIAN STYLE PAELLA 21: black cod croquettes, chorizo, Peruvian corn, shellfish, one poached egg with paprika aioli. I love this dish and its departure from an everyday Brunch menu item. This was deliciously made with hearty wild black rice.

BLUE AND GREY 12: I never say no to anything Earl Grey and Lavender especially when it’s a Earl Grey, blueberry and lavender ice cream with Earl Grey shortbread!!

If you are looking for a place for Brunch on this weekend, I highly recommend you try Ancora’s menu! Let me know what you think and leave a comment below!

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Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio
URL: http://www.ancoradining.com
Cuisine: West Coast, Peruvian, Japanese

Hours:
Monday – Sunday 3:00 – 12:00 am

1600 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L9
(604) 681-1164

Heritage Asian Eatery offers delicious Brunch and lunch options with Asian flavors in downtown Vancouver. It is located at 1108 West Pender Street next to Melu Juice. I’ve been meaning to come back for a while now since their grand opening party.

This 40 seater, 600 sqft counter service restaurant offers a casual and communal atmosphere. I love the menu options of steam boas with ‘Peking Duck’, ‘Pork Jowl’ and veggie options like ‘Mixed Mushroom’ Crêpes. And lest we forget their addicting five spice chicken wings!

But you are like me and do not work downtown, you are out of luck getting your hands on a bao on the weekend. On the weekend they offer a Brunch menu that does not include their infamous Baos. I wish they would bring this into rotation!

I love the Asian twist on brunch with locally sourced ingredients.

The Big One 19: Includes the Works of green onion pancake, three poached eggs, potato rosti, duck and pork belly. I would order this to share. It is one rich and heavy dish.

Five Spice Chicken Wings 5: Deliciously crispy skin that’s well rendered with just the right amount of salt and spices!

Golden Mantou with Matcha Condensed Milk 6: Golden fried steamed mantou buns served with a matcha green tea infused condensed milk dipping sauce.

I can’t wait to go back for more wings and baos!

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OLO Restaurant Victoria is an urban farm to table eatery in Chinatown at 509 Fisgard Street. Since the last time we were on Vancouver Island, the award winning Ulla closed and rebranded itself as a chic approachable spot perfect for brunch and late night. Executive Chef & Co-Owner Brand Holmes and Sahara Tamarin continues the same philosophy of sustainability, locally sourced and farm fresh ingredients on to your plates.

I love the stylish exposed brick interior, faux wooden posts, and the abstract wood nest chandeliers that frame the restaurant. Canned provisions, wheat grass and cacti warms the entrance.

The staff are warm and welcoming. They are genuine and attentive. Brunch menu is offered daily (not just on weekends)! Hallelujah! Dinner offers five course tasting menu for $55 per person (vegetarian/vegan option for $45 per person).

The menu is concise and thoughtful. Each dish is eye candy with depth of flavors, colors and textures.

Buttermilk Biscuits 4: We started Sunday morning with these delicious airy, melt in your mouth buttery biscuits. I love that they not very dense with a bit of crunch. Served with cultured butter and seville orange marmalade.

Smoked Wild Salmon 15: poached eggs to your liking (soft golden yolk for me please), crispy roesti (hash browns) with a tender center, pickled onion, yogurt, radish and nasturtium. This is easily the best smoked salmon one could hope for at brunch!

Lamb Sausage and Fried Eggs 14: sunny side up eggs, tomato sauce, seasonal greens, jalapeno, charred sourdough toast. The lamb sausage is hearty and flavorful without being too gamey. A satisfying dish without the 3pm food coma crash.

While we waited for dessert to arrival. I took a stroll to OLO’s herb garden in the back. A cute space getting ready for patio and private events. Seeing the abundance of fresh greens makes you appreciate farm to table / garden to table a tad more.

I want to grow my own herb garden at home too; but I kill cacti. So scratch that.

Souffle Pancake 11: Airy. Pillowy. Soft. Served with honey yogurt with black plum and rhubarb sauce. Tart and not too sweet. Just the way I like it!

Not a sweet tooth? No problem! This fried dough of deliciousness also comes with bacon, cheese fondue and green garlic.

I could have easily ordered the Honey and Yogurt Panna Cotta with blueberry compote and shortbread too; had we not already reversed space for one last coconut milk iced latte before hitting the ferries!

I was invited by OLO Restaurant and Avenue PR for menu tasting.

OLO Restaurant
URL: http://www.olorestaurant.com
Cuisine: Canadian, Brunch

Hours:

Mon 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tue 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wed 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thu 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sat 09:00 am – 2:00 pm; 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sun 09:00 am – 2:00 pm; 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

509 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2P3
(250) 590-8795