Stephanie Wong believes it is destiny that explains why she ended up in Vancouver, Canada, opening a bakery cafe.
The Hong Kong-born chef, who used to have a restaurant called Roots, in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island, is now selling sourdough and viennoiserie such as crispy croissants, salted caramel canelés and matcha strawberry madeleines to eat with coffees and matcha lattes.
Named after Wong’s four-year-old Jack Russell terrier, Jack’s Spot in East Vancouver is a space with plenty of natural light.
“He very much enjoys my bread,” she explains.
Wong moved from Hong Kong to the western Canadian city in 2023, taking with her Jack and her sourdough starter. He adapted very quickly to the change in scenery. She saw how much he enjoyed his time, and was inspired to see the world through his eyes.
