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Bone Marrow

Okay, yes I've been watching Anthony Bourdain on overload, but I realized I still haven't tried this! Anyone know where they serve this - roasted marrow bones - in Vancouver?

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  1. I'm thinking Cioppino's, Il Giardino, etc. for osso buco.

    1. I've seen marrow on the menu for Greedy Pig. It's a big part of why I'm dying to go eat there. Mmmm...

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      1. re: twinkienic

        Nic: Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!! That is definitely my next lunch spot!!! When we were in NY, I had 2 restaurants planned that I was going to try this, but we never got to one, and the other we ended up at breakfast! I am SO going to the Greedy Pig!

        P.S. for anyone interested, the full version of Anthony Bourdain's - No Reservations - Vancouver on YouTube is now available! Bourdain is a "god", to me at least! :-)

        1. re: ck1234

          maybe we should make it a chowdown place :)

            1. re: twinkienic

              YES! Let's do it for our next chowdown!!!!

        2. Not sure about roasted ? but I know Fuel has Bone Marrow on their menu.

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          1. re: bangkok

            Oops. I missed the roasted part. I say make it yourself! Toast points or crusty bread and marrow...yummmmm....

            1. re: bangkok

              Wow, I just cancelled my Xmas lunch at Fuel. I did not see it on the menu or I might have kept it! Maybe they don't serve it at lunch, I didn't look at the dinner menu...

              1. re: ck1234

                I'm in for Greedy Pig for next Van chowdown. Nearly went there after Circle Craft and really need to check it out soon.

                1. re: grayelf

                  couldn't find the entire vancouver bourdain episode on youtube, only a small excerpt ,can you post the link, it would be much appreciated

                  1. re: vandan

                    Here's part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfuTUb...
                    The rest can be picked up in the related videos.

                    1. re: peter.v

                      thanks for posting that, just watched it, still can/t figure why i couldn"t find it

                      1. re: vandan

                        I went here. There's lots of great No Reservations episodes.


            2. We are having our office party at the Greedy Pig this year - I'll let you know how the marrow and toast goes down ;)

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              1. re: eastcoastgirl_westcoastlife

                I swung by the Greedy Pig last night for a few Guinness (they only have it in can).. and a few bites to share. Had the cheese / charcuterie plate - comes with two cheeses and three meats for $18, pickled quail eggs - $3, and roasted bone marrow bones - 3 on plate for $16. Everything was really good. First time for bone marrow so not too sure how to compare it, but it was great. I guess bone marow is bone marrow !! Scoop out the jelly-like goodness and smear it on bread with a sprinking of salt, a few bits of German bacon .. nice ! Also the quail eggs were fantastic - great little snack with beer !! Can't go wrong at $3 !
                They don't have a full kitchen - but the chef was also pumping out some good looking sandwiches and other small plates.

                1. re: jmil

                  Glad to see the love for the Greedy Pig. The few times I've been there, the food has been solid and service is wonderful. There's a great vibe in there that takes me away from my usual Kerrisdale/UBC/Kits routine.