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DINER: Brand New “Mom’s Grilled Cheese” Opens In Front Of The Vancouver Art Gallery

There’s a new food truck in town! Cindy Hamilton’s Mom’s Grilled Cheese did their opening dry run yesterday (I should say wet run), selling their first gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soups and drinks from Pop Shoppe. Take a look and sneak a bite at the corner of Howe and West Georgia (across the street from Hawksworth and in front of the Art Gallery).

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.