In this podcast, I will pick up one of the news in Canada this week, let me introduce and talk about it. 

Let’s start with this news of 1st week of June 2023.

Patisserie Le Pont: French-Japanese pastry shop opens in West Van

According to Daily Hive on June 2nd, Last fall, Dished shared the news that Patisserie Le Pont had just launched in Vancouver as an online-only pastry shop. The French-Japanese-inspired patisserie has now opened its very own brick-and-mortar space at 230 15th Street in West Vancouver. Freshly opened on May 30, this spot offers a selection of the finely crafted sweets that the brand has become known for. From Japanese tea-flavoured Croquants (a crunchy eclair) to petit Croquants (somewhere between a crunchy eclair and a cream puff), Le Pont’s offerings are all made with quality ingredients.

With Le Pont’s mix of French technique with Japanese flavour profiles, patrons can expect options like Matcha, Hojicha, classic custard, seasonal fruit, and coconut yuzu. Patisserie Le Pont’s new West Vancouver storefront is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm.

Took a look at the pastry’s website, which looks delicious and the Executive Pâtissière is an experienced Japanese professional Makoto Yanaguchi.  Their website says the signature menu appears as éclairs and uses Japanese tea leaves in some desserts. They named Patisserie Le Pont after their desire to be the bridge between Canadian and Japanese cultures.

I am proud and respect that one Japanese person has such a big conviction. I hope everyone in Vancouver will enjoy that pastry. 

Speaking of Japanese food in Canada, the thing I wanna mention is there are so many Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. Surprisingly, according to another article, there were over 600 sushi restaurants in Metro Vancouver as of 2022 and acknowledged as The Most Sushi-crazed City in the World outside of Japan. We can find Sushi restaurants back and forth, what’s more, Not only Japanese living in Canada but various people in Vancouver seem obsessed with Sushi. 

It is kind of controversial if these are authentic Japanese Sushi, for me I love to eat Canadian Sushi truly which mainly tends to be various kinds of California roles, which has become a go-to sushi dish for many, was actually created in the city of Vancouver — not California. So California role is Canadian thing. If you want to try NIGIRI in Vancouver, obviously NETA is limited but at least anywhere you can find Tuna, Salmon, boiled Shrimp, Squid and Octopus. like basic ones. 

Why is sushi so popular in Vancouver? One of the reasons is it's on the West Coast, the accessibility the city has to fresh seafood makes the sushi that much more mouthwatering. The other reason is because People in Vancouver are known for their health-conscious lifestyle and emphasis on fresh, nutritious food. Sushi offers a balanced and healthy meal option. I am not sure what the truth is, but these are worth to believe it as a reason for Sushi’s reputation here in Vancouver.  I do recommend for the Japanese try some Canadian Concepts of Sushi, but watch out for the price which is definitely much more expensive than in Japan. How was today’s episode? Hope you enjoy new French Japanese pastry shop and Canadian Sushi in the future. Thank you for listening today. See you next time.  Have a great day 

French-Japanese pastry shop opens in Vancouver