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Seen In Vancouver #253: Food Network Descends On Japadog

A short video from yesterday’s Japadog shoot with the Food Network. It’s for a new show on street food called “Eat Street”. My segment discussed the “unique nature” of Vancouver’s street food scene (ie. City Hall is a devil guilty of serious crimes against our culinary culture), the history of Japadog, the obligatory food porn close-ups (insert hotdog into face) and not a few “Mmm…this is so good” sound bites coupled with facial expressions of orgasmic delirium. It was a fun day. For today’s shoot, we move to Roaming Dragon.

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Scenes from Last Night’s Dine Out World Chef Exchange at The Acorn

The event saw a special collaboration between The Acorn and Wilsons from Bristol, UK. Although I wasn’t among the lucky ones to score a spot at either of the sold out seatings, I was invited to slip by pre-service for a glimpse of what was to come.

Yes Shef: An Evening In Images

A lineup of BC's most talented women working in the hospitality sector come together in in the Star Sapphire Ballroom at the Fairmont Pacific Rim for an exceptional cause at the WORTH (Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality) Association's Yes Shef event...

Why Did Vancouver Make Front Yard Businesses Illegal?

In the latest video from the Vancouver-curious YouTube channel 'About Here', we learn of a terrible NIMBY move of yore.

This Mt. Pleasant Restaurant Features ‘Sadio’, the ‘World’s Saddest Patio’

Most nearby restaurants were allowed temporary patio permits. Wallflower was denied theirs, but it hasn't broken their spirit.