Absinthe at Jules Bistro in Vancouver and some News

GREAT NEWS! Tremendous thanks to everyone that nominated me towards the Foodbuzz awards.

I’ve been nominated for 4 categories:

Best Overall Blog
Best Photography Blog
Best Visual Blog

and under Superlatives:

What blogger would you most like to take to dinner?

I’d be honored and grateful if you would take a minute to vote for me here .

I’m absolutely blown away, considering that I started my blog in mere April and am up against some big names. This would never happen without you! xoxo

It’s plain to see that I adore Vancouver but have dodged from writing about its restaurants. That’s because my passion lies in cooking so I leave the shop-talk to other dedicated bloggers. A list of my favorites are at the end of this post.

Even so, I understand why people take interest in what I eat from day to day. After all…

If you are curious about where and what I eat, please follow me on Twitter (GourmetFury) for the live-feed of my dining (mis)adventures.

In order to share my most memorable moments, I’ve created a Travel category with the various destinations listed. After sorting through my snapshots, I’ll periodically relate my experiences here.

Absinthe at Jules

A random stroll around cobble-paved Gastown led to a late evening spent sipping on delectable absinthe at Jules, a quaint French bistro.

I’m an avid wine lover. I’m also what many call a “double fister”, a term I find utterly appalling in contrast to the beauty of simultaneously sipping a cocktail alongside du vin. (ok, so it’s not always this refined… )

So naturally, I asked for a glass of wine to accompany the absinthe. Our delightful host, Michael, warned that once the aromatic elixir pervades the palate, all other tastes will be distinguished.

I ordered one regardless out of curiosity (although I’ve been called belligerent more than a handful of times… just this week alone).

He was right. The viridescent distillate conquered my senses and rendered all competition futile.

Mystique aside, absinthe is a truly artful drink; from its preparation, to the moment the herbs permeate the senses, to the conversation it stimulates, enjoying absinthe is a distinct experience.

It is no surprise that the Green Faerie never lost her allure after the repeated waves of prohibition.

Jules Casual French Bistro
216 Abbott Street
Vancouver, BC

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http://breadplusbutter.blogspot.com/ jenn (Bread + Butter)

Ah, the green fairy. It’s been a while since I’ve had that. It’s really tempting right now.

Congrats on your nominations.
http://evanhaveman.com Evan

i had no idea Jules was doing absinthe. i’ll be back there tout de suite.
http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite

After a VERY bad experience with waaay too much of the green fairy years ago in Paris, I can’t touch the stuff! Love your pictures though! And congrats on your nominations! Are you going to be there…
http://www.just-making-noise.blogspot.com Marillyn @ just-making-noise

Congrats!! Love your blog and you deserve those nominations!!
http://fortheloveofkidsandfood.blogspot.com Miranda

Congrats. i voted for you. love your site.
http://www.bouchonfor2.com/ Mel (admin)

@Evan: Wanna go sometime this week?
http://www.bouchonfor2.com/ Mel (admin)

@Jenn @Marillyn Thank you :) You are too kind!
http://www.bouchonfor2.com/ Mel (admin)

@ Miranda: I really appreciate it! Thank you!
http://www.bouchonfor2.com/ Mel (admin)

@Mardi: Uhoh… I wonder what happened… But thank you. I might not be able to make it… planning to go to Paris myself around that time :)
http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite

Oh Paris! I am there this December. Re: SFO – Want me to pick up your awards when you win????

Re: the green fairy – you DON’T want to know!!!!
http://theungourmet.blogspot.com theUngourmet

Congrats on your nominations!
This drink looks amazing! It’s been a while since I’ve gone out on the town I guess. I’ve never seen this before.
http://pioneervalleyma.blogspot.com ValleyWriter

Congrats on your nominations! Your photos are truly fantastic!
http://cajunchefryan.http://cajunchefryan.rymocs.com/blog2/recipes/broccoli-bites/ Cajun Chef Ryan

Congratulations on the FoodBuzz awards! And your images are always fab!

Cheers,
CCR =:~)
http://simplyscrumptiousfoodie.com Jessica

congrats on the nominations! You totally deserve it and I’ll say it again, you take the most amazing photos! I look forward to coming here whenever you put up a new entry
http://wasabiprime.blogspot.com wasabi prime

Congratulations on your many nominations! Best of luck to you! I love the absinthe post. There’s a couple of places in and around Seattle that serve it and prepare it in either the traditional French or Bohemian styles. I really like Kubler as a brand; it’s Swiss, but it’s got a lighter anise flavor and not as strong as the others.
http://www.cookincanuck.com Cookin’ Canuck

Congratulations on your nominations! You deserve it!
http://www.dulanotes.com Nicole

I’m so glad you were nominated and that I was able to discover your blog through it. Can’t wait to check out more!
http://www.sippitysup.com sippitysup

Hello and congratulations! I am nominated in the same category, but I wanted to say “Hello” and say good luck. It’s an honor to be nominated alongside you! GREG
http://www.debishawcross.com Debi (Table Talk)

Congrats on your nominations–I enjoy your blog/style and wish you the best!
http://acoupleinthekitchen.blogspot.com Chris and Amy

Our first encounter with the green fairy was in a very dark bar in Prague. Needless to say, we came home with a couple of bottles, including one that had a large beetle inside it. Gotta love that.
And congrats on the nominations!
http://stumptownsavoury.com Stumptown Savoury

I’ve never tried absinthe, but after reading this post I’m going to have to find some and give it a try.

Congratulations on your nominations. You deserve it, and got my vote(s).
http://www.ethniceats.ca degan

such beautiful photos! congratulations and thanks for the mention!
http://luckytastebuds.wordpress.com Michelle

Hi there!! I found your blog from the foodbuzz nomination and after lookin’ through, I can TOTALLY see why you were nominated for “Most likely to be taken out to dinner”! hahaha

I love all your foodie adventures, especially those Chinese recipes. I grew up in Hong Kong before coming to the US, so it’s so comforting to see that you have stick-to-the-roots, traiditional recipes like the dumpling one! :)

I look forward to reading more and congratulations!! I’m so glad I found your blog!!!!

P.s. A completely unrelated note, but I’m hosting a ZenSoy pudding and soy milk giveaway, so hope you stop by if you’re interested! :) Happy hump day!!
Stoo

Voted – good luck hon :)
http://helene-lacuisine.blogspot.com/ Hélène

Congratulations! I just voted. I’m on Vancouver Island and wanted to encourage you. Good luck :)
http://www.sense-serendipity.blogspot.com Divina

Congratulations on your nominations. I’m actually thrilled for you. :)

I’ve been missing my life in Vancouver. I used to live there for 2 years but back where I belong . Hope to back there soon. Just don’t know when. So, your adventures in trying out new restaurants there has become a my adventure.
http://www.phamfatale.com/ Jackie at PhamFatale.com

Congratulations on your nominations on Foodbuzz. I just discovered your website through the Foodbuzz award page. You have a beautiful site!
Steve

I was all ready to vote you as the blogger I’d most like to have dinner with….and its closed? Is that temporary, or am I late? Congrats….it was great meeting you earlier this year and reading your wonderfully varied takes on food.
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