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DINER: What I’d Like To Do On Thursday But Can’t Because Going Down In Newfoundland

Two of my favourite Canadian chefs, Jeremy Charles of Raymonds in St. John’s and Quang Dang of Diva here in Vancouver (soon to be at South Granville’s West), are cooking up an “East Meets West” themed super supper in Newfoundland this Thursday night. That’s 7 courses of presumably amazing food complete with wine pairings from Kim Cyr of “C” and Raymonds’ own wine director Jeremy Bonia. I had the pleasure of eating/judging some of Charles’ food when he represented his province at the Canadian Culinary Championships this past winter. The guy is extremely talented, especially under pressure (he won the silver medal), and dang if Quang needs any introduction at all. It’s just too bad it’s 7314 km away. I’m game if you have a jet…

Villa Lobos: Skate Kids, Sharp Knives, Sold-Out Dinners

A group of skate kids from King George started cooking for each other and ended up building something bigger than they expected. Now they’re running sold-out dinners, with strong community backing.

Vancouver’s Best Japanese Curries, Our Favourites Mapped

Japanese curry doesn’t chase the spotlight the way ramen or gyoza do, but it has always been one of Japan’s most reliable comfort meals: hot, filling, and easy on the wallet. With Vancouver’s cooler weather still lingering, it’s exactly the kind of satisfying bowl that hits the spot.

AnnaLena’s Long Game

Most restaurants leave well enough alone. AnnaLena doesn’t. Whether bold or subtle, the changes they make carry weight. Here’s what shifted during the annual closure and why it matters.

Gujarati Jalso: The Burnaby Restaurant Giving Gujarati Food Top Billing

Edmonds Street in Burnaby is home to Gujarati Jalso, where the focus is entirely on vegetarian food from India’s western coast.