Mates on Crates: feat. Rachel Lee
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Today we released our latest episode of Mates on Crates featuring my mate, Rachel Lee, owner of Dear Gus Snack Bar. Over the past 12 to 18 months, Rachel has seen her restaurant skyrocket in popularity, making it one of Vancouver’s hottest dining spots. Inspired by the intimate neighborhood restaurants she fell in love with during her time in Europe, Rachel created a space that feels like home—a cozy, welcoming gem in the city. The space is even named after her beloved pet rabbit, Gus, who has left his mark all over the venue. It was a pleasure chatting with Rachel and hearing about her journey and favourite spots—check out the episode below.
Each time we do a Mates on Crates interview, our guests share up to twenty of their favourites with us. For each episode, only a handful of those favourites make it into the final 60-second cut. In order to highlight all of our guest’s favourites, we are happy to share the full list of favourites right here.
See the FULL LIST of Rachel Lee's Favourites:
Bakery: Mishmish
Brunch: Mishmish
Coffee: Nemesis
Cocktail Bar: Como Taperia
Date Night: Como Taperia
Dying to Try: St. Lawrence, El Gato Gab Gab, Oku Izakaya
Easy on the Wallet: Kam Wai Dim Sum
Food Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Hangover Cure: Chinatown BBQ
Hidden Gem: Frank’s Pizza Bar at Resurrection Spirits
Late Night Bite: Como Taperia
Pasta: Caffè La Tana , Magari by Oca
Sushi: Sushi Hil
Out of Town Guest: Como Taperia, Sushi Hil, Chinatown BBQ
Outside of Vancouver: Wind Cries Mary (Victoria), Tourist Wine Bar (Victoria)
Thanks for joining us, Rachel!
Heading to Dear Gus Snack Bar? Make sure to try the Anchovies and pair it with a glass of Chiesa Arnais from Piedmont, which are Rachel’s favourites!
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