Vogue Cafe Guides

Short, sourced explainers on French food and drink, coffee, and the neighbourhood around our Steveston Village bistro. Read one, then come taste the real thing at 12251 No 1 Rd #130.

• Côtes du Rhône wine, explainedCôtes du Rhône wine explained from Inter Rhône's own facts: AOC since 1937, 172 communes, Grenache-led blends, Villages vs Crus. Pour a glass in Steveston.
• French menu terms, decodedFrench menu terms explained with Larousse: à l'ancienne, en croûte, navarin, croque, chèvre chaud and more, all from our real menu. Visit Steveston.
• How is decaf coffee made?How is decaf coffee made? Green beans, Health Canada's 10 ppm solvent limits, the water process from Delta BC, and the 3 mg left in a cup. Decaf in Steveston.
• Latte vs cappuccino, poured simplyLatte vs cappuccino explained with the Italian standard: 25 ml espresso, 100 ml milk steamed to 125 ml. Plus macchiato, americano and caffeine. In Steveston.
• Things to do in Steveston VillageThings to do in Steveston, checked against official sites: the Cannery, free Britannia Shipyards, the 1905 museum, Garry Point and the wharf. Then lunch.
• Beef Bourguignon vs Beef Stew: What Actually ChangesRed wine, lardons, and time — here's the real difference between the French classic and everyday beef stew, plus where to try it in Steveston.
• Crêpes vs Galettes — What Sets Them ApartWheat crêpes, buckwheat galettes, how the batter behaves, classic fillings, and where to try both in Steveston Village.
• Croque Monsieur vs Croque Madame — What's the Difference?The difference is one fried egg. We explain the classic sandwiches, how they're built, and what you'll find at Vogue Cafe in Steveston Village — prices.
• A French Apéritif Guide: Kir Royale, Spritz & the Pre-Dinner RitualWhat to order, how it's built, and why the French keep it low-ABV, dry, and brief before dinner. Covers Kir Royale, spritz variations, cassis, and the.
• French Pastry Guide: Viennoiserie, Pâtisserie & the ClassicsUnderstand the difference between viennoiserie and pâtisserie, then explore croissants, éclairs, tarts and crêpes with the menu at Vogue Cafe in.
• How the French Do Brunch — A Bistro GuideBrunch until 3pm at a Steveston bistro: croque madame, buckwheat galettes, French onion soup, and espresso. Menu, prices, and what to expect.
• What Is French Onion Soup — Marrow Broth, Slow Onions & the GratinéeWhy marrow bones make the broth, how onions caramelize without burning, and what the gratinée actually means — plus where to eat it in Steveston Village.
• What Is Ratatouille — The Real Provençal DishA cook's guide to the true ratatouille: vegetable choices, two classic methods, why the cut matters, and where to taste it in Steveston.